UK Cycling Tours
There's no better way to explore the UK than by bike! If you are looking for road cycling, mountain biking or maybe want to take it more leisurely in the country's classic riding areas, then we've plenty to choose from. Our British bike tours cater for all types of cyclists, if you fancy taking on a Coast to Coast, then our Hadrian's Cycleway and Sea to Sea (C2C) are just perfect. If you are looking for more of a challenge, then our Le Jog (Lands End to John O'Groats) is the cycling trip for you! Browse through our selection of bike trips in the UK below.
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The ultimate road cycling tour in the UK - that really is the only way to describe our Land's End to John O'Groats tour. From the very toe to the very tip! The entire length of mainland Britain is a journey that every cyclist should experience at least once in their lifetime. Over 1,000 miles, through 3 countries (yes, Britain includes three countries!) in just 14 days of riding. Our carefully-chosen route avoids heavy traffic and busy towns as much as possible and takes us well off the beaten track. Sure enough, our 'fl...
The ultimate road cycling tour in the UK - that really is the only way to describe our Land's End to John O'Groats epic ride. Just about every cyclist should make this journey at least once in their lifetime. Starting in Land's End, to take advantage of the prevailing wind, we skedaddle off on a 1,000 mile plus adventure, through 3 countries (yes, Britain includes three countries!) in just 19 days of riding. We commence our journey by travelling along the North Cornish coast, passing the wilds of Dartmoor, before crossin...
This place to place mountain biking tour in the UK is a new classic. We've been trying to keep it all to ourselves but the secret is out - Northumberland is a simply brilliant area to get out on your bike. Our trip takes us over an interesting mix of double-width dirt tracks, sections of thrilling singletrack, scenic unsurfaced lanes and bridleways of all types as well as byways and little known unclassified country roads. The Sandstone Way is a rewarding and incredible journey across one of the most remote parts of the ...
The Pennine Bridleway is the longest continuous off-road biking route in the UK. This fantastic itinerary offers us the opportunity to explore ancient packhorse routes, drovers' roads and bridleways. It's a classic British mountain bike adventure across the spectacular terrain of the scenic Pennines. We'll be exploring approximately 160 km of the northern section of the trail from the Cumbrian market town of Kirkby Stephen through the heart of the spectacular Yorkshire Dales to finish in Hebden Bridge. We're treated to t...
We're excited to offer this extraordinary chance to explore these unique islands by bike, travelling through one of Europe's last true wilderness regions, the Outer Hebrides, a superb location for a mountain bike vacation in the UK. Crowned the 'Hebridean Explorer', this 280km bike journey weaves its way through seven islands on a variety of ancient paths, historic by-ways, mountain tracks and impossibly quiet roads. While there is the occasional intermediate level trail, the riding is not overly challenging, allowing us...
A classic wilderness journey through the remote and beautiful Scottish Highlands. This route dives into the very heart of the Highlands on a series of ancient drove roads, loch-side routes, forest tracks and twisting singletrack. Over six days of riding the route takes us 235 miles from Loch Hourn on the west coast to Montrose on the east coast. This is a route that is varied throughout and, while achievable for fit intermediate riders, there are plenty of technical sections which will challenge more experienced riders a...
This ultimate place-to-place MTB trip is aimed squarely at fit and experienced riders. A mountain bike vacation of the very highest caliber, a truly epic Scottish Highlands journey stretching from the extreme north coast through glens and over mountain passes to arrive in the heart of Scotland at the Wallace monument in Stirling. You need to be comfortable riding difficult terrain in remote areas and spending long days in the saddle. If this sounds like you, this adventure will be a highlight of your mountain biking career! ...
This UK family cycling tour takes you along the northern boundary of the Roman Empire, starting and finishing at either end of Hadrian's Wall utilizing the National Cycle Network as you cycle coast to coast. Cycling along you'll follow in the footsteps of Roman soldiers, whilst experiencing some of the rich heritage that Cumbria and Northumberland have to offer. This coast to coast cycling vacation boasts open hill country, peaceful river valleys and a finish in the vibrant city of Newcastle. You will be supported al...
Hadrian's Wall country is quite simply a cyclist's paradise with its stunning landscapes and sense of history, from the bloody border feuds of the Border Reivers to being home to Europe's largest surviving Roman monument, Hadrian's Wall. Built in AD122 under the orders of Emperor Hadrian, the wall stretched for 73 miles between the tidal Tyne at Newcastle in the east to the Solway Firth in the west, and was successful in controlling the northern frontier of the Roman Empire. In 1987 Hadrian's Wall was designated a World Heri...
Utilizing the National Cycle Network, with that extra Skedaddle ingredient, we cycle along the boundary of the Old Roman Empire, starting and finishing at either end of Hadrian's Wall. During the cycling you'll follow in the footsteps of Roman soldiers, whilst experiencing some of the rich heritage that Cumbria and Northumberland have to offer. This wonderful cycling vacation passes through open hill country, peaceful river valleys and finishes at the North Sea at Tynemouth. After arriving into Newcastle you spend the fi...
Hadrian's Wall country is quite simply a cyclist's paradise with its stunning landscapes and sense of history, from the bloody border feuds of the Border Reivers to being home to Europe's largest surviving Roman monument, Hadrian's Wall. Built in AD122 under the orders of Emperor Hadrian, the wall stretched for 73 miles between the tidal Tyne at Newcastle in the East to the Solway Firth in the West, and was successful in controlling the northern frontier of the Roman Empire. In 1987 Hadrian's Wall was designated a World Heri...
This 'must-do' family cycling vacation is a wonderful way to see the varied and beautiful landscapes of northern England, following the well signed National Cycle Network route from the Irish Sea in the West to the North Sea in the East, cycling along quiet country lanes, cycleways and paths. Leaving the Irish Sea behind, you head into the solitude and space of the Lake District, Cumbria and the North Pennines. This popular route and firm Skedaddle favorite, is not without its challenges, taking in Hartside Pass, where a...
A classic family cycling tour in the UK, from Newcastle upon Tyne to Edinburgh, on The National Cycle Network Route 1: Coast and Castles, utilizing the North Sea Cycle Route. Arriving in Newcastle with its excellent transport connections, you'll spend your first night in this vibrant city. The next day, following the Coast and Castles route, you'll head up the dramatic and beautiful Northumberland Coast, with its long sandy beaches and spectacular castles. Over the next few days you'll make your way to the Scottish ...
The Northumberland Coast is best known for its sweeping sandy beaches, rolling dunes, high rocky cliffs and islands. This is a lovely family cycling vacation that takes in the special qualities of this coastal landscape with spectacular views as the route passes impressive castles and fortresses. This family cycling tour in the UK begins at the quaint village of Warkworth, with its impressive 12th Century castle, before the route travels northwards weaving its way through pretty villages and skirting alongside the wide s...
This UK family cycling tour allows you to take all of the hassle out of arranging a cycling adventure with your family so that you can relax and enjoy the experience together in the Lake District. Based in Penrith in the Northern Lake District, this guided tour is perfect for those who are new to cycling or who want to develop their skills and experience to cycle safely and more confidently. Our guides will show you how to set your bikes up at the start of each day and to do necessary safety and maintenance checks to ens...
Scotland is renowned for its glistening lochs and majestic glens, and the Lochs and Glens is a wonderful self-guided family cycling tour in the UK that enables you to experience it all by bike! We follow National Cycle Network routes and enjoy riding on traffic-free paths and quiet roads with some sections on cinder trails and well surfaced off-road trails. Cycling from the pretty village of Balloch, also known as the gateway to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, to Perth on the banks of the river Tay, the route ...
This 'must-do' cycling tour is a wonderful way to see the varied and beautiful landscapes of northern England, following the well signed National Cycle Network route from the Irish Sea in the West to the North Sea in the East, cycling along quiet country lanes, cycleways and paths. Leaving the Irish Sea behind, you head into the solitude and space of the Lake District, Cumbria and the North Pennines. This popular route and firm Skedaddle favorite, is not without its challenges, taking in Hartside Pass, where at a respect...
This 'must-do' cycling tour is a wonderful way to see the varied and beautiful landscapes of northern England, following the well signed National Cycle Network route from the Irish Sea in the West to the North Sea in the East, cycling along quiet country lanes, cycleways and paths. Leaving the Irish Sea behind, you head into the solitude and space of the Lake District, Cumbria and the North Pennines. This popular route and firm Skedaddle favorite, is not without its challenges, taking in Hartside Pass, where at a respect...
This 'must-do' cycling holiday is a wonderful way to see the varied and beautiful landscapes of northern England, following the well signed National Cycle Network route from the Irish Sea in the West to the North Sea in the East, cycling along quiet country lanes, cycleways and paths. Leaving the Irish Sea behind, you head into the solitude and space of the Lake District, Cumbria and the North Pennines. This popular route and firm Skedaddle favourite, is not without its challenges, taking in Hartside Pass, where at a res...
The Coast to Coast by bike (C2C) is a 'must-do' cycling tour 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 tour ends 140 miles later as we cross the fabulous Millennium Bridge in Newcas...
A classic UK cycling tour from Newcastle-upon-Tyne to Edinburgh on The National Cycle Network Route 1: Coast and Castles, utilizing the North Sea Cycle Route. Arriving in Newcastle with its excellent transport connections, we'll spend our first night in this vibrant city. The next day, after following the River Tyne to the coast at Tynemouth, we'll head northwards following the Coast and Castles route. The route will take us up the dramatic and beautiful Northumberland Coast, with its long sandy beaches and spectacular c...
This classic British cycling vacation over four days of riding takes you from Newcastle-upon-Tyne to Edinburgh following the National Cycle Network Route 1: Coast and Castles using the North Sea Cycle Route. This is an iconic cycle route full of awesome scenery and historical interest! You'll arrive and spend your first night in the vibrant city of Newcastle, easily accessed by its excellent transport connections. The next day, after following the River Tyne to the coast at Tynemouth, you'll head northwards following t...
This classic cycling tour in the UK, from Newcastle-upon-Tyne to Edinburgh, follows the National Cycle Network Route 1: Coast and Castles using the North Sea Cycle Route. This is a classic cycle route full of awesome scenery and historical interest! Arriving in Newcastle with its excellent transport connections, you'll spend your first night in this vibrant city. The next day, after following the River Tyne to the coast at Tynemouth, you'll head northwards following the wonderful Coast and Castles route which takes you u...
The Way of the Roses coast to coast cycle route is a classic cycling tour in the UK, opened in September 2010, and takes you from Morecambe in Lancashire to Bridlington in Yorkshire. As it crosses the country the route passes through the Lune Valley, the Forest of Bowland, the Yorkshire Dales, Nidderdale AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), the Vale of York and the Yorkshire Wolds, as well as the historic cities of Lancaster and York. There are interesting and attractive small towns like Settle, Grassington and Pately ...
This fantastic supported cycling tour in the UK utilizes the National Cycle Network. This trip travels along the northern boundary of Britannia and the Roman Empire, starting and finishing at either end of Emperor Hadrian's Wall. During the ride you will be able to follow in the footsteps of Roman soldiers, whilst experiencing some of the rich heritage that Cumbria and Northumberland have to offer. Hadrian's Cycleway is a great cycling alternative to our ever popular C2C cycling trip, and suitable for those looking f...
Utilizing the National Cycle Network, this cycling tour in the UK travels along the northern boundary of the Roman Empire, starting and finishing at either end of Hadrian's Wall. This wonderful cycling break follows in the footsteps of Roman soldiers, allowing you to experience some of the rich heritage that Cumbria and Northumberland have to offer. From cycling in open hill country, through peaceful river valleys and finishing at the North Sea at Tynemouth, the route passes through some of the most beautiful parts of En...
Utilizing the National Cycle Network, this cycling tour in the UK travels along the northern boundary of the Roman Empire, starting and finishing at either end of Hadrian's Wall. This wonderful cycling break follows in the footsteps of Roman soldiers, allowing you to experience some of the rich heritage that Cumbria and Northumberland have to offer, from cycling in open hill country, through peaceful river valleys and finishing at the North Sea at Tynemouth. Hadrian's Way cycle route passes through some of the most beau...
Utilizing the National Cycle Network, this cycling tour in the UK travels along the northern boundary of the Roman Empire, starting and finishing at either end of Hadrian's Wall. This wonderful cycling break follows in the footsteps of Roman soldiers, allowing you to experience some of the rich heritage that Cumbria and Northumberland have to offer. From cycling in open hill country, through peaceful river valleys and finishing at the North Sea at Tynemouth, the route passes through some of the most beautiful parts of En...
Utilising the National Cycle Network, this cycling holiday in the UK travels along the northern boundary of the Roman Empire, starting and finishing at either end of Hadrian's Wall. This wonderfully mellow cycling break follows in the footsteps of Roman soldiers, allowing you to experience some of the rich heritage that Cumbria and Northumberland have to offer. From cycling in open hill country, through peaceful river valleys and finishing at the North Sea at Tynemouth, the route passes through some of the most beautiful...
Journey through time on this historic cycling vacation following in the footsteps of Roman soldiers in Hadrian's Wall country before cycling along the stunning Northumberland Coast with its numerous ancient castles and dramatic landscapes. Heading inland from the border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed you'll cycle along the beautiful Tweed valley before gently climbing over the Moorfoot Hills and dropping into Edinburgh. Utilizing the National Cycle Network from Bowness-on-Solway on the West coast, through Newcastle and onto ...
A unique cycling tour in the UK along Northumberland's stunning coastline, cycling past impressive castles and fortresses dating back to the Middle Ages. Our cycling tour begins at the quaint village of Warkworth where the route travels northwards alongside the wide sandy beaches and dunes of Embleton, Newton-by-the-Sea and Bamburgh. You can then cross the tidal causeway (check the tide times!) to the historic Holy Island otherwise known as Lindisfarne, the place where the 8th Century Lindisfarne Gospels were created. T...
Nicknamed "the Secret Kingdom" due its sparse population and little known 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 vacation will be based out of Nether Grange, HF's Country House located in the wonderful seaside village of Alnmouth, remote enough to retain its quaint, picturesque character, but also easily accessible by all forms of transport. Over the course of your trip, you can follow sections o...
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03 to 06 Mar - Explore Northumberland, a county of untamed open landscapes and rugged seascapes, dotted with castles and home to an abundance of wildlife
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 vacation 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 Cast...
As quintessentially English as countryside comes, the Cotswolds are a great destination to explore by bike. Staying at historic Harrington House, you will enjoy beautiful rolling countryside and picturesque golden stone villages on our leisurely rides. There is a delight around every corner, and beautiful architecture which spans the centuries: from Tudor through to Georgian and beyond, all to be found in charming market towns along your route. Over the course of your trip, you will have the opportunity to explore the ar...
As quintessentially English as countryside comes, the Cotswolds are a great destination to explore by bike. Staying at historic Harrington House, you will enjoy beautiful rolling countryside and picturesque golden stone villages on our leisurely rides. There is a delight around every corner, and beautiful architecture which spans the centuries: from Tudor through to Georgian and beyond, all to be found in charming market towns along your route. Over the course of two rides, you will explore the areas to the north and sou...
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...
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. Based at Derwent Bank you will find the perfect mix of relaxation and challenge, as you tackle the rolling roads of the Lakes, before returning to the comfort and views of the lake and mountains, where you can relax with your choice of tipple on the sun terrace or sheltering from the elements in the conse...
With breath-taking views of hills and moorland, intriguing rock formations, and easy access by road and rail, the Peak District is the perfect destination for a cycling vacation; a place that will refresh, relax and challenge you. The variety of routes available to you will give the opportunity to discover the beauty and history of this charming area, balanced out by relaxing evenings at your accommodation. You will be staying in a comfortable country house with a lovely garden, perfect for relaxing with a well-earned pint o...
With breath-taking views of hills and moorland, intriguing rock formations, and easy access by road and rail, the Peak District is the perfect destination for a cycling vacation; a place that will refresh, relax and challenge you. Over two rides you will have the opportunity to discover the beauty and history of this charming area, balanced out by relaxing evenings at your accommodation. You will be staying at The Peveril of the Peak, a comfortable country house with a lovely garden, perfect for relaxing with a well-earned p...
The Isle of Wight is predominantly rural, with dramatic coastlines dominated by the chalk downland ridge, running across the whole island. Freshwater Bay makes an excellent base to explore this beautiful setting by bike. Your options will include rides along former railway tracks, cycle paths and quiet country and coastal roads, introducing you to the island's history and landscape. The Isle of Wight is known for being sparsely populated, and a haven for a number of protected and endangered species such as the dormouse ...
The Yorkshire Wolds Cycle route is a circular ride of more than 140 miles that takes in the beautiful scenery and the dramatic coastline of the Yorkshire Wolds, a landscape that inspired David Hockney's Woldgate. Taking in grand country houses, nature reserves, historic priories, and some of the region's most fascinating landmarks, combined with rolling hills, hidden valleys and peaceful villages, the Yorkshire Wolds is the perfect place to cycle and unwind. Going west from Beverley to Market Weighton and Pocklington and...
The Way of the Roses coast to coast cycle route is a classic cycling tour in the UK, opened in September 2010, and takes you from Morecambe in Lancashire to Bridlington in Yorkshire. As it crosses the country the route passes through the Lune Valley, the Forest of Bowland, the Yorkshire Dales, Nidderdale AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), the Vale of York and the Yorkshire Wolds, as well as the historic cities of Lancaster and York. There are interesting and attractive small towns like Settle, Grassington and Pately ...
The Lochs and Glens is a fabulous self-guided cycling tour in the UK, cycling across the Scottish Highlands from the River Clyde to the River Tay through the heart of magnificent mountain ranges and valleys. The route is part of the National Cycle Network and follows traffic-free paths and quiet roads with some sections on cinder trails and well surfaced off-road trails. From Loch Lomond, this route winds its way through the beautiful hills of the Trossachs, along the shores of tranquil lochs, across open moorland, ...