Self guided cycling holidays in England
| country: | England |
| location: | Lake District, South West England, Northern England, New Forest, Cornwall |
| trip type: | Self guided, introductory to adventurous cycling holidays |
| departures: | Self guided departures year round, please contact us for details |
| price: | From £180 (3 days) - £510 (8 days) excluding flights, depending on trip chosen |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Whether you want to cycle through stunning countryside, experience the exhilaration of coasts and cliffs, or visit quiet backwaters and historic towns, there is no better way to see England than on a Cycling Break. Our range of place to place cycling breaks are for those looking for a weekend, short break or week-long trip riding on quiet roads, traffic free paths and National Cycle Network routes.
All of our England Cycling Breaks are available self-guided, allowing us to offer pretty much any date you wish. Based on a minimum of 2 people these trips allow you to cycle at your own pace. We book all your accommodation, transfer your luggage and provide you with routes and a detailed itinerary.
Below are a selection of the weekends and trips we offer based in Northern England (Hadrian's Cycle Way, Lake District, Northumberland, Pennine Cycle Way), Cornwall, the Cotswolds and New Forest. Please contact us for further information.
Coast to Coast - Whitehaven to Newcastle (Moderate to adventurous cycling)
From £295 - £340 (4-5 days)
This ‘must-do’ trip on quiet country lanes, cycleways and paths is a wonderful way to see the varied and beautiful landscapes of northern England, on the National Cycle Network route from the Irish Sea across to the North Sea. After dipping our back wheel in the sea at Whitehaven, we head eastwards into the solitude and space of the Lake District, Cumbria and the North Pennines.
Cornish Way (Moderate to adventurous cycling)
From £460 (7 days)
Cornwall with its dramatic landscapes, historic towns and fishing villages mixed with friendly pubs and legend makes a superb location for cycling. The Cornish Way certainly shows off Cornwall at its best as it snakes from Bude to Lands End, over some 127 miles.
Cotswolds Classic Country Lanes (Introductory to moderate cycling)
From £370 (5 days)
Quintessentially England, the Cotswolds is best explored by bike. This leisure cycling break takes you through the beautiful Cotswolds countryside, along rolling country lanes with sweeping views, quiet hamlets and picturesque villages steeped in history. The circular tour starts and finishes in the village of Moreton in Marsh, with its excellent train connections from London. Some great inns provide our accommodation in three beautiful villages that are a great place to relax and enjoy a pint of beer or a glass of wine after an enjoyable day’s biking.
Hadrian's Cycle Way (Introductory to moderate cycling)
From £295 (4 days)
Utilising the National Cycle Network, we travel gently along the boundary of the Old Roman Empire, starting and ?nishing at either end of Hadrian’s Wall. During the ride you will be able to follow in the footsteps of Roman soldiers, whilst experiencing some of the rich heritage that Cumbria and Northumberland have to offer.
Lake District Discoverer (Introductory to moderate cycling)
From £410 (7 days)
Chosen to incorporate the quieter part of the Lakes, our Lake District Discoverer cycle trip allows you to experience this wonderful area with ease. Over five days you'll visit some of the prettiest parts of the Lakes and without doubt the most dramatic scenery in England. Based in Keswick for our first two days we explore the northern lakes, cycling on quiet roads and tracks that meander around Skiddaw, Saddleback, and the lakes of Bassenthwaite, Derwentwater, and Loweswater. We then transfer to Ambleside, which is our base for the rest of the trip and starting point for some amazing cycling around Langdale, Grasmere, Coniston Water and Lake Windermere.
New Forest (Introductory cycling)
From £180 (3 days)
The picturesque village of Burley is your base for our New Forest Cycling Break. Set deep in the forest to the West of Brockenhurst,encompassed by a myriad of cycling routes on heathland and in ancient woodland. This trip is perfect for those wanting tranquil simplicity and nice country pubs. With routes all leading to and from Burley,this three day trip is perfect for those of you looking for a centre-based break or for a family self guided trip.
Northumberland Coast and Castles (Introductory cycling)
From £210 (3 days)
A unique cycling weekend along Northumberland's stunning coastline, past impressive castles and fortresses dating back to the Middle Ages. Beginning at the quaint fishing harbour of Alnmouth, the route travels northwards alongside the wide sandy beaches of Embleton, Newton and Bamburgh and crosses the causeway to the historic island of Lindisfarne (Holy Island).
Northumberland Roman Wall and Coastal Castles (Moderate cycling)
From £510 (8 days)
Northumberland has an amazing historical heritage - the first Christians and the Normans, all left their mark. Two thousand years ago, Northumberland was one of the Roman Empire's greatest outposts. This wild and beautiful county boasts some of England's most historic sites as well as some of its most stunning landscapes.
Pennine Cycle Way (North) (Adventurous cycling)
From £395 (5 days)
Appleby-in-Westmorland to Berwick upon Tweed, this 150 miles route is the newly open National Cycle Network, Pennine Cycleway North. The route takes in some of the most spectacular landscapes and unspoilt countryside that England has to offer. The route takes you through the green and pleasant Eden Valley, the dramatic North Pennines, the South Tyne Valley, past Hadrians Wall and through the Northumberland National Park and the foothills of the Cheviots. Finally you wind your way through the Scottish Borders to end at the historic border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed on the magnificent Northumberland Coast.
All of our England Cycling Breaks are available self-guided, allowing us to offer pretty much any date you wish. Based on a minimum of 2 people these trips allow you to cycle at your own pace. We book all your accommodation, transfer your luggage and provide you with routes and a detailed itinerary.
Below are a selection of the weekends and trips we offer based in Northern England (Hadrian's Cycle Way, Lake District, Northumberland, Pennine Cycle Way), Cornwall, the Cotswolds and New Forest. Please contact us for further information.
Coast to Coast - Whitehaven to Newcastle (Moderate to adventurous cycling)
From £295 - £340 (4-5 days)
This ‘must-do’ trip on quiet country lanes, cycleways and paths is a wonderful way to see the varied and beautiful landscapes of northern England, on the National Cycle Network route from the Irish Sea across to the North Sea. After dipping our back wheel in the sea at Whitehaven, we head eastwards into the solitude and space of the Lake District, Cumbria and the North Pennines.
Cornish Way (Moderate to adventurous cycling)
From £460 (7 days)
Cornwall with its dramatic landscapes, historic towns and fishing villages mixed with friendly pubs and legend makes a superb location for cycling. The Cornish Way certainly shows off Cornwall at its best as it snakes from Bude to Lands End, over some 127 miles.
Cotswolds Classic Country Lanes (Introductory to moderate cycling)
From £370 (5 days)
Quintessentially England, the Cotswolds is best explored by bike. This leisure cycling break takes you through the beautiful Cotswolds countryside, along rolling country lanes with sweeping views, quiet hamlets and picturesque villages steeped in history. The circular tour starts and finishes in the village of Moreton in Marsh, with its excellent train connections from London. Some great inns provide our accommodation in three beautiful villages that are a great place to relax and enjoy a pint of beer or a glass of wine after an enjoyable day’s biking.
Hadrian's Cycle Way (Introductory to moderate cycling)
From £295 (4 days)
Utilising the National Cycle Network, we travel gently along the boundary of the Old Roman Empire, starting and ?nishing at either end of Hadrian’s Wall. During the ride you will be able to follow in the footsteps of Roman soldiers, whilst experiencing some of the rich heritage that Cumbria and Northumberland have to offer.
Lake District Discoverer (Introductory to moderate cycling)
From £410 (7 days)
Chosen to incorporate the quieter part of the Lakes, our Lake District Discoverer cycle trip allows you to experience this wonderful area with ease. Over five days you'll visit some of the prettiest parts of the Lakes and without doubt the most dramatic scenery in England. Based in Keswick for our first two days we explore the northern lakes, cycling on quiet roads and tracks that meander around Skiddaw, Saddleback, and the lakes of Bassenthwaite, Derwentwater, and Loweswater. We then transfer to Ambleside, which is our base for the rest of the trip and starting point for some amazing cycling around Langdale, Grasmere, Coniston Water and Lake Windermere.
New Forest (Introductory cycling)
From £180 (3 days)
The picturesque village of Burley is your base for our New Forest Cycling Break. Set deep in the forest to the West of Brockenhurst,encompassed by a myriad of cycling routes on heathland and in ancient woodland. This trip is perfect for those wanting tranquil simplicity and nice country pubs. With routes all leading to and from Burley,this three day trip is perfect for those of you looking for a centre-based break or for a family self guided trip.
Northumberland Coast and Castles (Introductory cycling)
From £210 (3 days)
A unique cycling weekend along Northumberland's stunning coastline, past impressive castles and fortresses dating back to the Middle Ages. Beginning at the quaint fishing harbour of Alnmouth, the route travels northwards alongside the wide sandy beaches of Embleton, Newton and Bamburgh and crosses the causeway to the historic island of Lindisfarne (Holy Island).
Northumberland Roman Wall and Coastal Castles (Moderate cycling)
From £510 (8 days)
Northumberland has an amazing historical heritage - the first Christians and the Normans, all left their mark. Two thousand years ago, Northumberland was one of the Roman Empire's greatest outposts. This wild and beautiful county boasts some of England's most historic sites as well as some of its most stunning landscapes.
Pennine Cycle Way (North) (Adventurous cycling)
From £395 (5 days)
Appleby-in-Westmorland to Berwick upon Tweed, this 150 miles route is the newly open National Cycle Network, Pennine Cycleway North. The route takes in some of the most spectacular landscapes and unspoilt countryside that England has to offer. The route takes you through the green and pleasant Eden Valley, the dramatic North Pennines, the South Tyne Valley, past Hadrians Wall and through the Northumberland National Park and the foothills of the Cheviots. Finally you wind your way through the Scottish Borders to end at the historic border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed on the magnificent Northumberland Coast.
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