Stratford to Bath Cycling Tour

Arrive in Stratford Upon Avon. Stay overnight in Stratford. 

A: Circular route from Stratford Upon Avon (Full route: 29.5 miles / 47 km | Short route: 18 miles / 29 km) 

Today’s route will take you on a circular route taking in all of the sights and surrounding countryside of Stratford Upon Avon. Generally cycling on quiet lanes you will pass Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, Mary Arden’s House, Snitterfield and Aston Cantlow. A wide choice of villages inns will be available in Wilmcote, Snitterfield, Bearly Cross and Aston Cantlow for a traditional pub lunch. 

Stay overnight in Stratford Upon Avon. No luggage transfer required.  

B: Linear Route from Stratford Upon Avon to Moreton In Marsh (Full route: 35 miles / 56 km | Short route 28 miles / 45 km) 

This cycling route will take you from Stratford Upon Avon through a mixture of country lanes and cycle paths to Moreton in Marsh. Highlights along this route will include The Greenway, Mickleton, gardens at Hidcote and Kiftsgate as well as the old market town of Chipping Campden before reaching Moreton In Marsh where you will stay overnight. 

Stay overnight in Moreton In Marsh. Luggage will be transferred 

C: Linear route from Moreton-in-Marsh to Bourton-on-the-Water (Full route: 25.5 miles / 41 km | Short route: 18 miles / 29 km) 

Cycling past the River Evenlode, day four will take you from Moreton in Marsh to Bourton on the Water via traditional Cotswold villages such as Stow-on-the-Wold and Upper Slaughter. Bourton-on-the-Water offers a unique country experience, with a range of attractions providing something for everyone. 

Stay overnight in Bourton-on-the-Water. Luggage will be transferred. 

D: Linear route from Bourton-on-the-Water to Cirencester (Full route: 29 miles / 47 km | 21 miles / 34 km) 

This cycle route includes a visit to Northleach, an old market town, and Bibury, the most beautiful village in England according to artist William Morris, before continuing to the old market town of Cirencester. 

Stay overnight in Cirencester. Luggage will be transferred.  

E: Linear route from Cirencester to Malmesbury (Full route: 30 miles / 48 km | Short route: 16 miles / 26 km) 

Departing from Cirencester, this route takes you via small villages and quiet roads to the fantastic Cotswold Water Park which includes a watersport centre, lakeside beach and café and plenty of places to stop off and explore. Continue through Tetbury with gorgeous boutique shopping, and on past Westonbirt Arboretum to Malmesbury.  

Stay overnight in Malmesbury. Luggage will be transferred.  

F: Linear route from Malmesbury to Bath (Full route: 29.5 miles / 47 km | Short route: 26 miles / 41 km) 

After a short stint on the main road, travel down quiet roads to Foxley and Norton before reaching Castle Combe. Castle Combe is stunningly beautiful with a gorgeous river frontage and is also famous for motor and motorcycle racing. Continue into Bath  

Stay overnight in Bath. Luggage will be transferred.  

Key details include:

• This tour starts in Stratford
• This tour ends in Bath
• The 7 day, 6 night holiday will be routed B C D E F * 
• The 8 day, 7 night holiday will be routed A B C D E F

There are many highlights to take on on the Stratford to Bath cycling tour including:

• Anne Hathaway's Cottage
• Mary Arden's House
• Cotswold towns such as Chipping Campden, Moreton-in-Marsh and Bourton-on-the-Water
• The iconic chocolate box row of houses in Bibury
• The stunning spa town of Bath

There are many ways to get to Stratford including:

By Rail: Stratford Upon Avon is easily accessible from Britain’s rail network with its own rail station only a 10-minute walk away from the town centre. From Birmingham: London Midland Trains run a service every half-hour. From London: Chiltern Railways run a service every two hours. 

By Car: Stratford Upon Avon is well-connected to Britain’s motorway network with direct routes from the M1, M5, M6, M40, M42 and M69. Please note, clients will need to arrange to return from Bath to Stratford-Upon-Avon to collect their car.