The Bikes
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 the perfect fit for your size and weight.
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The right number of like-minded travellers to make new friends.
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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.
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.
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Our B&R guides are with you throughout, anticipating needs, translating languages, providing advice and—above all—facilitating fun.
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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.
Experience the English Riviera
With its wild coastlines, beautiful coves and gold-sand beaches, Devon and Cornwall are the jewels in the crown of England’s West Country. Get lost among the verdant hills as you follow the path of the Two Moors Way, passing through picture-perfect postcard villages and chic coastal towns. Basing yourself in luxury accommodations—either seaside or immersed in greenery—you’ll find it easy to understand why the Brits opt to stay close to home for their holidays.
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After meeting your guide in Exeter, lunch in Lydford before heading out on your first walk through the Meldon Reservoir and Black-a-tor Copse. Dinner tonight will be at the hotel’s two-Michelin-starred restaurant.
Starting from your hotel, embark on a walk that passes through the Scorhill stone circle—a ritual site that dates back to the Bronze Age—and Kestor Rock, with its sweeping panoramic views.
Today’s walk explores the Camel Estuary—a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty—and the dramatic cliffs at Stepper Point. In the quaint village of Padstow, you’ll lunch at Rick Stein’s famous restaurant.
From the hamlet of Penare, follow Cornwall’s spectacular South West Coast trail to the 12thC fishing town of Mevagissey. Here, you'll stop for lunch before visiting the Lost Gardens of Heligan.
A scenic stroll brings you into St. Ives; a town celebrated for its art-inspiring light. For your final night, enjoy a seaside dinner on the terrace of Hotel Tresanton.
After a final breakfast at the hotel, it's time to part ways. We'll bring you to the train station, from which you're free to continue your onward travels. Cheerio!
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Hotels
Gidleigh Park Hotel, Chagford
Gidleigh Park is the premier hotel in Devon, nestled right in the heart of Dartmoor. With a 2-starred Michelin restaurant on site, the culinary experience is unrivalled and complemented by beautifully appointed rooms. The property is surrounded by over a hundred acres of stunning grounds and boasts facilities such as croquet grounds, tennis courts, and a putting course.
Hotel Tresanton, St. Mawes
Located in one of the most charming fishing villages in Cornwall, St Mawes, the Tresanton offers a relaxed atmosphere with great views of the sea and Sir Anthony’s Lighthouse. Their fabulous onsite restaurant features a large terrace overlooking the sea and offers regional produce and traditional foods, often grown organically or foraged.
Burgh Island Hotel, Bigbury-on-Sea
Burgh Island hotel is a magnificent Art Deco hotel on its own secluded island off the coast of Devon. Frequented by many celebrities, including Agatha Christie, you will feel like you’ve stepped back into 1930’s Old Hollywood glamour. The hotel offers a variety of activities, like paddleboarding, tennis, and croquet, as well as a lovely spa.
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Level 2
This trip is rated Recreational, meaning it’s appropriate for travellers who enjoy going for a good walk and can handle an incline or two. The terrain we cover is varied. We’ll enjoy some gently rolling hills and a few climbs. Your holiday, however, will be tailored by your guide to suit your individual preferences. Daily distances range from 5 to 16 km (3 to 10 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.
- Five nights hotel accommodation
- All breakfasts & lunches
- Entry into all iconic points of interest including the Tate Modern Gallery, The Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project
- Private transport throughout
- Services of a professional local guide
- Use of two telescope light walking sticks & water bottle
- All gratuities for meals, porters & hotels
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