Cycle England's Grand Tour from North to South
At a Glance
- 11 days, 10 nights
- 3* or 4* Hotels
- Guided
- Pickup: York
- Carbon: 103kg CO2e
- Difficulty: Moderate
- 5x Dinners
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$6295
Per Person, Double Occupancy
โ 25% Refundable Deposit
โ Booking Protected by ABTOT
โ 5* TripAdvisor Rated
Tour Highlights
- Pedal through the picture-perfect Yorkshire Dales
- Ride the circular of the North Lake District range for spectacular views of Skiddaw and Blencathra mountains
- Cycle the rugged Honister Pass near Lake Buttermere
- Visit the birthplace of William Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Enjoy a cycle through the country lanes of charming Cotswolds towns Chipping Campden and Moreton-in-Marsh
- Marvel at Blenheim Palace and indulge in treats from Daylesford Organic Farm shop
- Cycle the famous Camel Trail to Padstow
- Soak up Cornish life along the beautiful northern coastline of Cornwall
Your Itinerary
Due to local scheduling, activity time is subject to change. Accommodations vary depending on departure date.
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Handpicked Accommodation
The Stonehouse Hawes
Borrowdale Gates Countryside Hotel
The Manor House Hotel
The Francis Hotel
Harbour Hotel Padstow
What our guides say...
Everything you could wish for on a trip of a lifetime on two wheels.
Detailed Information
Whatโs Included
- All accommodation as indicated on the itinerary
- All breakfasts and x5 dinners (excluding dinner drinks)
- GPS routes, provided via RideWithGPS (app available for Apple or Android)
- All special events, iconic points of interests and entrance fees โ Entry into The Black Sheep Brewery, Wensleydale Cheese Factory, Honister Slate Mine, Shakespeareโs Birthplace, Hidcote Gardens, Blenheim Palace, King Charlesโ Gardens, The Roman Baths
- All transportation from rendezvous to farewell locations
- All baggage transportation
- All gratuities for baggage, porters and hotel service
- Services of a professional local guide
- 24/7 emergency telephone support
Accommodation Types
Difficulty Level
Equipment Provided
- Bikes (road / hybrid / e-bike (with supplement)
- Helmets
- Phone mounts
- Bike accessories
- Guests are free to bring their own pedals / saddles, which we will fit to the bikes
Pre & Post Tour Travel
Pick-up location: York railway station. Our holidays are designed to be completely stress-free, with the start of our tours sitting within easy reach of London, Bristol or the Midlands. This tour begins from York, a direct 2-hour train journey out of London.
End-of-tour location: Bodmin Parkway railway station, a direct 4.5-hour train journey from London Paddington. If you would like to stay in London for a few extra days, we have city tours available and a list of 4* and 5* partner hotels. Get in touch to find how we can extend your adventure.
FAQ's
Whatโs the best way to get to the start of the trip?
All of our trips are designed to be easily accessible via public transport and start from train stations served by direct trains from London Paddington. Similarly weโll transfer you back to a train station at the end of your trip. Weโre always happy to help with travel arrangements.
How hilly is England?
There are hills but that also means views! Weโll also make sure you a rewarded with cake and other delicious local food.
Can I join this trip as a solo traveller?
All our trips are open for single travellers to join. You will have a great time on our walking tours whether travelling on your own, as a couple, family or group, meeting like-minded people on our guided trips, or choosing your own adventure on our self-guided tours. โAs a single female, I would not hesitate to go on another Active England trip as a solo travellerโ. S.G.
Why go on a guided holiday?
Our guides are the beating heart of our tours and can make all the difference to the enjoyment of your walking holiday โ so we make sure to choose them VERY carefully! They are driven, knowledgeable, know how to have A LOT of fun and importantly will take you on the โroad less travelledโ across England. They are know the best spots for making your walking tour truly different and truly magical!
Whatโs the weather like in England?
Changeable! Devon & Cornwall has a much more tropical climate than the rest of England so it is often warmer and wetter โ itโs not uncommon to have sunshine and showers in the same day, or even the same hour! Itโs generally very pleasant and settled during the summer. It can be a little cooler up North, so weโd recommend layers and waterproofs. And we always recommend suncream, even on a cloudy day!
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Make this trip private
Our private tours are based on our tried and tested group departures with two key differences. They offer you the freedom to travel when you wish and with whoever you’d like to holiday with.
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Carbon Footprint
Whatโs the Number?
Nearly everything has a carbon footprint. Together with ecollective, weโve measured the carbon impact of not only every tour we operate but our entire business. Weโve taken into account greenhouse gas emissions across the business including office, travel, website, vehicles, accommodation, activities, food, suppliersโฆ
What does the number mean?
Weโre going to improve this by measuring and reducing our footprint each year. That means working with our suppliers to make changes that have a more positive impact on us and the planet. What does this look like in reality?
- Redesign trips to reduce our carbon impact
- Working closely with all our suppliers across England to join us on our decarbonisation journey
- Switching up our vehicle fleet to electric
- Investing in projects that permanently remove carbon from the atmosphere for any emissions that remain.
Weโve got a long way to go but weโre on our way to net-zero
Weโre committed to reducing our impact on the planet and working towards a sustainable future. Weโve taken ownership of our carbon footprint and are on a mission to reduce our emissions year on year.
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