Cotswold Bike Hike (6 nights, 7 days)

Our knowledgeable and friendly team will meet your clients at their hotel at 9.30am (unless other arrangements have been discussed) with the bikes and tour pack, ready to begin the tour. The day starts with a short transfer from Cheltenham to The Cotswolds, where your clients will begin their ride to Moreton-in-Marsh.

Cycle through a selection of local Cotswold villages past scenic views to the delightful village of Snowshill, before continuing on your travel to Moreton.

As you go, enjoy the delightful Manor House at Snowshill and explore its fabulous collection of historic artefacts. Then visit the traditional farm breeds at The Cotswold Wildlife Park or visit the Indian architecture of Sezincote House.

Stay overnight in Moreton-in-Marsh. Luggage will be transferred.

Blockley is a diamond of the Cotswolds villages, which is unfortunately often overlooked. The little stream that runs through it once supported a dozen mills that were used for a variety of things like flour milling to silk weaving. The amazing architecture, ponds and streams provide an abundance of creative gardens.

At Batsford, there is gardening on a much larger scale with an Arboretum inspired by the mountain sides of Asia Minor and a Falconry Centre running regular demonstrations. The cottages, church and 14th century tithe barn at Bourton on the Hill make a wonderful and quintessentially English beauty.

Stay overnight in Moreton-in-Marsh. No luggage transfer required.

Riding past the River Evenlode, this route will take you from Moreton in Marsh to Bourton on the Water via lovely Cotswold villages such as Stow-on-the-Wold and Upper Slaughter. Bourton-on-the-Water is a one of a kind travel destination, with a attractions for everyone and anyone.

Stay overnight in Bourton-on-the-Water. Luggage will be transferred.

A hike over rolling hillsides and through open farmlands leads you to Cold Ashton. Once here, you may like to take a rest in a traditional English pub before walking on to Naunton. In this stunning countryside spot, quaint stone cottages rest in a valley surrounded by sheep, wide open green fields, and horse racing gallops.

Follow the River Windrush down through lush meadows and woods past a lost medieval village back to Bourton.

Stay overnight in Bourton-on-the-Water. No luggage transfer required.

Follow this beautiful cycling route to Northleach, an old market town, and Bibury, the most beautiful village in England (according to the artist William Morris). Then, continue on to an old market town called Cirencester.

Stay overnight in Cirencester. Luggage will be transferred.

Enjoy a walking circuit from Cirencester via the gorgeous village of Coates near Cirencester Park, part of the Bathurst Estate. Continuing on, you will travel past The Tunnel House which opened in 1783 to provide accommodation and refreshments for the 200-300 navvies who worked on the Thames and Severn Canal and particularly on the Sapperton Tunnel whose south-eastern portal (which you will have just seen).

Walk past the source of the River Thames and along the Thames Path to Ewen and on to the Roman Amphitheatre before returning to Cirencester.

Cycle to Cheltenham from Cirencester and explore the multitude of pretty Cotswold Villages nearby. You must remember to visit the Roman Villa at Chedworth during your stay! The most complete villa in Britain, this site boasts mosaic floors, bath houses, and heating system all on display in their original settings.

Also, there is a collection of artefacts in the museum and an interesting visitor centre.

Stay overnight in Cheltenham. Luggage will be transferred.

Departing from Cheltenham, hike up to the peak of Leckhampton Hill. Here, you will be rewarded by the most incredible views of the Severn Vale and Cheltenham, as well as some historical sites.

Once you have taken it all in and had a rest, continue on through the village of Coberley where you will find the church of St. Giles. Its unexpected setting and grand monuments tells a long history of the village that now stands.

The walk will also take you to Seven Springs, the disputed source of the River Thames.

Enjoy cycling from Cheltenham and take in a number of Cotswold villages such as Stanton, which is also known as 'the perfect village', Stanway with its romantic manor house, tithe barn and fountain and Winchcombe, with the landmark Sudeley Castle where Katherine Parr is buried. Please note, that for tours with two people or less, if the trains are running, this day will start with a heritage steam train ride to Broadway in the morning.

On days when the trains aren’t running, or if there are more than two clients, then the route changes slightly to enable full cycling. Trains run throughout the summer, every day except Monday and Friday at the moment.

Stay overnight in Cheltenham. No luggage transfer required