Highlights of the Cotswolds, the Pastoral Heart of England

Daily Program

Please note that this tour begins with a morning transfer from London's Paddington station. Overnight accommodations in London are not included, and we recommend booking a pre-tour night on your own.

Day 1: Arrival transfer and biking around Windsor Great Park (10 miles/16 km)
Arrival transfer from London Paddington Station to Windsor by bus. Visit Windsor Castle, home to the Queen, and Windsor Great Park, where you will have your bike fitting and learn to cycle on the “wrong side” of the road! Take the bus to your hotel in Moreton-in-Marsh in the North Cotswolds means a nice, gentle start to your holiday with a short 10 mile ride.

Entrance to Windsor Castle is not included in the tour cost. This optional site visit costs approximately £25 and is payable on arrival. We recommend booking site visits in advance.

Day 2: Cotswolds (20-40 miles/32-64 km)
Wind your way through the majestic countryside of the Cotswolds, taking in some of the most well-known towns and villages including Chipping Campden and the majestic Broadway Tower (entrance not included). Journey to visit the stunning Hidcote Gardens (not included), renowned for its series of ‘outdoor rooms’. Return to Moreton in Marsh in the evening.

Entrance to Broadway Tower and Hidcote Gardens are not included in the tour cost. This optional site visit costs approximately £25 per site and is payable on arrival. We recommend booking site visits in advance.

Day 3: Blenheim estate (20-40 miles/32-64 km)
Cycle from the hotel through the beautiful Cotswolds to Blenheim Palace, a World Heritage Site where Winston Churchill was born. The morning’s ride is around 20 miles, through rolling countryside. At Blenheim, guests can eat lunch over-looking the Capability Brown parklands with ample time to explore the historical palace and walk through some of the 3000-acre estate. The ride continues to your hotel in Burford in the evening. In the afternoon, you can also choose to spend the evening in Oxford for a guided walking tour through the historical university town and dinner out in the city.

Entrance to Blenheim Palace is not included in the tour cost. This optional site visit costs approximately £25 and is payable on arrival. The optional guided walking tour and dinner in Oxford costs approximately £50. We recommend booking site visits in advance.

Day 4: The South Costwolds (25 miles/40 km)
Ride from Burford towards the stunning White Horse Hill to see the beautiful ancient carving atop the Ridgeway. Continue cycling to lunch in Woolstone, perhaps at the White Horse pub. After lunch, you can finish the day with a relaxing afternoon in Bath. You have the option to join a guided group tour to Stonehenge to visit the Neolithic monument.

The optional guided tour to Stonehenge costs approximately £25. We recommend booking site visits in advance.

Day 5: Bath (15-25 miles/25-40 km)
In the morning, cycle around the wonderful canals of Bath and Devises, along towpaths and beside the rivers that lead into this Roman city. You can visit the incredible Roman Baths (not included in the tour cost) in the afternoon. Explore the Georgian architecture, including the Royal Crescent overlooking the city. Spend another evening in Bath exploring it's popular restaurants, bars, culture, and arts!

Entrance to the Roman Baths is not included in the tour cost. This optional site visit costs approximately £25 and is payable on arrival. We recommend booking site visits in advance.

Day 6: Departure
Individual departure after breakfast. The Bath Spa train station is a short walk from the hotel.