Bike and Walk Oxford to the Cotswolds
The three-day trip combines walking and cycling – starting in Oxford and venturing through Oxfordshire and the north Cotswolds.
You’ll enjoy riversides, woodlands and open fields with beautiful views. With some historic sights and plenty of traditional pubs and cafes along the way, you’ll get a snapshot of Oxford and the Cotswolds.
Key Facts
Total Distance: 46 miles/74 km
Difficulty: Easy
Tour Duration: 3 nights, 1 day walking, 2 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
- Combine both walking and cycling to discover the city of Oxford and its surrounding countryside
- Enjoy traditional English towns and villages, with plenty of time to stop in pubs and cafes
- See beautiful views across Oxfordshire – both city spaces, rolling hills and woodland
Points of interest
- Oxford – historic city centre, quiet waterways and meadow
- Blenheim Palace – one of England’s largest houses and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Minster Lovell Hall – ruins of a fifteenth-century manor house, in a tranquil, riverside setting
Location
- Explore the historic city of Oxford – its colleges, museums and Bodleian Library
- Stay in luxury accommodation, relax, unwind and eat locally sourced food
- Combine both city and countryside, seeing some of the very best of south England
- En-suite 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.
