Wheeling on the Wolds - Cotswold Cycling Short Break

This short break is available for two night, three night, four night as well as the five night itinerary.

Ride 1 - Go past the charming cottages, manor houses and water mill in the villages of Lower and Upper Slaughter on the way to Stow on the Wold. Here, handsome stone buildings stand around a traditional market square that used to sell up 25,000 sheep in a day. On the way back, ride through Idbury and Church Westcote which has some wonderful views across the Oxfordshire Wolds.

Ride 2 - Follow the meandering River Windrush east to the Wychwood. In the little town of Burford the magnificent high street rises from the river bank and bears witness to the fine building stone and skilled masons for which this area is famous. On your return cycle through other delightful Cotswold villages such as Little Barrington and Sherborne along the other bank of the River Windrush.

Ride 3 - Cycle into the heart of the Cotswolds with sweeping views across unspoilt countryside. Take a break to visit local and exotic wildlife at The Cotswold Farm Park and enjoy stunning views Broadway Tower, a classic English folly built high on the escarpment offering views over twelve counties. Snowshill is one of the most attractive villages in the area and its manor contains a remarkable collection of historic objects. Winding lanes take you through the scenic villages of the Guitings and Naunton on the way back.

Ride 4 – Explore the handsome old market town of Northleach followed by cycling through the beautiful villages of Coln Dennis, Coln Rogers and Bibury. Visit the Chedworth Roman Villa, the most complete villa in Britain with mosaic floors, bath houses and heating system all on display in their original settings. There is also a collection of artefacts in the museum and an interesting visitor centre.

Key Details:

• Two night - three day, three night - four day, four night - five day and five night - six day itinerary to choose from.
• This tour is single centre and based in the Cotswold village of Bourton on the Water

There are lots of attractions and places to explore during your Cotswolds cycling short break, including:

• Bibury
• Bourton Model Village
• Cotswold Heritage Collection
• Cotswold Pottery
• Mechanical Music Museum
• Motor and Toy Museum
• Old Mill Museum
• Sherborne Estate
• Snowshill Manor
• Old Market Towns
• Cotswold Villages
• Tea rooms and traditional pubs

Getting to the Cotswolds

By Rail or Bus –

Take the train to either Cheltenham Spa or Moreton in Marsh then a local bus (route 801) or taxi to Bourton on the Water.

National express run a service between London and Bourton on the Water or there are regular services to Cheltenham Spa and you can take a local bus (route 801) to Bourton.  Below are websites that can help you plan your route.

Trainline

https://www.thetrainline.com/

National Express

https://www.nationalexpress.com/en

Pulmans route 801

https://bustimes.org/services/801-moreton-in-marsh-bourton-on-the-water-andovers

By Car – Bourton on the Water can be reached via the M4, M40 and M5 Motorways and local roads. Below is the AA that can help you plan your route.

https://www.theaa.com/route-planner/route

By Air – There are a number of airports close to the Cotswolds including Bristol and Birmingham.  From here take the train or coach to Cheltenham Spa or Moreton in Marsh.  Below is the Skyscanner website to plan your flight, see above for rail, coach and bus websites.

https://www.skyscanner.net/

For more information on getting to the Cotswolds please visit The Cotswolds website.