England's Cotswolds Bike Tour

by Bicycle Adventures
Region
Cotswolds
Duration
7 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Intermediate
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

Discover and explore what we ultimately strive for in a cycling vacation–which is to simply “Pedal Happy”. The Cotswolds are a lovely place to take a trip. The history, scenery, pubs and restaurants make for a nice vacation.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Meet in Oxford. Head northwest through the eastern Cotswolds on your way to the delightful market town of Moreton-in-Marsh.

29 km 1851 m

D1

Meet in Oxford. Head northwest through the eastern Cotswolds on your way to the delightful market town of Moreton-in-Marsh.

Day 2: Ride a loop past some of the best-known locations in the northern Cotswolds - Chipping Campden and Broadway Tower - and enjoy a tour at Sudeley Castle.

41 km 3225 m

D2

Ride a loop past some of the best-known locations in the northern Cotswolds - Chipping Campden and Broadway Tower - and enjoy a tour at Sudeley Castle.

Day 3: Cycle on quiet, twisting country lanes, and ... "thence" to Stratford for some Shakespeare!

44 km 1702 m

D1

Cycle on quiet, twisting country lanes, and ... "thence" to Stratford for some Shakespeare!

Day 4: Pedal to the "Venice of the Cotswolds" and visit Chedworth Roman Villa on the way to Tetbury.

49 km 3386 m

D2

Pedal to the "Venice of the Cotswolds" and visit Chedworth Roman Villa on the way to Tetbury.

Day 5: Visit the oldest borough in England and Castle Combe - voted the prettiest! - on your way to historic Bath.

30 km 1209 m

D1

Visit the oldest borough in England and Castle Combe - voted the prettiest! - on your way to historic Bath.

Day 6: Cycle along canal paths and venture into history at the Roman Baths museum. Raise a toast to a great week at our celebratory dinner!

14 km 978 m

D1

Cycle along canal paths and venture into history at the Roman Baths museum. Raise a toast to a great week at our celebratory dinner!

Day 7: "Parting is such sweet sorrow." -Shakespeare. Enjoy breakfast in Bath before your departure.

"Parting is such sweet sorrow." -Shakespeare. Enjoy breakfast in Bath before your departure.

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Cotswolds

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