Itinerary needs some refinement. Sold start but needs to set what's physically possible and enjoyable at the same time.
England
Diamond in the rough.
Brian H, Portland OR
England & Scotland: Lake District to Edinburgh
What a bike vacation is meant to be!
Exceptional beauty, charming hotels, great food, outstanding guides! What more is there?
John from Florida, South Florida
England & Scotland: Lake District to Edinburgh
ONE OF OUR FAVORITES
This was one of our favorite VBT trips! The lovely area, the relaxed pace, the guides, the accommodations were top notch. We had a very congenial group of people which was small (only 8 people). The e-bikes made this trip possible for us and we look forward to doing more easy/moderate rides. The guides, Will and Dan couldn't have been more accommodating, fun and helpful always looking out for our safety and comfort.
Marguerite, Reston, Va.
England: Bath & the Cotswolds
Cotswolds and Bath
This was our 10th VBT trip and was one of our favorites. The Cotswolds scenery was beautiful and being able to see Oxford and Bath was a plus. Our guides (Jago and Hattie) took great care of us and were very knowledgeable about the history of the area. Most of our group used e-bikes because the terrain was very hilly. If you are a strong rider, a road bike will suffice. All of the other guests on the trip were very friendly. I highly recommend this trip!
England: Bath & the Cotswolds
A Fantastic Trip
What a fantastic trip this was. This was my 6th time going to England, but my first for the Cotswold region and what an extraordinary time it was. The food was fantastic, everywhere you looked the views were spectacular. It was fantastic trip which I would do again in a heart beat.
Tasha, Vermont
England: Bath & the Cotswolds
Cream Tea, Charming Gardens, Lovely Walks
My husband and I did this self-guided tour in early September and absolutely loved it. Country Walkers did an impeccable job taking care of every detail--booking hotels, moving our suitcases between hotels, and, best of all, the "route notes" book was so detailed and had everything we needed from step-by-step directions and restaurant suggestions to history and ideas for things to do. It felt like a wonderful adventure following the famous paths through sheep pastures and little forest thickets, past gardens and ancient churches, and climbing over or around all the different gates. It was often overcast and misty in the mornings, but the mid-day sun burned it all away. Our highlights are choosing to stop for an hour to check out the Hailes Abbey Museum and rubbing elbows with some locals at the only pub in a tiny village. So many great memories! We liked the intimate experience of doing a self-guided trip and the independence (without the planning!) that it provided. We spent some extra days in London at the end of our trip...that was just icing on the cake.
Ashlea, South Burlington, VT
England: Bath & the Cotswolds
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