Exploring by bike or foot, adventuring through beautiful scenery and discovering all the best spots is a great way to see and experience the real England at its finest. With a range of different locations and routes available, as well as having the option of guided or self-guided tours, there is an adventure to suit...Read More
Being active has many individual benefits but it can be so much easier when you’re doing it with others. Here at Active England we’ve put together a list of the top benefits of exploring and travelling in a group: Travelling with company Group tours are a great way to socialise and have fun all...Read More
The Immersive Tour “There are moments on our tours when a guest’s face lights up; when they stare out at an incredible view, or are free-wheeling down a country lane with the sun on their faces and the wind whistling by. Those moments are what make our tours so memorable for our guests!” Will Cairns,...Read More
‘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 watching me, frozen against the horizon. I ended the...Read More
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 car free, encompassing footpaths, bridleways and cycle ways as...Read More
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 car free, encompassing footpaths, bridleways and cycle ways as...Read More
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 leisurely cycling, walking and exploring – with the amount...Read More
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 the top of your holiday destination list this summer....Read More
The market town of Stratford-upon-Avon is famous worldwide for being the home of playwright William Shakespeare, a quaint town with rich culture for all. Travel with Pedal England to see the famous town, taking in all of the sights from a different perspective. Stratford-upon-Avon is, of course, renowned for Shakespeare. There are various attractions for...Read More
Landscape architect, designer and creative genius; Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown’s work is synonymous with English gardens and was a man in demand throughout the 18th century, and we visit two examples of his landscapes on our bike tours. Hard working, constantly busy but with a habit of not always charging for his work, Brown gained his...Read More
