Cycle the Cotswolds
Here at Cycle the Cotswolds we are here to take all the stress and effort out of planning your ideal cycling break in the Cotswolds so you can just turn up enjoy the beauty of the area.
Our self-guided cycling holidays include the following:
- quality hand picked accommodation
- detailed tour folder including route notes and maps, points of interest en tour and places to eat
- luggage transfers between lodgins
- bike hire (if needed)
- Full support in event of any problems
An example itinerary of one of our cotswolds cycling breaks would be:
Classic Cotswolds Cycle Break- 5 days/4 nights with two nights in Moreton-in-Marsh and two nights in Chipping Campden
Day 1- arrive in Moreton-in-Marsh by train from London, check-in to hotel and spend the rest of your day exploring this historic village. Wander around the ancient streets, visit the market and maybe stop in for a pint at JRR Tolkiens old drinking den, The Bell Inn.
Overnight- Moreton-in-Marsh
Day 2– If you have requested bikes they will arrive in the morning and you will be given a brief orientation. You are then free to take one of the circular cycle routes and will back in Moreton-in-Marsh in the late afternoon giving you more time to explore.
Overnight- Moreton-in-Marsh
Short Option– 28 miles-gentle ride following the Evenlode River and passing through several pretty villages including Kingham, Evenlode and Adlestrop.
Longer option– 38 miles- From Moreton-in-Marsh to Stow-on-the-Wold and Chipping Norton via the prehistoric Rollright stone circle and passing through 12 picturesque villages.
Day 3– This day you will take a short 17 mile ride to Chipping Campden where you will base yourselves for the next two nights. The tour passes through the pretty villages of Ebrington and Todenham and you have the option of visiting Hidcote Manor Gardens.
Overnight- Chipping Campden
Day 4- Today is your last day of cycling and you will take another circular tour from Chipping Campden where you will return to for your final nights stay.
Overnight- Chipping Campden
Short Option– 13 miles- Short scenic loop from Chipping Campden via pretty villages of Snowshill, Broadway and the highest point in the Cotswolds, Broadway Tower. Option of visiting Snowshill Manor.
Longer option– 25 miles-Longer loop from Chipping Campden via villages of Snowshill, Guiting Power, Broadway Tower and the Cotswold Farm Park.
Day 5- This is your final day and your bikes (if rented) will be collected from your hotel in the morning. You then need to make your way to your next destination. Moreton-in-Marsh station is an easy taxi ride or bus journey away.
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