Day 1: Arrival in Oxford
Welcome to Oxford! Settle into your hotel just steps from the city center, then spend the day exploring this historic university town. Wander through the beautiful college grounds, visit museums and libraries, explore cozy tea rooms, or catch a play or concert. Your host will meet you this afternoon or after breakfast tomorrow to get you set up with your bicycle and answer any questions.

Day 2: Oxford to Woodstock (13 mi. / 21 km)
Your cycling adventure begins along the scenic Oxford Canal. Enjoy a peaceful ride past narrowboats, locks, and quaint villages until you reach Woodstock. Here, visit the grand Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Winston Churchill, before settling into your hotel in the heart of the village.

Day 3: Woodstock to Burford (23 mi. / 37 km)
Ride deeper into the Cotswolds, stopping in the traditional wool town of Witney. Pedal along the tranquil River Windrush through charming villages like Minster Lovell, known for its thatched pubs and golden stone cottages. End the day in historic Burford, with its iconic high street that’s barely changed in centuries.

Day 4: Burford to Bibury (19 mi. / 31 km)
Cycle through peaceful countryside and into the picturesque Coln Valley. Highlights include the historic market town of Northleach and the Roman ruins at Chedworth. Your destination is Bibury, often hailed as England’s most beautiful village.

Day 5: Bibury to Cirencester (16 mi. / 26 km)
Follow the River Coln before heading through the quiet villages of the Ampney Brook toward Cirencester. Once a key Roman city, Cirencester is now known as the "Capital of the Cotswolds." Spend the evening exploring its markets and town center.

Day 6: Cirencester to a Wiltshire Village (27 mi. / 43 km)
Continue through rolling Cotswold landscapes. Pause to explore an Arts and Crafts-era manor house and stroll the charming streets of Tetbury. A scenic detour to Westonbirt Arboretum is also possible. End your day with a warm welcome at a historic 16th-century coaching inn in a Wiltshire village.

Day 7: Wiltshire Village to Lacock (21 mi. / 34 km)
Ride the ancient Roman Fosse Way today, now a quiet, car-free route perfect for easy pedaling. Pass through untouched hamlets and discover hidden inns. Your destination is Lacock, a remarkably preserved medieval village with a 13th-century abbey.

Day 8: Lacock to Bath (24 mi. / 39 km)
Today’s route offers a change of scenery as you follow a picturesque canal through wooded valleys and over aqueducts. Stop in Bradford-on-Avon, a great place for an extra night if time allows, before riding into the magnificent city of Bath for a two-night stay.

Day 9: Explore Bath
Spend the day discovering Bath’s many treasures. Visit the ancient Roman Baths, soak in the modern thermal spa, admire the abbey, and wander the Georgian streets. Don’t miss Poultney Bridge, boutique shops, and the historic tea rooms.

Day 10: Departure from Bath
Enjoy a relaxed morning in Bath before your departure. If you’d like to extend your journey, consider a leisurely 13-mile ride to Bristol along a traffic-free rail trail, with the option of staying an extra night in either city.

Day 1: Arrival in Oxford
Welcome to Oxford! Settle into your hotel just steps from the city center, then spend the day exploring this historic university town. Wander through the beautiful college grounds, visit museums and libraries, explore cozy tea rooms, or catch a play or concert. Your host will meet you this afternoon or after breakfast tomorrow to get you set up with your bicycle and answer any questions.

Day 2: Oxford to Woodstock (13 mi. / 21 km)
Your cycling adventure begins along the scenic Oxford Canal. Enjoy a peaceful ride past narrowboats, locks, and quaint villages until you reach Woodstock. Here, visit the grand Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Winston Churchill, before settling into your hotel in the heart of the village.

Day 3: Woodstock to Burford (23 mi. / 37 km)
Ride deeper into the Cotswolds, stopping in the traditional wool town of Witney. Pedal along the tranquil River Windrush through charming villages like Minster Lovell, known for its thatched pubs and golden stone cottages. End the day in historic Burford, with its iconic high street that’s barely changed in centuries.

Day 4: Burford to Bibury (19 mi. / 31 km)
Cycle through peaceful countryside and into the picturesque Coln Valley. Highlights include the historic market town of Northleach and the Roman ruins at Chedworth. Your destination is Bibury, often hailed as England’s most beautiful village.

Day 5: Bibury to Cirencester (16 mi. / 26 km)
Follow the River Coln before heading through the quiet villages of the Ampney Brook toward Cirencester. Once a key Roman city, Cirencester is now known as the "Capital of the Cotswolds." Spend the evening exploring its markets and town center.

Day 6: Cirencester to Malmesbury (27 mi. / 43 km)
Today’s ride takes you through quintessential Cotswold scenery: winding lanes and peaceful farms. Stop by an Arts and Crafts-era manor house and enjoy the town of Tetbury. For nature lovers, a detour to the Westonbirt Arboretum is well worth it. Your day ends in style at a luxurious historic hotel in Malmesbury.

Day 7: Malmesbury to Lacock (20 mi. / 32 km)
Ride along the ancient Roman Fosse Way and through untouched hamlets with traditional inns. The highlight is Lacock, a remarkably preserved medieval village with a 13th-century abbey.

Day 8: Lacock to Bath (24 mi. / 39 km)
Today’s route offers a change of scenery as you follow a picturesque canal through wooded valleys and over aqueducts. Stop in Bradford-on-Avon, a great place for an extra night if time allows, before riding into the magnificent city of Bath for a two-night stay.

Day 9: Explore Bath
Spend the day discovering Bath’s many treasures. Visit the ancient Roman Baths, soak in the modern thermal spa, admire the abbey, and wander the Georgian streets. Don’t miss Poultney Bridge, boutique shops, and the historic tea rooms.

Day 10: Departure from Bath
Enjoy a relaxed morning in Bath before your departure. If you’d like to extend your journey, consider a leisurely 13-mile ride to Bristol along a traffic-free rail trail, with the option of staying an extra night in either city.