Early Season Group Departures
Start planning your early season escape to the sun now! We offer a wide range of guided cycling holidays in the UK and Europe that you can choose from. Avoid the summer crowds and enjoy amazing coastal views on our guided holiday in Sardinia, or take on an ultimate British challenge and cycle from coast to coast this spring. And so much more! Explore more of our range below...
Found holidays
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10 to 14 May - Cover 140 miles and ride from the Irish Sea to the North Sea through some of the most dramatic English landscapes this Spring.
This is a 'must-do' cycling holiday in the UK! With its quiet country lanes, cycleways and paths it's a wonderful way to see the varied and beautiful landscapes of northern England, on the National Cycle Network route from the Irish Sea across to the North Sea. After leaving the sea at Whitehaven, we head eastwards into the solitude and space of the Lake District, Cumbria and the North Pennines. This well paced cycling holiday ends 140 miles later as we cross the fabulous Millennium Bridge in Newcastle before reaching Ty...
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07 to 14 Apr - A beautiful backdrop of outstanding colours, perfumes and crystal clear emerald seas will accompany you throughout the week. Sounds good?
Cycling in Sardinia really doesn't get much better than this! Our Island Flavours holiday will see us cycling in Sardinia's south-west corner, a region bursting with variety; from expanses of vineyards, olive groves and oak wooded valleys, to high rugged cliffs dotted with Spanish watchtowers and splendid beaches, hiding secluded coves. This trip is a heady concoction of beautiful colours, perfumes and crystal clear emerald seas - there's no better way to explore Sardinia than by bike. Sardinia prides itself on the pro...
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27 Apr to 03 May - On this journey you will explore some of the best towns of the regions, including: Volterra, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni and Siena.
This fantastic cycling holiday in Italy really showcases the beautiful Tuscan countryside. Rural Tuscany is synonymous with undulating green hills capped by medieval tile-roofed towns punctuated by cypresses, churches and stone farmhouses. The rolling green countryside will be the backdrop for most of our ride and we'll have the chance to explore the Crete Senesi and the Val d'Orcia which are among the most classic and beautiful areas in the whole of Tuscany. As we cycle through Tuscany's natural beauty, we'll experience...
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13 to 21 Apr - Starting in Porto, Portugal’s second largest city, we will make our way all the way down to Sintra, one of the country’s most picturesque towns. Don't miss out this spring!
This guided holiday explores the west coast of Portugal and has been designed to keep you away from the hustle and bustle of major cities; instead the route takes us along secondary roads, narrow country lanes and cycle paths. Your guides will lead you along the route, so you can just sit back in the saddle, relax and enjoy the views! The route follows Portugal's stunning western coastline, all the way from north to south. The route visits numerous beaches, fishing villages and historic towns, with beautiful pine tree f...
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03 to 06 May - Discover the Northumberland coast that is best known for its sweeping sandy beaches, rolling dunes, high rocky cliffs and isolated islands this spring.
Nicknamed "the Secret Kingdom" due its sparse population and hidden wonders, Northumberland is a county of untamed open landscapes and rugged seascapes, dotted with castles and home to an abundance of wildlife. This fantastic cycling holiday will be based out of Nether Grange, HF's Country House located in the wonderful seaside location of Alnmouth; remote enough to retain its quaint, picturesque character, but also easily accessible by transport. Over the course of the rides, we'll follow sections of the Coast and Castl...
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20 to 27 Apr - Escape the crowds of central Italy and head to the heel for your chance to discover one of Italy's lesser known, but none-the-less beautiful landscapes.
A guided cycling holiday exploring the Apulian region of Italy, located in the Southeast, known as the heel of Italy's boot. The region is steeped in history, governed by the Greeks, Romans and Spaniards, each leaving their own mark. It's a heady concoction of rich culture, delicious local produce and stunning coastline, and there's no better way to explore Italy's best-kept secret than by bike! Our trip begins in the prestigious city of Lecce, known as the "Florence of the South" and the capital of the Salento region. W...
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10 to 12 May - Escape this spring for some fun cycling based in the incredible Lake District! Expect incredible lakeside views all around...
With its dramatic contrast between mighty mountains and still water, Derwent Water is surely the highlight of the Northern Lake District and this trip gives you the perfect opportunity to explore this stunning area by bike. This fantastic cycling holiday will be based out of Derwent Bank. You will find the perfect mix of relaxation and challenge as you tackle the rolling roads of the Lakes, before returning to comfort and views of the mountains, where you can relax with your choice of tipple on the sun terrace or shelter...
This cycling holiday is a real classic that takes us along the peaceful Danube as we make our way through both Germany and Austria. Striking the perfect balance between beautiful countryside, fascinating historic monuments and charming towns, this downstream journey is the perfect way to experience an incredible region by bike. We'll begin our journey in a deep valley with craggy outcroppings topped with the ruins of ancient castles, before seeing the hills turn into the rolling vineyards of the Wachau region, dotted wit...
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21 to 29 Apr - A lovely cycling holiday exploring beautiful Southern Spain. Featuring some of the region's most iconic cities, you'll have plenty to sink your wheels into here.
Join us on this leisurely journey between Andalucia's three greatest cities, Granada, Cordoba and Seville. All three cities are entrenched in ancient-Moorish heritage and ooze Andaluz culture. The cities are linked with rides through rolling sierras and olive groves and into La Campina, once the 'bread-basket' of the Roman Empire. We'll cycle along the purpose-built cycle way, the Vias Verdes; once the railway lines of the region, they are now disused and perfect for cycling! By design they are compact and flat, offering...
Join us on this guided cycling holiday in Italy where we'll be tracing the steps of the Via Francigena, an ancient route packed full of historical gems and idyllic Italian countryside. Once the favoured route for merchants, armies and pilgrims travelling from Canterbury to Rome (and all the way through to Jerusalem), our version of the Via Francigena picks up the trail in Tuscany and offers an inspiring journey through the heart of Italy, right up to the mighty St Peter's Square in Rome. Starting just outside of the enth...