London to Oxford
From London to the ‘city of dreaming Spires’, this cycle trip includes the iconic sights of England’s capital city, rural English countryside and historic Oxford.
From England’s vibrant capital to the peaceful beauty of the English countryside and the historic university city of Oxford, this trip includes history, heritage and beautiful views across two of England’s Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
Key Facts
Total Distance: 120 miles/193 km
Difficulty: Easy/Medium
Tour Duration: 5 nights, 4 days cycling
Suitability: Touring, leisure, electric or gravel bike
Navigation: Self-guided with GPS route and travel guide
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To view a full route description and itinerary please download our brochure.
- Highlights
- Included
- FAQ
Highlights
Highlights
- Visit London, England’s capital city
- Walk in the steps of the royal family through Windsor, up the Long Walk
- Enjoy sweeping views across The Chilterns
Points of interest
- Hampton Court Palace – once home of Henry VIII, with 60 acres of magnificent gardens
- Windsor Castle – the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world
- Greys Court – a country house with medieval, Tudor, Georgian and Victorian influences – unusually, owned/co-owned by women
- Historic Oxford – visit colleges, museums, the Bodleian Library, go punting on the river
Location
- Discover the royal town of Windsor and riverside town of Henley,
- Sample local food and drink and relax in hand-picked accommodation and
- Enjoy some of the many facets of southern England: city sights, a unique royal town, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and historic Oxford
- Ensuite accommodation arranged for you
- Breakfast included at each hotel
- Bikes – standard or electric
- Bicycle equipment – pannier bags, rack pack, phone holder, water bottle holder, power bank, basic tool kits
- Bike fitting – we meet you in person to set up the bikes for you, ensuring your comfort and safety
- Route guide – never get lost with our detailed route, available to follow in an easy-to-use app
- Door to door luggage transfers
- Welcome pack and travel guide – delivered to the hotel ahead of your arrival, this information pack includes details of your holiday including all points of interest on your route
- Personal recommendations for lunch, dinner, drinks and snack stops
How fit will I need to be?
The holiday routes are designed to help explore the area and you don’t need to be a super fit athlete to enjoy the ride! These are family friendly routes
Is this tour suitable for children?
This really depends on your child; you will know the answer to this better than we do. The routes are family friendly, but you will need to pedal during the day.
What if we break down?
We supply basic breakdown kit tools to help you get back on the road, but we will of course come and see you if you get stuck and need help.
How does luggage transfer work?
We collect your bags from the hotel and move them to your next accommodation. Where possible we take your bags into your rooms.
What meals are included?
Breakfast is included each day with your accommodation. You will have the option of a full English (cooked breakfast) or cereals and pastries.
Where will I stay?
In carefully selected accommodation on the route, all booked in advance by us. We will confirm accommodation with you prior to your arrival. Expect a mix of luxury and comfort.
Will anyone from your team meet me?
100% we will meet you on the day you start your tour and will try to meet you each day to collect your luggage. We also like to call the hotels each night to ensure you have arrived safely and check if there is anything we can help with.
Bikes and Equipment
We use high quality bikes, with both standard and electric bikes available. All bikes are fully serviced and set up for your safety and comfort. Attached are water bottle holders, phone holders, power banks, GPS app travel guide and routes, rear pannier bags are supplied as standard as well as a touring pack to help carry small items of luggage or shopping picked up along the way.
