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.
Arrival in Oxford
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Oxford to Woodstock
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Woodstock to Burford
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Burford to Bibury
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Bibury to Cirencester
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Cirencester to a Wiltshire Village
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Wiltshire Village to Lacock
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Lacock to Bath
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Arrival in Oxford
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Oxford to Woodstock
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Woodstock to Burford
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Burford to Bibury
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Bibury to Cirencester
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Cirencester to Malmesbury
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Malmesbury to Lacock
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Lacock to Bath
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