Cheshire and Shropshire Lakes

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  Tour Operator  Byways Breaks

  United Kingdom

 4 days (Bike: 4 days)

  100 mi  (~25mi per day)

 Active

 Quiet roads

Self-Guided

Semi-Supported

The Cheshire and Shropshire Lakes cycling holiday explores the many small lakes in this pretty unspoilt area.

The holiday starts from the Cholmondeley Arms near the Peckforton Hills with a gentle afternoon ride to the Candle Workshops and lovely Pheasant Inn at Higher Burwardsley.

From Cholmondeley, wind through the quiet countryside to the market towns of Ellesmere (on the Llangollen canal) or Wem depending on accommodation choices. This area has many small glacial lakes (meres), and has several sites of scientific interest with rare mosses, plants and abundant wildlife.

The route on the Cheshire and Shropshire Lakes cycling holiday is particularly quiet and peaceful with some lanes that rarely see a car. Spend two nights in Ellesmere or Wem and take a circular cycle route exploring the lakes or Whittington Castle. Head back to Cholmondeley through the market town of Whitchurch and small village of Marbury, with its lovely views of the Mere from the churchyard.

Highlights

  • Peckforton Hills, Pheasant Inn and Candleworkshop
  • Lakes, mosses and wildlife near Ellesmere and Wem
  • Whittington Castle and tea shop
  • Hanmer and Marbury Meres
  • Cholmondeley Castle Gardens

Cycling distances: Moderate – 25 miles a day. Strenuous – around 35 miles a day

Tour Information

From

Cholmondeley

To

Cholmondeley

Cost From

Self-Guided   £ 385

Departure(s)

Start on any day of the week

Single Supplement

£15 - £60 per night

Group Info

Group Discounts – 10% for groups of 4 or more adults

Inclusions

  • Overnight B & B accommodation
  • Detailed routes, maps, background information
  • Quality bikes (discount available of you prefer to bring your own)
  • Helmets and tool kit, puncture resistant tyres
  • Luggage transfer & full support and back-up should you need help
  • Car parking or transfer to and from nearest station (Chester)

Options

  • Child Discounts – (Children sharing with 2 adults)
  • Discount for using own bikes – £8-10 per day
  • Upgrade accommodation to Country Inn and Country House Hotel
  • Shorter routes

Additional

We will also tailor cycling holidays and cycle tours if you do not find exactly what you are looking for.

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