The Cotswolds from Oxford to Bath

by BikeTours.com
Region
The Cotswolds
Duration
10 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
N/A - Unknown

Overview

Recognized as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Cotswolds in rural central England offer a landscape that feels unchanged, stretching from the university city of Oxford to the Roman and Georgian architecture of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The route moves through a countryside shaped by the wool trade, with weavers’ cottages and limestone farmhouses scattered along the way. The cycling here is unhurried. Quiet lanes and expansive views make it easy to travel at your own pace. There’s time to stop at a village pub, visit a Roman site, or simply enjoy the peacefulness that defines this picturesque part of England. This is a gentle, accessible route ideal for casual riders. You’ll cycle 10 - 25 miles per day, typically over 2 - 4 hours. The terrain is mostly flat or gently rolling, with a few moderate slopes, particularly on days 3 and 4. Roads are primarily paved and well-maintained, and about 25% of the route follows very quiet country lanes with little to no traffic.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Oxford

Arrival in Oxford

Day 2: Oxford to Woodstock

21 km 0 m

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Oxford to Woodstock

Day 3: Woodstock to Burford

37 km 0 m

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Woodstock to Burford

Day 4: Burford to Bibury

31 km 0 m

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Burford to Bibury

Day 5: Bibury to Cirencester

26 km 0 m

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Bibury to Cirencester

Day 6: Cirencester to a Wiltshire Village

43 km 0 m

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Cirencester to a Wiltshire Village

Day 7: Wiltshire Village to Lacock

34 km 0 m

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Wiltshire Village to Lacock

Day 8: Lacock to Bath

39 km 0 m

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Lacock to Bath

Day 9: Explore Bath

Explore Bath

Day 10: Departure from Bath

Departure from Bath

Day 1: Arrival in Oxford

Arrival in Oxford

Day 2: Oxford to Woodstock

21 km 0 m

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Oxford to Woodstock

Day 3: Woodstock to Burford

37 km 0 m

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Woodstock to Burford

Day 4: Burford to Bibury

31 km 0 m

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Burford to Bibury

Day 5: Bibury to Cirencester

26 km 0 m

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Bibury to Cirencester

Day 6: Cirencester to Malmesbury

43 km 0 m

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Cirencester to Malmesbury

Day 7: Malmesbury to Lacock

32 km 0 m

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Malmesbury to Lacock

Day 8: Lacock to Bath

39 km 0 m

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Lacock to Bath

Day 9: Explore Bath

Explore Bath

Day 10: Departure from Bath

Departure from Bath

Accommodation & Services

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What's Included

Catering services
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About the The Cotswolds

A dedicated guide for this region is not available yet.