Cotswold Bike Hike (7 nights, 8 days)

Our team will meet your clients at their hotel at 9.30am (or wherever you have arranged with us) with the bikes and tour pack, ready to begin the journey. 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 journey to Moreton.

On the way, take in the delightful Manor House at Snowshill and explore its wonderful collection of historic artefacts. Then say hello to 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, unfortunately overlooked diamond of all the Cotswolds villages. The little stream running through it once supported a dozen mills that were used for many things like flour milling to silk weaving. The fascinating architecture, ponds and streams provide an abundance of creative gardens for your viewing pleasure.

At Batsford, there is a much larger scale of gardening to behold at the Arboretum. Inspired by the mountain sides of Asia Minor, it also has 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.

Cycling past the River Evenlode, this route takes on 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, must-visit destination with a attractions for everyone and anyone.

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

A hike over beautiful rolling hillsides and through 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" (as awarded by the artist William Morris). Then, continue on to an old market town called Cirencester.

Stay overnight in Cirencester. Luggage will be transferred.

Enjoy this walking circuit from Cirencester via the gorgeous village of Coates near Cirencester Park, part of the Bathurst Estate. Continuing on, you will stroll past the archaic Tunnel House which opened in 1783 providing accommodation 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.

This cycling route takes you from Cirencester to Cheltenham, with a multitude of pretty Cotswold Villages in between. We highly recommend you 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, you will hike up to the top of Leckhampton Hill. Here, you will be rewarded by the most incredible views of the Severn Vale and Cheltenham, as well as some fantastic 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 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.