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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.
Throughout the day, a knowledgeable local guide provides insider access and expert tips. At night, you can explore and dine on your own.
Our B&R guides are with you throughout, anticipating needs, translating languages, providing advice and—above all—facilitating fun.
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.
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 a day over relatively flat terrain, with occasional steeper climbs.
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. Layover days accommodate varying preferences.
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.
Biking – Roughly 50 km (30 mi.) a day in consistently rolling countryside, with repeated climbs and longer options available.
Walking – 11-15 km over terrain that varies between rolling and hilly, with a few steeper climbs.
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.
Ride quiet country roads between honey-coloured villages and busy market towns, explore the heritage of historic cities like Oxford and Roman-influenced Bath, enjoy world-class cuisine and sumptuous picnics, and wash it all down with a local ale at our favourite pub.
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REQUEST A QUOTEWe meet in Oxford before setting off on a walking tour of the city. After lunch, it’s a short drive to the Fosse Way, where we cycle into the rolling countryside of the Cotswolds to our first hotel, The Painswick.
We ride from The Painswick to Tetbury, a historic town that was founded on the site of an ancient hill fort in the 7thC. Following lunch at a local inn, we visit Highgrove, the country home of Prince Charles.
Venture east to Daylesford, where we stop by an organic farm with a restaurant for a hands-on cooking class. This afternoon, we cycle past the lavender fields of Snowshill and Broadway Tower.
Visit Blenheim Palace, Britain’s most flamboyant country house, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of Winston Churchill, where we lunch in the palace's Capability Brown-designed garden.
We drive partway to Bath and then cycle into the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site via a 2000-year-old Roman road. Enjoy a leisurely lunch before we regroup for a tour of the city’s famous Roman Baths.
After a delicious breakfast at the Royal Crescent hotel, you will be driven to the Bath Spa railway station for your onward journey. Cheerio!
True cottage country.
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.
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.
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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This trip is appropriate for travellers who enjoy going for a good ride and can handle an incline or two. We’ll enjoy some gently rolling hills, with wonderful downhills and a few climbs which will be a bit more demanding. 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.
Relatively flat but will include inclines and the occasional climb or two.
Read more on our Activity LevelsIn 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.
You can’t enjoy a great biking trip without a really great bike. On this trip, we’ll use well-tuned, high-quality, local bikes that provide a good fit for your size and weight.
Local Bikes
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