Gloucestershire &amp; Worcestershire


<p>With miles of peaceful country lanes, trails, and bridleways zig-zagging our glorious shires, Glos &amp; Worcs are two of the best counties for biking. The only dilemma is where to head first.</p>



<p>Luckily we&#8217;ve curated 8 brilliant cycle routes to get you pedalling off into the sunrise / sunset like a pro. Fancy exploring some e-bike action? No sweat. You might be surprised to know that some bikes have ranges up to 130 miles, meaning you can reach places other cyclists can’t in just a day.</p>



<p>Whether you&#8217;re a keeno beano biker, a relative newbie, or just want to get the kids out into nature check out these brilliant picks.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-minchinhampton-amp-nailsworth-circular-from-burleigh-court-hotel"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Minchinhampton &amp; Nailsworth Circular (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.burleighcourtcotswolds.co.uk/activities-and-experiences/" target="_blank">Minchinhampton &amp; Nailsworth Circular</a>, from Burleigh Court Hotel</h2>



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<p>Set off from the stunning Burleigh Court Hotel for this top notch circular ride with Cotswold Mountain Biking. Starting from the hotel, Tim will take you on a stunning zip through nature, taking in the National Trust Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons just nearby, over gently bubbling waterways, through the glorious scenery and vineyards of Woodchester and Nailsworth and back to Burleigh where you can refresh with a cool drink or lunch on the sun terrace. This route uses so e-bikes and is a real treat!&nbsp;Rides are for children over the age of 13 and adults with a maximum group size of 5. <a href="https://www.relive.cc/view/vXOnGA5V556">View the route here |</a><a href="https://www.cotswoldmountainbiking.co.uk/bookings">&nbsp;Book your guided tour here</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cotswold-e-bike-tours-abbey-farm-cirencester-and-cotswolds"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Cotswold e-Bike tours (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.cotswoldebikes.co.uk/" target="_blank">Cotswold e-Bike tours</a>, Abbey Farm, Cirencester and Cotswolds</h2>



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<p>How about setting off on a spectacular tour of the Cotswolds with an organic packed lunch packed into your pannier? Sound idyllic? Then book a tour with Cotswold e-Bikes located at Abbey Home Farm. Perfectly placed just minutes from the market town of Cirencester you&#8217;ll get to pedal through some of the most famous picture postcard villages in the Cotswolds such as Barnsley, Bibury and beyond. From a flat 15k loop to a challenging 50k they have something for all abilities, with routes that avoid major roads. If you are staying locally, they will even drop up to 8 bikes straight to your door and pick them up again when you are pedalled out. The e-bikes come with Garmin sat navs to help you navigate country roads with turn-by-turn directions so you never have to stop and look at a pesky map! As well as providing bespoke routes with hotly tipped pit-stops along the way, you can opt for one of Abbey Farm&#8217;s own homemade organic packed lunches. </p>



<p>Or, <a aria-label="try this Circular Route you can do on your own (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.cotswolds.com/dbimgs/Cirencester%20Circular.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">try this Circular Route you can do on your own</a> taking in Cirencester, Fairford, Quenington, Baunton and the glorious Cotswolds Water Park. A really lovely route with lots to see.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-easy-family-bike-ride-stroud"><a href="https://www.cyclinguk.org/event/easy-bike-week-ride">Easy Family Bike Ride,</a> Stroud</h2>



<p>Join in other keen cyclists on this bike ride on 16 June. Organised by Stroud Valley Bike Club, this gentle 25 mile route hits the road in Dudbridge at 11am. Describing itself as &#8216;Female friendly&#8217; it sounds like a great one to do if you&#8217;re normal put off by the testosterone of a cyclist pack!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-berkeley-circular-ride-berkeley"><a href="https://www.cotswolds.com/things-to-do/berkeley-circular-ride-33-miles-p1975123" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Berkeley Circular Ride (opens in a new tab)">Berkeley Circular Ride</a>, Berkeley</h2>



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<p>What finer way to cycle than taking in the oldest inhabited castle in England. The 12th century Berkeley Castle is one of the highlights of this lovely circular ride which starts off in the town of Berkeley and snakes its way across almost 35 miles of total tranquility. Stop off at Slimbridge (with it&#8217;s great Wildfowl and Wetland Trust Reserve on the banks of the Severn Estuary) cycle through the National Trust Newark Park, stop for a picnic at the Coaley viewpoint and take in the breathtaking views over the River Severn and beyond on this loop that is perfect for all abilities. <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.ride-247-cirencester.co.uk/" target="_blank">Download the Berkeley Circular Ride map here.</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bourton-on-the-water-circular-route-bourton-on-the-water"><a aria-label="Bourton-on-the-Water Circular Route (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.routeyou.com/en-gb/route/view/6590361/recreational-cycle-route/bourton-on-the-water-and-the-picturesque-villages-of-the-cotswolds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bourton-on-the-Water Circular Route</a>, Bourton-on-the-Water</h2>



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<p>The Venice of the Cotswolds couldn&#8217;t be missed out on our list of beautiful bike routes. Try this 26-mile circular route which takes you not only through the dreamy village of Bourton-on-the-Water (we recommend starting early to dodge the crowds in Summer) but also through the two villages of Upper and Lower Slaughter, the epitome of Cotswold charm. Straddling the banks of the River Eye, the two villages have remained completely unchanged for over a century with no building work taking place at all since 1906. This ride is best suited to more experienced riders as it it challenging in sections, but so worth it. Need bikes? Head to Hartwells, in the middle of&nbsp;Bourton-on-the-Water, they do <a aria-label="all year round bike hire with route maps and advice on places to visit (opens in a new tab)" href="http://hartwellscotswoldcyclehire.uk/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">all year round bike hire with route maps and advice on places to visit</a> so you can go at your own pace.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-winchcombe-circular-ride-cheltenham"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Winchcombe Circular Ride, (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.cotswolds.com/dbimgs/Winchcombe%20Circular.pdf" target="_blank">Winchcombe Circular Ride,</a> Cheltenham</h2>



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<p>A good one for the whole family, this loop is a gorgeous ride through a number of villages in the North Cotswolds around Cheltenham. Starting in the market town of Winchcombe above the River Isbourne you&#8217;ll pedal past quintessential cottages, boutiques, quaint pubs and tea rooms. Be camera-ready for the spectacular <a href="https://glosworcs.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/sudeley-castle-gardens-cheltenham/">Sudeley Castle </a>with its 1,000 years of royal history, a great one with lots of stuff to see for the kids. <a href="https://www.cotswolds.com/dbimgs/Winchcombe%20Circular.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Find the Winchcombe Circular Ride map here.</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cotswold-line-national-cycle-route-glos-amp-worcs"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Cotswold Line National Cycle Route (opens in a new tab)" href="https://cycle.travel/route/cotswold_line" target="_blank">Cotswold Line National Cycle Route</a>, Glos &amp; Worcs</h2>



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<p>Combine steel and spokes with this great bike and trian mash-up. Cycle as far as you want then catch the train home! The Cotswold Line Cycle Route is a ride that follows the scenic Cotswold Line railway from Oxford to Worcester through Moreton-in-Marsh, Chipping Campden and Evesham. It&#8217;s brilliant for beginners, taking in the fine Cotswold scenery without the harder hills further south. It&#8217;s not totally flat of course, but there are plenty of cafés and pit-stops along the way. Do all 77 miles (great for a weekend cycling break) or just dip in for a few kilometres at your own pace. <a href="https://cycle.travel/route/cotswold_line" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> See the route here.</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-broadway-tower-circular-route-broadway-worcs"><a href="https://www.visit-broadway.co.uk/things-to-do/tower-bikes.php">Broadway Tower Circular Route,</a> Broadway, Worcs</h2>



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<p>Rock up with your own bikes to freewheel around the beautiful Broadway Tower, or, rent out one of the e-bikes offered here and rentable from Moustache at the Tower Barn.&nbsp;Plan a tour of the area or simply go for a short exploration. The team here will help you plan your route and give you great tips on where to go with a full introduction to e-biking and how to do it! Available for hire from 10am to 4pm daily.</p>


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