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Best of the Cotswolds Cycling

7 Days Starting in Broadway, United Kingdom and ending in Bourton-on-the-Water, United Kingdom

Visiting: Broadway, Winchcombe, Chipping Campden, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cotswolds, Stow-on-the-Wold

Tour operator:

Exodus Adventure Travels

Tour code:

C06CO

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Self Guided

Physical rating:

Easy & Moderate

Age range:

12-99

Special diets catered:

Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements

From: $2450 $2334 Travel Club discount: -$116

NB: Prices correct on 23-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating cycling adventure through the Cotswolds, England's largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This tour invites you to explore the charming villages of Broadway and Bourton-on-the-Water, with stays in cozy bed and breakfasts offering warm hospitality. Pedal your way to iconic landmarks like Broadway Tower and the ancient Saxon capital of Winchcombe, while enjoying some of the best 'off the beaten track' routes. With high-quality bikes, GPS navigation, and luggage transfers, your journey is seamless and stress-free. Delight in local cuisine and quintessentially British experiences, from sampling regional cheeses to indulging in traditional cream teas. This tour promises a perfect blend of scenic beauty, historical exploration, and cultural immersion, making it an unforgettable cycling experience in the heart of the United Kingdom.

Highlights

Explore the Cotswolds, England's largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Cycle to Broadway Tower, a historic landmark designed by Capability Brown.
Visit the ancient Saxon capital of Winchcombe, Sudeley Castle, and Hailes Abbey.
Discover the charming village of Chipping Campden, known as the Jewel of the Cotswolds.
Enjoy scenic cycling routes through picturesque villages like Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold.
Experience the beautiful countryside and off-the-beaten-track routes in the Cotswolds.
Visit the Motoring Museum in Bourton-on-the-Water.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive In Broadway

Location: Broadway

Accommodation Name: Hadley House or similar

Arrive in Broadway, gateway to the North Cotswolds, the village has a wide main street lined with independent shops, restaurants, hotels and plenty of antique shops.Stay overnight at Hadley House or similar

Day 2 : Winchcombe

Location: Winchcombe

Accommodation Name: Hadley House or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

After your briefing and bike set-up you'll leave the wide streets of Broadway for Childswickham with its differing building styles. On to Aston Somerville on the edge of the Vale of Evesham renowned for market gardening. Continuing on the flat to Wormington with the Cotswold escarpment in the distance before Toddington the home of the Warwickshire and North Gloucestershire narrow gauge railway. Explore the narrow streets of Winchcombe and visit Sudeley Castle. The return to Broadway is via Didbrook, Hailes and Hailes Abbey, a former Cistercian Abbey. Cycle through typical English Parkland observing the sheep grazing which made the area so famous amongst the mature trees and the thatched Cricket Club Pavillion of Stanway. Continue to the picture perfect village of Stanton before returning to Broadway.Stay overnight at Hadley House or similar

Day 3 : Chipping Campden

Location: Chipping Campden

Accommodation Name: Hadley House or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today you will cycle to the Jewel of the Cotswolds, Chipping Campden. With the Cotswold escarpment on your right the first village you'll come to is Willersey with its idyllic duck pond followed by Weston sub Edge and Aston sub Edge before tackling the first hill of the day to Chipping Campden. Explore this beautiful Wool town and its mediaeval history before taking the short ride to its little sister Broad Campden with an array of thatched cottages. Return to Chipping Campden for the second hill to Dovers Hill the site of the local Olimpicks! Enjoy fantastic views over the Vale of Evesham and continue along the top of the Cotswold Escarpment to Broadway Tower the brainchild of Capabilty Brown over 200 years ago. Continuing along the escarpment but slowly downhill past the Lavender farm to the beautiful Cotswold hillside village of Snowshill with its honey coloured stone cottages and Tudor Manor House. Free wheel all the way downhill back to Broadway!!Stay overnight at Hadley House or similar

Day 4 : Broadway To Bourton-On-The-Water

Location: Bourton-on-the-Water

Accommodation Name: The Manor Close B&B or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today starts with another chance to visit the National Trust property of Snowshill before your route takes you on quiet country lanes, past farmland and Guiting Wood to the pretty villages of Guiting Power and Naunton. Stop for refreshments in one of the villages - a great choice of pubs and cafes. Take your time and arrive in Bourton-on-the-Water, your base for the next 3 nights.Stay overnight at The Manor Close B&B or similar

Day 5 : Burford

Location: Cotswolds

Accommodation Name: The Manor Close B&B or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today's cycle ride takes you on some of the best 'off the beaten track' routes in the Cotswolds to the beautiful villages of Great Rissington, Great Barrington and Burford with its charming high street sloping down to the Windrush river. The return to Bourton-on-the-Water goes via Northleach with its beautiful wool church and museum of Mechanical Music. The shorter route mises out Burford.Stay overnight at The Manor Close B&B or similar

Day 6 : Stow-On-The-Wold

Location: Stow-on-the-Wold

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your route today takes you through the villages of Bledington, Kingham and Broadwell to Stow-on-the-Wold, a market town on the convergence of many major roads, including the Roman Fosse Way and the highest of the Cotswold towns. Return through Lower Slaughter to visit the Motoring Museum in Bourton-on-the-Water.

Day 7 : Leave Bourton-On-The-Water

Location: Bourton-on-the-Water

Meals Included: Breakfast

Depart Bourton-on-the-Water after breakfast.

What's Included

6 nights twin-centre accommodation in 3 star hotels

The tour includes 6 nights of accommodation in twin-centre 3-star hotels.
Breakfasts daily

Daily breakfasts are included in the tour package.
Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent

The tour is managed by a local Headwater-appointed agent.
GPS Route directions and maps

GPS route directions and maps are provided for the cycling tour.
RideWithGPS navigation app

The RideWithGPS navigation app is included to guide you through scenic routes.
Luggage transfers between hotels

Luggage transfers between hotels are included to ensure a hassle-free experience.
High Quality Bikes

High-quality bikes are provided for exploring the Cotswolds.

What's Not Included

Hotel upgrades

Hotel upgrades are not included in the tour package.
Travel insurance

Travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.
Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)

Single accommodation is not included but is available on request with a compulsory supplement.
Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)

A solo traveller supplement applies if only one person is travelling on a departure date.
Visas & vaccinations

Visas and vaccinations are not included and must be arranged separately.

Food

Enjoy the local cuisine in quintessentially British pubs, cafes and delicatessens - local delicacies include Cerney Ash or Stinking Bishop cheeses, Crackleberry Farm eggs, Cotswold Cream liqueur and the local ales - try the Yubby beer from the Yubberton Brewery Co. There's also the archetypal English Cream Teas that go down a treat with a nice hot cup of tea!

Accommodation

Stay at the charming Hadley House Bed & Breakfast in Broadway, offering ensuite rooms with traditional decor, flat screen TVs, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Enjoy a full English breakfast in a beautiful dining room. Alternatively, experience the Manor Close B&B in Bourton-on-the-Water, featuring English country house charm and locally sourced breakfast ingredients.

Check out our Q&As

What type of bikes are provided for the cycling tour?

The tour provides high-quality bikes for exploring the Cotswolds.
How is luggage handled during the tour?

Luggage transfers between hotels are arranged to ensure a hassle-free experience.
What navigation aids are available during the cycling tour?

The tour includes GPS route directions and the RideWithGPS navigation app to guide you through scenic routes.
What kind of breakfast is offered at the accommodations?

A full English breakfast and buffet items are served at the accommodations, with locally sourced ingredients wherever possible.
What happens if the primary accommodation is not available?

If the primary accommodation is not available, an alternative of the same standard will be used.

Are there any notable historical sites included in the tour?

Yes, the tour includes visits to historical sites such as Sudeley Castle, Hailes Abbey, and the ancient Saxon capital of Winchcombe.
What are some of the local delicacies that can be enjoyed during the tour?

Local delicacies include Cerney Ash or Stinking Bishop cheeses, Crackleberry Farm eggs, Cotswold Cream liqueur, and local ales like Yubby beer from the Yubberton Brewery Co.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
How long has the tour company been trading?

Exodus has been trading since 1974
What documents will I receive before I travel?

Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
Can I join the tour once it has departed?

You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.

Reviews of this operator

Gergana Racheva

Very helpful and prompt service

06-Jan-2023

Very helpful and prompt service. I called to check for an already booked trip and once we sorted this, the agent was ready to help me with another booking as well. He actually waited for me to book my flight tickets, answered all my questions, informed me of all my options. Exodus is a tour company I am using regularly due to the quality of their trips, ease of booking and helpfulness of their customer service team

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Tim Hardy

Stunning walking. Walking the Amalfi Coast

04-Nov-2021

This trip takes you through the most beautiful parts of the Mediterranean walking with a guide and also discovering the wonders of Pompeii and Vesuvius. The hotel had a nice feel as family run, spotless and comfortable rooms, we were well looked after for breakfasts and dinner each day, and the barmen fixed some mean cocktails for us.!

paul green (Google Reviewer)

Went on a tour of...

14-Jan-2022

Went on a tour of morocco in October and loved it ,mohamed the tour guide was excellent, probably go with exodus to India next year

Paul Green

It's amazing what you can do in a week! Cycling the Dalmatian Coast.

08-Oct-2021

This holiday was extremely enjoyable. The itinerary is well planned and the route takes you to a variety of destinations. Not having been to Croatia before I didn't know there were so many beautiful small islands and I loved the ferry and catarmaran rides. The coastal route we took was dramatic and the World Heritage sites in Split and Dubrovnik very interesting and worth visiting. The Adriatic Sea was warm, blue and inviting, good for swimming even in October. The hotels we stayed in varied in size from medium to large. I particularly liked the one just outside Dubrovnik as I had a sea view. Tourists were plentiful in Split and Dubrovnik but in the other places we stayed there was an end of season feel and it was quiet on the roads and in the resorts. The food was good and our guide was always able to recommend a nice restaurant for our evening meal. The weather in October was good for cycling - not hot, partly cloudy most days and one day it rained!

Mrs Y Morrison

Fabulous company and trip

06-Jan-2023

We went overland from Cape Town to Zimbabwe through Botswana and Namibia. What a fantastic trip. Our first time with Exodus although we have travelled extensively around the world. We would highly recommend this company for such a brilliant trip - we got everything and more all at a good price. Thanks to everyone involved. We are looking at our next trip!

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Ann B (Google Reviewer)

We had a week walking...

08-Oct-2024

We had a week walking and wine in the Duro valley with two local guides Louis and Theresa. They were both exceptional, knowledgeable, professional and funny. Our group of 11 had a great time. This was a premium tour. Our 4 star hotels were both well located clean and with great views. We had several local meals arranged by our guides with local people cooking for us. We did not meet any other walkers during our hikes only two shepherds. I would certainly recommend this tour to anyone interested in the local produce and wine. We both felt as we had learnt a lot about Portugal during this tour. We will use Exodus again. One of our group had done 30 tours with Exodus over the years. Quite an endorsement.

Alison Payton (Google Reviewer)

I've done 8 trips in...

17-May-2023

I've done 8 trips in the last 14 years with Exodus, and have been rewarded with a 10% discount on all future bookings. I feel very confident that I'll receive pleasant, efficient service, and have the unusual holiday experience that I'm looking for each time. I've trekked to the top of snow-capped peaks, wild-camped in the desert, seen amazing spectacles of nature, visited 4 capital cities in a week, and learned about local culture and experienced local hospitality in a way that I simply wouldn't on a conventional holiday. The quality of the accommodation and guides can vary, but this is mainly down to cultural differences and things that Exodus can't control. I've only ever complained once, my complaint was taken seriously, and I was sent a discount voucher - you can't say fairer than that. I remain a loyal customer.

David (Google Reviewer)

Exodus are generally a good...

21-Aug-2024

Exodus are generally a good travel company. Things tend to run smoothly and trips well organised. Their customers tend to be at retirement age. Trips are a bit overpriced. I would also avoid trips in Europe, as these often focus on more coffee stops and meals, rather than walking. I would also recommend making sure your guide records any accidents you have, hopefully not applicable. I had one on Sierra de Aitana which the guide saw and knew about, but he and Exodus said it never happened when I followed up after the trip. I wasn’t putting in a claim, just suggested a safety improvement. They have since apologised and acknowledged this as an error. They are a good reliable option for outside of Europe trips.

Jacquelyn Moore (Google Reviewer)

Food came quickly. Staff very...

07-Mar-2024

Food came quickly. Staff very friendly and polite . However the chef or person preparing the food did not seem to read the menu! If it says a meal should come with vegetables, you should not have to ask for them. They served shepherds pie with garlic bread! The munchies ice cream sundae said it should come in a glass with a flake but came in a little bowl with just a few munchies! When asking the staff were happy to replace and correct but customer should get what they order and what menu says first time round!!

johanna leonor (Google Reviewer)

If you like to be...

07-Sep-2023

If you like to be mistreated Exodus is perfect for you. If you enjoy terrible choices for hotels and pseudo restaurants Exodus is perfect for you. Careless about their clients and loveless about their propositions. Exodus has been a dissatisfaction and disappointment about every dealing i and my group have had with him. Especially a man called Simone who just cares about the money he can get from you couldn’t care less about service.

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