Classic Cycling Routes

Is there a well-known cycling route you’ve dreamed about exploring for a while? Perhaps you’d love to roll gently alongside the Danube in Austria, discover the ‘Vias Verdes’ of northern Spain, or explore Sweden’s first national cycle path? In the UK, you’ll be spoilt for choice with the many different cycling routes on the National Cycle Network. These classic cycling routes promise the best riding experiences in the UK and Europe, away from busy roads and taking in the most picturesque views along the way. Choose your classic route and leave the rest of the planning to us.

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Self-Guided

United Kingdom

Coast and Castles (6 days cycling)

Self-Guided Leisure Bike Tour

Duration

7 days

Prices from

$1,395 P.P.

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Grade 2-3: Gentle/ Moderate

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Coast and Castles (6 days cycling)

Self-Guided Leisure Bike Tour

E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE

This tour is well-suited to both regular bikes and pedal assist e-bikes, and you can choose to hire either when you book your tour with us. Confident cyclists will enjoy the boost from a battery for those cheeky climbs, and with less effort required on the bike, you’ll have more energy at the end of the day for off-the-bike activities.

Start Date	End Date	Price p.p.
19/08/2026 Guaranteed	25/08/2026	$1,395.00
16/09/2026	22/09/2026	$1,395.00

Daily departures available from April to end of September. Call and chat to us if you‘re interested in doing this holiday in October.

Choose your own dates from:

2026 $1710 per person

2027 $1750 per person

You can make a booking online or over the phone. Once we have your details, we’ll be able to check availability.

Alternatively for a great value holiday select one of our scheduled weekend departures below.

Cycling past the dramatic Tynemouth Priory
Miles of pristine dunes and sandy beaches at Druridge Bay
Stunning vistas as you approach imposing Bamburgh Castle
Your first glimpse of Edinburgh from the Moorfoot hills
The rugged beauty of the borders
A celebratory dram in the shadow of Arthur’s Seat
Flexibility to choose your own start date

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Supported

United Kingdom

Coast and Castles

Supported Leisure Bike Tour

Duration

6 days

Prices from

$1,565 P.P.

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Grade 3-4 : Moderate/Active

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Coast and Castles

Supported Leisure Bike Tour

E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE

Start Date	End Date	Price p.p.
23/09/2026 Guaranteed	28/09/2026	$1,565.00

Following the Tyne past the dramatic Tynemouth Priory
Cycling past the pristine dunes and sandy beaches at Druridge Bay
Stunning vistas as we approach imposing Bamburgh Castle
The rugged beauty of the Scottish Borders
Glimpsing Edinburgh as we cycle from the Moorfoot Hills
Enjoying an overnight stay in Scotland’s legendary capital

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Classic Cycling Routes

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Coast and Castles (6 days cycling)

Self-Guided Leisure Bike Tour

Duration

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Coast and Castles (6 days cycling)

Self-Guided Leisure Bike Tour

E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE

Coast and Castles

Supported Leisure Bike Tour

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Coast and Castles

Supported Leisure Bike Tour

E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE

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