A Guide To British Pub Etiquette
Cycle to a Pub What could be more British than a good old pub? The village pub is the neighbourhood’s living room, treated as a second home, where locals unwind and ‘put the world to rights’ over a nice cold beer. Many of our cycle rides […]
English Wildlife Not To Die For!
‘Last week on a cycle tour I saw Red Kites silhouetted against the sky, a kestrel flash between the clouds and a fox dance across the road before me, chasing panicked grouse into the bushes. There were hares in the fields and a Muntjac deer stood […]
The Tarka Trail, Devon
Off Road Rail to Trail This rail-to-trail path, has been called the most beautiful Active England trail – for both cyclists and walkers! So it is here that we often begin our Devon and Cornwall tours. Running 33 miles through North Devon this trail is completely […]
Bizarre British Traditions! Tetbury Woolsack Race
British Quirks and Traditions Britain is know for its bizarre traditions and its odd village events with roots in village gatherings centuries ago. The Cotswolds is no exception, in fact we think it excels in the odd, the strange and the charming! We thought we’d give […]
How to Plan an Active Vacation
Vacations made easy with Active England Tours Holiday planning can be a logistical nightmare, especially planning an active vacation with an element of sport. From sourcing the right equipment and finding quality hotels, to choosing good cycling or walking routes, our bespoke Active England Tours make […]
36 Hours in the Cotswolds
The New York Times came to the Cotswolds this week, on a 36 hour trip that included some – but by no means all! – of the highlights of our Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Their trip was somewhat more of a whistle-stop tour than our […]
New Walking Holidays in England
Celebrating National Walking Month This May This month our whole nation has been getting outdoors and walking. If you are looking to be inspired, then the rolling Cotswold hills are the perfect walking destination. Our rich limestone escarpment is a patchwork quilt of lush green fields, […]
Top 5 Reasons to Holiday in The Cotswolds, England
We know there are hundreds of reasons to have your vacation in The Cotswolds, whether as a single traveler, a couple, a group or a family. With the help of our Active England guests we have picked out 5 fantastic reasons why the Cotswolds should be […]
Top 5 Cotswold Destinations
If you are looking for great views, stunning architecture, beautiful gardens, historic landscapes and buildings, and some walking and cycling routes linking them together, look no further. Active England has put together a list of our top 5 Cotswolds destinations with views, all of which are […]
A Day in the Life of a Guide
One thing I’ve learned from being a cycle tour guide is that you have to be a morning person – Luckily that suits me just fine! We rise early, before our guests, and get straight to sorting out the day and the bikes. Those two wheels […]
