"There are some fantastic routes which would follow old railway tracks here and in the background now, there is some discussion about utilising those.
The fantastic Gouter route includes a two-day climb.
The "Alp Trida" run is a fantastic valley route to the duty-free enclave of Sauman in Switzerland, and there is a good number of challenging blacks and long touring routes.
Outdoorsy landlord Tim Watson (that's his climbing gear in the bar) can also point you to fantastic walking routes around the Aber Falls and his favourite peak, Moel Siabod.
There are several fantastic bicycle routes around the spindly Finger Lakes of upstate New York, but the 70km circuit around Keuka Lake pairs a storied history of wine production (including America's first bonded winery) with some of the region's most dramatic scenery.
And while there are fantastic cycle routes around virtually the entire perimeter of Manhattan along the shoreline, especially up the west side along the Hudson river, the car still rules the roads – even in this city where, uniquely for the US, fewer than half the inhabitants own a vehicle.
Length Difficulty Start Finish Typical duration Route Map Route notes The traffic-free path between Bristol and Bath is a fantastic urban escape route, taking you through some of the finest countryside in the Avon Valley with terrific views of the South Cotswolds.
