Cycle the UK's Grand Tour across England, Wales & Scotland

• 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

Pick-up location: London Paddington railway station. Our cycling holidays are designed to be completely stress-free, with the start of our tours sitting within easy reach of major transport hubs. This tour starts from London Paddington railway station, easily accessible from London Heathrow Airport via the Heathrow Express. We also have a number of 4* / 5* hotel partners in London. If you would like to arrange a night’s accommodation in London, we would be more than happy to help.

End-of-tour location: Edinburgh Waverley railway station, a direct 4.5-hour train journey from London Kings Cross. Alternatively, there are air options from Edinburgh to various other destinations in the UK, as well as direct air routes to North America.

What’s 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 we’ll transfer you back to a train station at the end of your trip. We’re always happy to help with travel arrangements.

How hilly is England?

There are hills but that also means views! We’ll 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. “As a single female, I would not hesitate to go on another Active England trip as a solo traveller”. 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 – 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 ‘road less travelled’ across England. They are know the best spots for making your walking tour truly different and truly magical!

What’s 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 – it’s not uncommon to have sunshine and showers in the same day, or even the same hour! It’s generally very pleasant and settled during the summer. It can be a little cooler up North, so we’d recommend layers and waterproofs. And we always recommend suncream, even on a cloudy day!

• All accommodation as indicated on the itinerary
• All breakfasts and x5 dinners (excluding dinner drinks)
• Walking poles
• GPS routes, provided via RideWithGPS (app available for Apple or Android)
• All special events, iconic points of interests and entrance fees – Entry into Oxford Colleges, Hidcote Gardens, Broadway Tower, Blenheim Palace, Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Hadrian’s Wall and Vindolanda, Bamburgh Castle, Lindisfarne, Edinburgh Castle
• All transportation from rendezvous to farewell locations
• All baggage transportation
• All gratuities for baggage, porters and hotel service
• Services of a professional local guide