The Bikes
On this trip, you can choose between a customized hybrid with flat bars or a racing bike with drop bars. We also equip you with a handlebar bag, helmet and water bottle. See Equipment Details
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Private
XSmall Group
The right number of like-minded travellers to make new friends.
Private
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Tailored to your interests, a bespoke travel experience.
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Daytime Guided
XSelf-Guided
Combines the hallmarks of any B&R itinerary (excellent hotels and beautiful routes) with the freedom of pacing each day exactly the way you like.
Daytime Guided
Throughout the day, a knowledgeable local guide provides insider access and expert tips. At night, you can explore and dine on your own.
24/7 Guided
Our B&R guides are with you throughout, anticipating needs, translating languages, providing advice and—above all—facilitating fun.
- Difficulty Level
Level 2
XLevel 1: Occasional
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day over relatively flat terrain with a few small hills—all very manageable for people trying their first biking trip.
Walking – 6-10 km (4-6 mi.) a day on country lanes, footpaths and coastal or forest trails, all on relatively flat terrain, perhaps with an occasional hill.
Level 2: Recreational
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day over terrain that’s relatively flat but will include inclines and the occasional climb or two.
Walking – 8-12 km (5-7 mi.) a day over relatively flat terrain, with occasional steeper climbs.
Level 3: Enthusiast
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day in gently rolling countryside, with occasional longer climbs to points that are well worth the effort.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) a day over rolling terrain on a variety of surfaces. Most days, one or two steeper climbs to spectacular viewpoints or places of interest.
Level 4: Avid
Biking – Roughly 50 km (30 mi.) a day in consistently rolling countryside, with repeated climbs and longer options available.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) over terrain that varies between rolling and hilly, with a few steeper climbs.
Level 5: Expert
Biking – 50-60 km (30-45 mi.) a day over both level and tougher, hillier terrain with multiple 100 km (62 mi.) options. The routes are designed for avid cyclists and include plenty of chances to push yourself.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) a day over fairly hilly terrain offering lots of challenges. Routes are along high meadow paths and/or well-maintained cliffside or alpine trails, with a few steep ascents to make you feel invigorated.
Discover England’s iconic heritage
Immerse yourself in the Cotswolds, a region that champions Britain in all its glory. As you cycle quiet country roads between honey-coloured villages and bustling market towns, you’ll feel transported back to England as it were when sheep and dry-stone wall were the top industries. Discover must-see heritage sites like the University city of Oxford, the Roman city of Bath and Winston Churchill’s Blenheim Palace. Capping your days with world-class cuisine, a pint at a local pub and relaxing at accommodations fit for the Royal Family; this experience of chocolate-box England is one you won’t soon forget.
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Warm up your legs with a guided tour of stunning Oxford—the home of literary greats and award-winning scholars—before an afternoon ride from Oxfordshire to Worcestershire.
Pedal through charming towns and villages, like Bourton-on-the-Water and Chipping Campden, before a visit to the American-inspired gardens at Hidcote.
Cruise through the lavender fields of Snowshill to Blenheim Palace, Britain’s most flamboyant country house, where a sumptuous picnic awaits your arrival.
Venture to the charming town of Bibury—often described as the most beautiful village in England. Go on to explore the Roman ruins in Chedworth and Prince Charles’ gardens in Tetbury.
Cycle from your hotel to the Kennet and Avon Canal and into the center of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch, take a private tour of the city’s most famous site: The Roman Baths.
After a delicious breakfast at the Royal Crescent hotel, you will be driven to the Bath Station for your onward journey. Cheerio!
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Hotels
The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, Bath
The top-rated hotel in Bath and one of the most famous in England, the Royal Crescent is a touch of class delivered with impeccable English charm and manners. With a luxurious spa, immaculately tended gardens, and an award-winning restaurant, the Royal Crescent is a five-star haven of elegance and tranquillity.
Dormy House Hotel, Broadway
Back in the 17thC, this establishment went by the name of Willersey Hill Farm and its inhabitants cultivated the surrounding land. Today it has been part of the family-owned Farncombe Estate since 1977 and is one of the Cotswolds' most renowned hotels. It boasts two sumptuous restaurants, a luxurious spa, and spacious and intimate bedrooms.
Barnsley House, Cirencester
An elegant country house hotel, Barnsley House exudes charm and sophistication. Take the winding path from the main house to their outdoor heated hydrotherapy pool—what better way to soothe your muscles after a day of exertion? Cap your day with a well-earned pint at their pub, before settling into your beautifully designed room.
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Level 2
This trip is appropriate for travellers who enjoy going for a good ride and can handle an incline or two. The terrain we cover is varied. We’ll enjoy some gently rolling hills, with wonderful downhills and a few climbs which will be a bit more demanding. Your holiday, however, will be tailored by your guide to suit your individual preferences. Rewarding views are guaranteed. Daily distances range from 20 to 100 km (12 to 62 mi.) and options for shorter or longer rides are available on all days.
What’s included? Everything you need. Plus everything you’d
want. Plus a few things you never knew you wanted ‘til you got them.
In a word: everything. In ninety words? Signature B&R guides; local experts; unique, unforgettable biking and walking routes; private tours; authentic local cuisine; lessons and demonstrations; local artisanal wines; wine tastings; all victuals and libations; all the endorphins you can handle; new insight; interesting, fun and like-minded travel companions; a feeling of total freedom. In short: an extraordinary, hassle-free journey of discovery.
- Two nights The Dormy House
- Two nights Barnsley House
- One night The Royal Crescent Hotel
- All breakfasts & lunches
- Entry into all iconic points of interest, Blenheim Palace, The Roman Baths
- Entry to Prince Charles’ Gardens and Hidcote Gardens
- Entry into Thermae Bath Spa
- Walking tour of Oxford
- Private transport throughout
- Services of a professional local guide
- Bikes & equipment
- All gratuities for meals, porters & hotels
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Call us to create an independent travel experience that fits your needs—we can also arrange for a local guide.
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