Cycle Hire and Cycle Safety
Cycle Hire and Cycle Safety
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With 400 acres of forest, we’ve made sure there are plenty of cycle paths and convenient bike parks, wherever you go. At our Cycle Centre, adjacent to the car park, you can hire a wide variety of cycles, complete with cycle locks. All equipment is regularly maintained and should you have any problems, such as punctures, our mechanics are on hand to help out.
On your day of departure, please return hired cycles to the Cycle Centre. Any refundable deposit will be issued upon return.
If you haven’t cycled for a while, be sure to familiarise yourself with your cycle. Cycle Centre staff will be happy to help. If you’ve brought your own cycle, you must make sure the gears, brakes, tyres and lights are in good working order.
We recommend that all cyclists wear a helmet; these are included with every cycle hire and can also be purchased from the Cycle Centre. Please use your lights, but remember cycle lights are fitted to allow cyclists to be seen, as well as to see with, so during the hours of darkness, please cycle with caution. Cycle on the left at all times and with consideration to other guests. You can cycle on many paths/road surfaces on the village.
You are in a forest environment with an abundance of wildlife. To help us preserve this environment and reduce the risk of injury to you, please only use the allocated cycle paths. All villages have a number of hills which require caution and common sense whilst cycling. Please remember to cycle appropriately for the conditions and take particular care where surfaces change and note there are some roads which cannot be used by cyclists. Control your speed, particularly on hills and in busy areas. Please use the cycleways to avoid steeper hills. To stop safely, ensure you apply both brakes together and be aware of longer braking times in wet weather conditions.
Please don’t cycle around the village in hazardous conditions, such as strong winds, snow and ice. Be aware that children’s cycles have strong brake springs and ensure they are comfortable operating these before riding around the village.
When placing a child in a child seat, ensure the cycle is stable. Do not use the cycle stand.
If you are unfortunate enough to be involved in an accident and are in need of First Aid assistance, please contact a member of staff. First Aid facilities are located in all main buildings. Please report any accident to the Cycle Centre to ensure that the bike has not been damaged and is still safe to use.
On arrival/departure days, please be aware of greater vehicle movement on the roadways, so take extra care when cycling around the village. Roads adjacent to the entrance to all villages are extremely busy, and as such, we do not advise anyone to cycle along them, particularly with trailers or child seats.
Cycling is strictly prohibited in and around the main buildings and on certain busy routes. Please use the luggage rack or a backpack and do not hang bags on the handlebars. Do not ride pillion or carry children on the luggage racks.