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Tour

Bike Tours, E-bike tours

Duration

7 days

Distance

170Km

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Self-guided

The beauty of this package is in the freedom it offers: without a guide, you are free to decide the timing, pace, and stops of your journey. Travel freely, travel your way!
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2/5 Medium-Easy

Moderate-Easy, between 25 and 65 kilometers per day with an elevation gain between 150 and 300 meters.

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Linear

The starting point is different from the ending point, with overnight stays in different hotels and daily stages.

Description

Day 1: Cheltenham
Individual arrival in Cheltenham and hotel accommodation. Free time to explore Cheltenham Spa, one of the most complete Regency Towns in Great Britain. Overnight stay in Cheltenham.

Day 2: Cheltenham – Moreton-in-Marsh (37/48 km)
The day starts with a short transfer from Cheltenham to the Cotswolds and continues through the gentle rises and falls of the beautiful countryside. Cycle through small villages accompanied by stunning views and hidden valleys. You will then reach the picture-perfect village of Snowshill. Here you can visit the Manor house that houses a splendid collection of antiques ranging from traditional farming tools to Samurai armour. At the Cotswold Farm Park, you can see traditional breeds of farm animals while Sezincote House showcases exotic Indian architecture. Descending, you will reach Moreton, where the broad street is lined with traditional stone buildings and a colourful marketplace still takes place every Tuesday. Overnight in Moreton in Marsh.

Day 3: Moreton-in-Marsh – Chipping Campden – Moreton-in-Marsh (29/40 km)
This day includes a circular tour that will allow you to explore the area around Moreton. The ancient commercial town of Moreton-in-Marsh (literally Moreton in the marsh) is no longer actually in a marsh. Its name derives from the Old English "marches" meaning frontier area because it was on the border of four counties. You can admire some spectacular views right along the northern edge of the Cotswolds. You can explore one of the areas with the most historic villages like Chipping Campden and stroll through the glorious gardens of Hidcote Manor or Kiftsgate Court before having lunch in one of the charming Cotswold villages. Overnight in Moreton in Marsh.

Day 4: Moreton-in-Marsh – Bourton-on-the-Water (29/41 km)
A relatively easy tour along the valley of the River Evenlode. Pleasant roads wind through quiet villages and lead to extensive views of the Oxfordshire countryside. The market town of Stow on the Wold is clustered around a square that once saw up to 20,000 sheep per day. The beautiful villages of Upper and Lower Slaughter offer a range of enchanting scenery in contrast to the hustle and bustle of Bourton, the best known part of the village. With a variety of attractions, from tropical birds to an eccentric Motor Museum, a perfumery, and even a perfect scale model of the village, there is something for everyone. Overnight in Bourton on the Water.

Day 5: Bourton-on-the-Water – Burford – Bourton-on-the-Water (34/53 km)
Today's stage will be circular and will allow you to explore the countryside and villages around Bourton on the Water. Returning along the opposite bank of the river, you will travel through the delightful villages of Little Barrington, Windrush and Sherborne. Overnight in Bourton on the Water.

Day 6: Bourton-on-the-Water – Cheltenham (40 km)
Today, you will cycle from Cirencester to Cheltenham to visit many small Costwold's villages. Don't miss Chedworth's Roman Villa. It is the most complete villa that can be seen in Britain with mosaic floors, bathrooms, and heating system all on display in their original settings. There is also a collection of artefacts in the museum and a visitors’ centre. Ride back to Cheltenham to enjoy a stroll in the city. There are many elegant buildings, stunning parks and gardens, and fascinating museums. Overnight in Cheltenham.

Day 7: Cheltenham
After breakfast, services end and individual departure.

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✅ What is included in the trip?

  • Travel/Medical Insurance 24/24
  • Overnight stay and breakfast
  • GPS or navigation APP
  • Luggage transfer
  • Local telephone assistance 7/7
  • Bike rental
  • Detailed description and maps of the itinerary

❌ What is not included?

  • Transfers not listed as "Included"
  • City tax
  • Tips
  • Journey to/from the starting point of the tour
  • Meals and drinks not listed as "Included"
  • Extras
  • Entrance fees, ferries and anything not listed as "Included"
  • Welcome briefing

💸 Cancellation fees

  • Time Range
  • Full refund
  • More 29 days of departure
  • 75%
  • From 29 to 13 days before departure
  • 50%
  • Up to 7 days before departure
  • Not refundable

The romantic English countryside

  • To visit one of the largest protected areas in England, rich in forests and hills, streams and where thousands of sheep graze. Some of these villages were once important centers for the wool trade
  • To cross picturesque villages on your own bike
  • To immerse yourself in other eras, among honey-colored villages and castles, ancient inns and medieval churches
  • To discover a wonderful place, especially if you love nineteenth-century English literature
  • To explore this area of theEngland by bike, a hilly region of extraordinary beauty characterized by small and delightful limestone villages, historic residences and small churches

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