Cycling UK has recognised Kelling Heath Holiday Park in North Norfolk as one of the UK's top 'Cycle Friendly Places'. This new accreditation cements Kelling Heath as one of Norfolk's best bases for those looking to explore the beauty of the coast and countryside on two wheels. 

Guests staying at Kelling Heath can hire bikes from specialist on-site provider Huff and Puff Cycle Hire. Traditional bike hire is available from February to October for riders of all ages and abilities. Huff and Puff also hire electric bikes to riders over the age of 14-years-old.

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Whether meandering down leafy trails or wide-open heathland, or getting your adrenaline pumping as you fly through shady woodland and along stunning coastal paths, here are six of Kelling Heath's must-cycle routes to inspire those looking to visit Norfolk:

Weybourne Beach Ride

Distance: 5 miles/8 km

A 5-mile ride along country roads and through the quaint village of Weybourne to see the sea.

Sheringham Park & Town Explorer Route

Distance: 8 miles/13 km

A mix of tracks and quiet lanes on this exploration to the National Trust's Sheringham Park (visit the 40-foot viewing tower), the village of Upper Sheringham, and on into Sheringham itself.

Kelling Coastal Explorer Route

Distance: 9 miles/14.5 km

A quiet off-road route that visits the coast and the village of Salthouse boasting great coastal views. This route has some rougher off-road stretches and a short but sharp climb out of Salthouse.

Holt Explorer Route

Distance: 9 miles/14.5 km

A pleasant ride to the North Norfolk Railway station at Holt and on to the Georgian market town and its country park (9 miles there and back). This route is traffic-free to the station before navigating quiet back lanes into Holt.

High Point & Castle Explorer Route

Distance: 10 miles/16 km

This 10-mile trip is largely on quiet lanes to the (almost) highest point in Norfolk (a truly staggering 275 feet about sea level!). It takes in the atmospheric ruins of Baconsthorpe Castle.

Wiveton, Cley & Glandford Explorer Route

Distance: 13 Miles/21 km (excluding detours)

This ride follows a circular route, passing by two great pubs in Wiveton and Cley, as well as the famous Shell Museum and a river ford in Glandford. Riders can also visit Letheringsett Mill en-route.

For more information on these routes, and to discover other routes starting from Kelling Heath Holiday Park please visit: http://www.huffandpuffcycles.co.uk/huff_and_puff_cycle_routes.htm

To find out more about Kelling Heath Holiday Park please visit: www.kellingheath.co.uk

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Notes to editors

Huff and Puff at Kelling Heath is open for limited dates in February and March, then from April through until October. It is closed in November and December.

All day hire starts from £10 per bike, £40 per electric bike, £30 per tandem bike and £20 per trike. 3-hour hire, and multi-day hire is also available. Huff and Puff also provide cycling accessories at an additional cost such as child/dog buggies and child seats. Cycle helmets, panniers, locks, and cycle clips are provided free of charge, subject to availability. ID is required to hire a bike and all those under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Electric bikes are only available for those aged over 14 years old. Customers are responsible for the security of hired cycles

Please credit photos to Huff & Puff.

About Kelling Heath Holiday Park

Set amongst 300 acres of woodland and rare open heathland in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty not far from the North Norfolk coast, Kelling Heath offers holiday rental accommodation surrounded by nature. Guests can stay in Kelling Heath's impressive woodland lodges, a luxury holiday home, or in a touring caravan or tent.

Kelling Heath is unique amongst the holiday parks of Britain with an on-site Countryside Team dedicated to caring for its special natural environment and running a programme of educational activities for guests to enjoy.

Kelling Heath is blessed with a high-quality habitat that the park protects and enhances which benefits guests and the local wildlife. Kelling Heath is proud to be home to conservation projects for red squirrels and is home to an established bat population.

Kelling Heath is dedicated to the protection and sound management of the wider environment in East Anglia. All new build and refurbishment plans carried out include environmentally friendly initiatives and are planned with sustainability in mind.

For more information visit www.kellingheath.co.uk

Blue Sky Leisure

Blue Sky Leisure is owned by the Timewell family which has operated holiday parks in Norfolk for over forty years.

The company operates under the premier brand of Blue Sky Leisure with divisional trading businesses of Blue Sky Homes, Kelling Heath and Woodhill. 

The registered name of the company is Timewell Properties Limited.

For more information visit www.blueskyleisure.co.uk/

About Cycling UK

Cycling UK has championed the cause for cycling for more than 140 years, promoting cycling, protecting the interests of existing and would-be cyclists, and inspiring people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to discover the joys of cycling.

About Huff & Puff

Huff & Puff provide an extensive cycle hire service available on Park for all ages. They are also able to provide information on a wide choice of routes suited to most abilities. This service is seasonal.

For the latest information on cycle hire and rates please visit: www.huffandpuffcycles.co.uk