Cycling holidays in The Cotswolds

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Taking a cycling holiday in The Cotswolds is the best way to see this most quintessential English area which runs for 100 miles from the north east near Chipping Campden to the south west in Bath. Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this is one of our most popular holiday regions with Oxford or Kingham the usual starting locations.

The majority of the riding is along quiet country lanes (bike paths are few and far between), which wind their way through honey-coloured villages, over rivers and streams, and through valleys and hills with stunning views and sheep clad pastures. ‘Wolds’ means ‘hills’ - so be prepared for some slopes, although we have carefully crafted our routes to minimise any steep gradients, so you can focus on enjoying the view and soaking up the atmosphere and culture of the area.

History is in abundance from the very early colleges in Oxford to Roman roads, early water-powered woollen mills and Georgian mansions. Enjoy palaces, stately homes, museums and theatres and discover numerous hidden gems from gardens and farm shops to vineyards and waterways as well as better known stars such as Stow on Wold, Burford and Tetbury There are brilliant village inns serving locally brewed ales and some outstanding hotels and Michelin starred restaurants. Along with your gps routes (or guide), you will also receive a Carter Company Adventure Handbook, which is packed full of insider tips, stories about the history of the area and other interesting nuggets of information that give you the opportunity to really get to know this beautiful part of England.

Our Cotswolds highlights

Coln valley

A dreamy and enchanting tiny river valley in a hidden corner of the Cotswolds in which nestle a string of idyllic hamlets and old mills.

Included in our The Cotswolds and Stonehenge holiday

Broadway Tower

A folly conceived by Capability Brown at the top of the Cotswolds escarpment. Climb to the roof for a view over 16 counties.

Included in our Ramble and ride in the Cotswolds holiday

Dry stone walls

Over 4,000 miles of limestone walls run across the Cotswolds. Mortar free, many have stood for over 200 years.

Included in our Shakespeare country and the Cotswolds holiday

Daylesford

Ultra quality organic farm shop and restaurant exquisitely presented, beautiful to nose around but bad news for the pocket!

Included in our Whistle-stop Cotswolds holiday

Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace is a World Heritage Site with over 300 years of history and home to the 12th Duke of Marlborough and his family.

Included in our Cotswold villages and Oxford holiday

Kiftsgate Gardens

Kiftsgate Court Gardens are inspirational, have a rose named after them and have been crafted by 3 generations of women gardeners from the same family.

Included in our Cotswold gardens holiday