Shakespeare & Cotswolds

Cycling through mystic villages

Itinerary

Route

Tour profile Level 2:

Flat with some hilly parts; mostly along countryroads, only few parts along cycling roads, some short ascents; Not recommended for children under the age of 14 yrs.

Day 1: Stratford-Upon-Avon

Shakespeare’s Birthplace is well worth a visit, to find out about the famous playwright. Even having a walk around this culturally beautiful city or if you time it right there may even be a show on offer at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

Day 2: Warwick Castle Loop, approx. 47 km

A wonderful first days cycling to one of the best kept castles in the UK, Warwick Castle. This stunning building, built by William the Conqueror in 1068 within and adjacent to the Anglo-Saxon burgh of Warwick. En-route to Warwick you will travel through the quintessential towns that the Cotswolds is recognised for.

Day 3: Stratford-Upon-Avon – Broadway, approx. 33 km

Today you will cycle in a south direction along the quiet Greenway, converted from an old railway track in 1989. Leaving the Greenway you will head down the quiet country roads, through the rolling hills passing through beautiful countryside. On the way you will pass through one of the gems in the Cotswolds, the ancient market town of Chipping Campden. Leaving  Chipping Campden through the country roads towards your destination, the beautifully kept village of Broadway, often  referred to as the ‘Jewel of the Cotswold’s’.

Day 4: Cotswolds Explorer Circular, approx. 46 km

Using mainly quiet roads you will cycle past some of the most breathtaking scenery on offer in this area of outstanding natural beauty. Passing through rolling hills you may work up an appetite for a tea and cake, known locally as a "cream tea", one if the  guilty pleasures on offer in the Cotswolds.

Day 5: Broadway – Burford, approx. 38 km

Leaving Broadway cycling through the quiet back roads once again on the way to Burford, be sure to take your camera as you make  your way through this picturesque landscape. Cotswold Farm Park is worth a visit for a light refreshment. Next we pass through  Bourton-on-the-Water. It’s known as the ‘Venice of the Cotswold’s’ because of the bridgespanned stream that runs through the village.  Perfect for lunch with lots of cafes with outside seating you will feel as if Venice is only a blink away. Burford is known as the gateway to  the Cotswold’s. The town centre features some houses dating from the 15th century. It’s most notable building, however, is the parish  church dedicated to St. John the Baptist.

Day 6: Burford – Stow-on-the-Wold, approx. 35-73 km

Today provides a choice of two routes. The first longer route takes in Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill who  as Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1940-1945 and then again from 1951-1955. This magnificent building is set in  acres of unspoilt grounds, and is well worth the extra miles! The  other route is shorter and allows you to take your time to  take in all the beautiful views you will see on the way to the historic town of Stow-on-the-Wold.

Day 7: Stow-on-the-Wold – Stratford-Upon-Avon, approx. 48 km

The last days riding offer the perfect opportunity to feel the fresh clean Cotswold air for the final time.

Day 8: Stratford-Upon-Avon

Individual departure or extended stay.

Services

  • 7 nights with shower/WC

  • Daily breakfast

  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel

  • Cycling travel app 1x per room (we recommend taking a power bank and cell phone holder with you to ensure smooth operation)

Dates & Prices

Dates

Merkmale

    Season / Period
    Type
      01.04. - 30.09.25

    Extras

    Bikes & equipment
    24-speed bike 256
    E-Bike 399
       
    Additional nights
    Stratford upon Avon (dbl/sgl) 111/194
       
    Additional surcharges
    Solo traveller 70

    Best - Price - Guarantee

    If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!
    All prices per person in EUR

    Accommodation

    Hotel samples

    You will sleep in selected 3 star hotels, guest houses and bed&breakfasts

    Stratford-upon-Avon: Avoncot Guest House
    Broadway: Olive Branch Guest House
    Burford: Prince of Burford
    Stow-on-the-Wold: The Stag at Stow
    Stratford-upon-Avon: Green Haven Guest House


    NotePlease be informed that these are hotel samples and therefore subject to alteration! Find Your final hotel bookings at Your hotel list after/at booking.

    Bicycle

    Bicycles incl. pannier

    Available for rental are:

    • 24-speed bikes (men and women)
    • E-Bikes

    Bikes come with pannier bag, smart phone carrier (1x per 2 bikes), inner tube, lock, tools, bottle carrier. If you wish to bring your own saddles or pedals, please let us know upon booking.


    E-bikes | Pedelecs | Electric bikes

    With an e-bike every bike tour is a breeze! If you had few opportunities to cycle over the last weeks or if you are not sure concerning your fitness, but also with physical disabilities, every bike ride is a treat! The shiftable, low noise electric drive of our modern e-bike relieves you of some of the work and increases the pedal force up to 3 times ... So you can now book a bike tour together with cyclists who have different fitness level. Acclivity can be handled easily.

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    Arrival/Departure

    Arrival by plane

    Airport: Birmingham Int. Airport (BHX)
    To Birmingham International airport and then by bus to Stratford upon Avon. Or by private transfer: Birmingham International Airport - Stratford Upon Avon (on request)


    Arrival by train/bus

    Train station: Stratford-upon-Avon

    Public transportation: by train or bus from Birmingham International Airport to Stratford-upon-Avon (duration approx. 2 hours, price approx. EUR 20 per person) depending on the connection;

    Timetables Train or bus connections between Birmingham Airport and Stratford-Upon-Avon: www.nationalrail.co.uk or www.nationalexpress.co.uk


    Additional information

    • Minimum number of participants: 2 people, single travelers on request for an extra charge.
    • Visitor’s tax, if applicable, is to be paid on site at the hotels.
    • The tour is not recommended for children!

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