This is a wonderfully varied tour that links three different towns - Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Chipping Campden - which each offer their own unique blend of history and culture. It's also our only tour that takes in Warwick, offering an opportunity to visit the world-famous Warwick Castle. We think you'll agree that it's pretty spectacular!
Warwick itself lies upon the river Avon, and the route includes some lovely canalside cycling which is completely traffic-free and full of historical points of interest. Upon reaching Stratford-upon-Avon, there is lots of Shakespearean-related culture and heritage to soak up. The tour then heads into the heart of the Cotswolds, taking in pretty villages like Ebrington and the gem of this area, Chipping Campden. There are also some fantastic landscape gardens to visit en route, including Kiftsgate and/or Hidcote.
This is a wonderful option for anyone looking for a long weekend away - four days of gentle cycling and three nights in our hand-picked luxury hotels.
Holiday details
Price
- Luxury
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from £1,065 per person
Based on two people sharing a room
What’s included?
There are no extras, however you’ll love what’s included as standard
Duration
3 nights
Start & Finish
Start at Mallory Court Hotel in Leamington Spa and finish at The Kings Hotel in Chipping Campden
Hotels
- Luxury
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Characterful and historic 4 star hotels
Holiday type
Self-guided
This tour is priced without a guide and you are free to explore on your own. If you would like a guide for part or all of your trip, we are happy to provide a knowledgeable, local guide
Activity level
Gentle cycling (2) More info...
Mileage
3 or 4 days of cycling 19 - 23 miles per day
Terrain
A couple of slopes on Day 2, otherwise fairly flat
Traffic-free
30%
Itinerary day-by-day
Luxury
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1. Day one
Leamington Spa
Arrive at your hotel in Leamington Spa at your leisure. Your host will meet you, fit you to your bikes, answer any questions you have and run through your itinerary to check you are happy with everything. You are free to enjoy the rest of your evening at this quintessential English country house hotel.
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2. Day two
Leamington Spa to Stratford-upon-Avon
A wonderful first day of cycling; much of it traffic-free cruising along 2 different canals, taking in Warwick (where you may wish to stop and visit the castle), the Grand Union Canal and the Hatton Lock flight. Your route then heads cross country through quaint little villages to Mary Arden's Farm, where Shakespeare’s mother used to live. Soak up the history here with a guided tour of the house, and then hop back on your bike and cycle along the Stratford Canal into the heart of the town, where your hotel awaits you.
23 miles (37 km)
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3. Day three
Stratford-upon-Avon to Chipping Campden
Depart Startford in the morning and set out on your route, which takes you along a former railway line and then heads with a gentle slope into the Cotswolds. This is quintessential England, with delightful honey-coloured villages to explore like Ebrington and charming countryside. There is the opportunity to stop off en route and visit Hidcote Manor Gardens and/or Kiftsgate if you're green fingered. Your final destination is Chipping Campden, known widely as the gem of The Cotswolds - a lovely place to stop for the night and take the time to enjoy in all its splendour.
19 miles (31 km)
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4. Day four
Circular route from Chipping Campden
Today you have the option of doing a circular ride through the Cotswolds all the way to Moreton-in-Marsh, taking in some delightful villages and charming countryside, before returning back to Chipping Campden. We will then transfer you back to your car in Leamington or drop you at the local station for your return home.
20 miles (32 km)