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England: Oxford & the Cotswolds

Self-Guided Biking

Starting from 5 days at

$3,395

Savor the unspoiled Cotswolds at your own pace during this inn-to-inn self-guided biking tour through one of Britain’s most celebrated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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England: Bath & the Cotswolds

Guided Biking

Starting from 6 days at

$4,595

The charming Cotswolds unfold before you on this UK cycling holiday, as you spin from bucolic countryside to the Georgian jewel of Bath.

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Discover England

England is a place where the past feels very much alive. From the rich artistic, literary, and military history of London to centuries-old manors nestled among ancient farmlands and prehistoric sites like Stonehenge, travelers can both get lost in history and discover modern delights on this verdant island.

English towns and cities contain a wealth of cultural highlights, from Gothic cathedrals to modern museums and landmarks known the world over. Equally enthralling is the iconic countryside, where the country’s rural past lives on in protected lands and the public pathways that meander through them.

With thousands of miles of footpaths and bridleways, England makes the ideal setting for a bike tour. Clusters of quaint, countryside villages sprinkled throughout acres of rural scenery invite travelers to meander between them and stop for authentic cultural experiences. Start your day wandering through rolling emerald hills with grazing sheep as your walking companions, and wind down with a relaxing meal by the fireplace in a warm, friendly pub.

From castles to country houses, arboretums to museums, fine dining to cozy pubs—there’s something for everyone on a biking tour in England.

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Country Highlights

Marvel at breathtaking vistas along the famed Cotswold Way and Monarch’s Way, traversing bucolic pastureland dotted with sheep and small wooded glens.
Walk into 17th-century market towns, where wool, yarn, and farm produce were traded and sold for centuries.
Pass Highgrove House, the family residence of Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.
Visit Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Winston Churchill and home to 2,000 acres of magnificently landscaped grounds.

Pub Culture

British pubs are so much more than a place to grab a pint. They function as community centers in both small towns and cities alike. Enjoy the company of locals of all ages and backgrounds as you grab a seat at the bar or perhaps claim a comfy chair by a roaring fire. Catch snippets of conversations about daily life, or join in and make some local friends!

Royal England

Interest in the British Royal family has been firmly entrenched across the pond. Royal wedding watchers and history buffs alike will delight in visiting Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and the Tower of London. Outside of London there are plenty of Royal attractions as well, from the Queen’s Norfolk retreat at Sandringham to Althorp House, the ancestral home of Diana, Princess of Wales.

Tea Time

Elevenses, afternoon tea, cream tea, high tea… there are plenty of opportunities throughout the day to partake in the iconic English tradition of tea time. Whether you sit down to a formal service in a tearoom complete with finger sandwiches and pastries, or simply order a cuppa with a scone in the morning, you’ll soon learn why the English are so passionate about their tea.

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Self-Guided tour with my friend, it was amazing, Ride-with-GPS was perfect, did not get lost anywhere. Ride Inn to Inn, picturesque villages, stone houses, just like Downtown Abbey. Felt very safe every day, Pubs and food were delicious. We had no problem with our bikes, it was a perfect trip! Note there was no leaders on this Self-Guided tour but the VBT local host that set up our bikes and make sure our luggage was delivered at every Inn was great, very helpful and friendly.

Silvy, Vermont

England: Oxford & the Cotswolds

My friends and I just returned from the self-guided tour of the Cotswolds, UK. The scenery is fairytale beautiful and the local people were very kind and hospitable. Overall, I would recommend this trip to others, with a few reservations. We were on the second week of a newly operating Self-guided tour and there were some kinks to work out. There were seven cyclists total within this tour group and three of us had bag racks mounted improperly as to drag upon the back tire rendering the bike inoperable. We called for support at the beginning of the ride one mile from the Oxford hotel and waited for three hours for a support person who did not fix the problem. Due to the long delay, we had to forfeit our purchased tour of Blenheim Castle. The last 1 1/2 mile my ebike died due to increased resistance on the bike due to the poorly installed rack. We were riding approx. 10 hours that day. My bike and others wre fixed the following evening by VBT, but our party missed out on essentially two of the five days of the bike tour. Other suggestions would be to eliminate the narrow, hazardous pedestrian path along the canal leaving Oxford. It was an obstacle course of unleashed dogs, kids, fishermen, and other cyclists riding far to fast. I was clipped by one such rider and ended up in a nettle patch...better than the canal to the other side. Suggestions for safety would be that all bikes be equiped with mirrors and working tail lights (three of the seven did not have working lights). Would change the Burford hotel due to dinky room size, no AC, and difficulty carrying luggage up and down a very old, narrow staircase.

Lori C, Arizona

England: Oxford & the Cotswolds

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