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Cheltenham, England
Cheltenham, England
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Cycling Through the Heart of England
Quaint Stone Built Villages
Riding Across Rolling Hills
Biking Between Village Pubs and Old Coaching Inns
Embrace the rolling hills and timeless charm of the English countryside on the Cotswolds by Bike tour, an 8-day self-guided cycling adventure ideal for experienced travelers and seniors. Setting out from Cheltenham, this easy-paced trip reveals honey-colored villages, ancient Roman roads, and historic wool towns, all set against a backdrop of lush woodlands and open wolds.
Pedal through picturesque communities like Bibury—hailed as England’s most beautiful village—and explore iconic sites such as Chedworth Roman Villa and the market town of Tetbury. Each day brings a blend of gentle rides, cultural discoveries, and stops at cozy inns and gardens.
This tour’s unique selling point is its leisurely introduction to cycling amid the Cotswolds’ storied landscapes, paired with comfortable accommodations and thoughtful route planning. With all logistics covered, you can savor England’s rural beauty at your own pace, making this the ideal tour package for those seeking both relaxation and exploration on two wheels.
The local support were very organized and communicative. The b&bs were all great. Some routes were a little to busy, but may be no way around it. There were some slightly larger villages that might have been better for our 2 nite stays with more to do after our rides.
We rented electric bikes for this trip and had problems with the batteries running out. The first day was over 3000 feet of climbing. We found the roads had too much traffic for our liking. The hotels varied from very nice to below average. The countryside was beautiful and the English people very friendly.
The scenery and accommodation were great. However, be warned the number and steepness of hills were underestimated.
The Cotswolds by bicycle was a wonderful experience. They had selected charming B&Bs that had good facilities and pleasant owners. The biking routes were well chosen to have little to essentially no traffic, with minimal time on busy roads. The English countryside and its villages is one of the wonders of the world.