Cycle the 2027 Tour Start - Guided

Your journey starts in Edinburgh, the picturesque city that will kick off the historic 2027 Tour. The men's race is set to commence on July 2nd, passing through Midlothian and the Scottish Borders on its way to Carlisle. After connecting with your guides and experiencing a day of warm hospitality in the city, we watch the team presentation at the 900-year-old Edinburgh Castle. This evening, we’ll stay at the iconic Peebles Hydro, a haven for cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts alike, providing the perfect place to relax after an exhilarating day on the bike.

Accommodation for night 1: Peebles Hydro

Accomodation: Peebles Hydro

Today's ride takes you along the serene rural lanes of Stage 1 of the race. Heading south and west from Peebles, we pass through Cardrona and Innerleithen - picturesque Scottish villages - before stopping for lunch in Hawick. This afternoon, it’s hands in the air time, as we celebrate crossing from Scotland to England. But as the peloton will continue deeper into England, for what will likely be a sprint finish in Carlisle on Stage 1, we'll conclude our ride at the tiny Cumbrian hamlet of Netherby. Afterwards, we'll have a short 45-minute transfer to Keswick, where you’ll check into your delightful lakeside hotel. The Borrowdale Gates Hotel is a welcoming country-house retreat nestled in the heart of Borrowdale Valley, celebrated for its traditional charm, cosy lounges with log fires, and outstanding local cuisine.

Distance: ~70 miles

Accommodation for night 2: Borrowdale Gates

Accomodation: Peebles Hydro

Today’s parcours is for the climbers. We put our legs to the test in the stunning Northern Lake District, navigating the scenic rural roads into Buttermere Valley, passing Loweswater and Crummock Water along the way. As we soak up the miles, there will be no snacking from musettes, as we step off the bike for a lavish lunch at High Stile Kitchen in Buttermere. Enjoy loyal fayre, and fuel up for the challenge of the breathtaking Honister Pass (2.3 miles at 7%). This is a corker of a climb, one of the hardest in the UK, loved and loathed, in equal measure, by local riders. With the KOM crested and the mountain points one, it’s only a case of spinning back to the hotel for a well-earned refreshment or two. If you'd like a more relaxed pace after yesterday's long ride, we can enjoy a stroll around Buttermere instead of heading out to ride. 

Distance: 20-34 miles

Accommodation for night 3: Borrowdale Gates

Accomodation: Farlam Hall

After a leisurely early morning down by the lake, sipping coffee, we drop into Keswick as the cyclists and their teams gear up for Stage 2. After seeing the riders depart, you'll embark on a transfer south (approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes) towards Chester for lunch. Chester is one of England's most historic cities, renowned for its Roman walls, striking medieval architecture, and the distinctive two-tiered Rows shopping galleries, all nestled along the River Dee. In the afternoon, enjoy a gentle recovery ride through the Dee Valley, meandering along the rolling lanes towards Aldford and Farndon before heading to your hotel, just over the border in Wales.

Distance: 30 miles

Accommodation for night 3: Pen-y-Dyffryn

Accomodation: The Stonehouse Hawes

Following a short morning transfer, and before we catch the 2027 peloton for the final time, we ride the race route. The riding along the Anglo-Welsh border is wonderful, with rolling terrain, quiet lanes, and proper views. A perfect mix of low-traffic backroads, varied elevation, and scenery that flips between lush river valleys, ancient woodlands, and open hilltop moorlands. The area is dotted with café stops and market towns (such as Hay on Wye – “The Town of Books”) that are made for saddle-weary legs. After watching the tour pass by at a carefully chosen spot on the route, we’ll transfer to Cardiff to soak up the final night of the 2027 race on UK shores.

Distance: ~55 miles

Accommodation for night 5: The Parkgate Hotel

Accomodation: Hotel Indigo

our tour ends this morning. Cardiff Railway Station has frequent trains to London Paddington, linking the Welsh capital with the English capital in around 2 hours.

Accomodation: Llangoed Hall Hotel