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I have bought my GF a bike and ordered a trailer for the nipper to go in, now all I need is somewhere to take them. I am in Northampton and was thinking somewhere like Tissington. Somewhere wide and fairly flat for a novice. Any other ones worth looking at?
If you're thinking about heading that far afield then there's also:
Carsington Water which can get very busy (8.5 mile loop with a bit of riding on lanes) A couple of very short but steep hills, but you can bypass the bigger one now.
High Peak trail
The Manifold trail.
These are in the same rough area. A little further in to Staffs and there's Churnett Valley (right by Alton towers). A beautiful ride but can get a bit muddy / flooded at the Oakamoor end)
Of those the Manifold is my fave with the kids, and probably best for a trailer.
Virtually on your own doorstep is Salcey forest
[url] http://www.forestry.gov.uk/salceyforest [/url]
It can get busy on Sundays but the bike ride is great for a gentle pootle and walking up into the trees is great fun.