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England & Scotland: Lake District to Edinburgh

Guided Biking

Starting from 7 days at

$5,595

If you’re looking for a cycling trip to England and Scotland that takes you far from the madding crowd, this is the one! With VBT’s insider access to remote corners of the British Isles, we’ll lead you over hill and dale through some of the most coveted regions of England and Scotland.

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England: Oxford & the Cotswolds

Self-Guided Biking

Starting from 5 days at

$2,945

Savor the unspoiled Cotswolds at your own pace during this inn-to-inn self-guided biking tour through one of Britain’s most celebrated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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England: Bath & the Cotswolds

Guided Biking

Starting from 6 days at

$4,645

The charming Cotswolds unfold before you on this UK cycling holiday, as you spin from bucolic countryside to the Georgian jewel of Bath.

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Discover England

England is a place where the past feels very much alive. From the rich artistic, literary, and military history of London to centuries-old manors nestled among ancient farmlands and prehistoric sites like Stonehenge, travelers can both get lost in history and discover modern delights on this verdant island.

English towns and cities contain a wealth of cultural highlights, from Gothic cathedrals to modern museums and landmarks known the world over. Equally enthralling is the iconic countryside, where the country’s rural past lives on in protected lands and the public pathways that meander through them.

With thousands of miles of footpaths and bridleways, England makes the ideal setting for a bike tour. Clusters of quaint, countryside villages sprinkled throughout acres of rural scenery invite travelers to meander between them and stop for authentic cultural experiences. Start your day wandering through rolling emerald hills with grazing sheep as your walking companions, and wind down with a relaxing meal by the fireplace in a warm, friendly pub.

From castles to country houses, arboretums to museums, fine dining to cozy pubs—there’s something for everyone on a biking tour in England.

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Country Highlights

Marvel at breathtaking vistas along the famed Cotswold Way and Monarch’s Way, traversing bucolic pastureland dotted with sheep and small wooded glens.
Walk into 17th-century market towns, where wool, yarn, and farm produce were traded and sold for centuries.
Pass Highgrove House, the family residence of Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.
Visit Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Winston Churchill and home to 2,000 acres of magnificently landscaped grounds.

Pub Culture

British pubs are so much more than a place to grab a pint. They function as community centers in both small towns and cities alike. Enjoy the company of locals of all ages and backgrounds as you grab a seat at the bar or perhaps claim a comfy chair by a roaring fire. Catch snippets of conversations about daily life, or join in and make some local friends!

Royal England

Interest in the British Royal family has been firmly entrenched across the pond. Royal wedding watchers and history buffs alike will delight in visiting Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and the Tower of London. Outside of London there are plenty of Royal attractions as well, from the Queen’s Norfolk retreat at Sandringham to Althorp House, the ancestral home of Diana, Princess of Wales.

Tea Time

Elevenses, afternoon tea, cream tea, high tea… there are plenty of opportunities throughout the day to partake in the iconic English tradition of tea time. Whether you sit down to a formal service in a tearoom complete with finger sandwiches and pastries, or simply order a cuppa with a scone in the morning, you’ll soon learn why the English are so passionate about their tea.

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Self-Guided tour with my friend, it was amazing, Ride-with-GPS was perfect, did not get lost anywhere. Ride Inn to Inn, picturesque villages, stone houses, just like Downtown Abbey. Felt very safe every day, Pubs and food were delicious. We had no problem with our bikes, it was a perfect trip! Note there was no leaders on this Self-Guided tour but the VBT local host that set up our bikes and make sure our luggage was delivered at every Inn was great, very helpful and friendly.

Silvy, Vermont

England: Oxford & the Cotswolds

This is a difficult review for me. This was my 10th VBT tour but first self-guided. I had 2 friends join me on this tour. This was the first tour for one and the 2nd tour for the other. The biking on the first day out of Oxford on the "tow paths" was not a good experience. The group should have been transported out to the Blenheim Palace area to start biking. The path from Oxford to our first paved road was terrible. Many walkers, path overgrown with bushes (very hazardous), decrepit house boats along the canal, fishermen who would not move. I have never experienced this on a a VBT tour. There were no mirrors on the bikes which caused problems. There were problems with the rear rack coming down on the rear wheel and locking it. Several people had this issue. We lost 3 hours on the first day because of this (waiting for someone to come help us with the bike) and lost our tour of Blenheim Palace which we had tickets for which we had paid for. Because we had no mirrors I could not watch my friends and it was impossible to stop along some of the roads. I lost them and they arrived at the hotel around 8 p.m. One of my friends bike battery died so she had to bike about 8 miles with no power. We did not bike the next day because the one bike needed to be fixed because of the rear rack and my friends were so exhausted from being lost the day before. The VBT guides who helped us were fantastic but busy with a guided tour. We would not consider a self-guided tour in the future. . VBT really must consider eliminating the ride out of Oxford, it is absolutely dreadful and one of my friends fell due to the overgrowth. Please consider biking people out near Blenheim Palace to start the tour.

AZdk, Arizona

England: Oxford & the Cotswolds

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