Windsor to Bath
This week-long trip takes you from Windsor to Bath. Travelling westward across southern England, you’ll cycle from Berkshire, through Oxfordshire and Wiltshire to Somerset.
If you love history and heritage, this trip is for you. It includes some of England’s most renowned heritage sites: Windsor Castle, Salisbury Cathedral, White Horse Hill, and two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Stonehenge and Avebury, and Bath city centre.
On this seven day, eight night trip, you’ll see a range of English towns and historic sites steeped in tradition, from the royal town of Windsor, to the vast open countryside of the Ridgeway, to rural heritage sites.
Key Facts
Total Distance: 191 miles/307 km
Difficulty: Easy/Medium
Tour Duration: 8 nights, 7 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 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Walk in the steps of the royal family through Windsor, up the Long Walk
- Wander the cobbled streets of Bath, discovering its Roman and Georgian history before stopping in traditional tea rooms
Points of interest
- Windsor Castle – the official residences of the King and the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world.
- White Horse Hill – a prehistoric hill figure cut into the chalk hill, offering panoramic views across the Vale of White Horse and beyond into Wiltshire and Berkshire.
- Salisbury Cathedral – renowned for having the tallest spire in the UK and its Magna Carta (1215) copy
- Stonehenge and Avebury – one of the most famous prehistoric monuments in the world
- Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent, the Circus and Pulteney Bridge – all in Bath city centre, where Roman, medieval and Georgian layers all coexist
Location
- Discover the riverside towns of Windsor and Henley, with a range of places to eat, drink and shop to your heart’s content
- Find out the phenomenon of crop circles, now associated with southern England’s prehistoric landscapes, especially Wiltshire
- 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.
