Oxford to Bath

Beautiful scenery, charming villages and some outstanding Estates will be seen along the way through England's largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

This 8 night cycling holiday starts in the city of Oxford before heading off along the Oxford Canal towards the Georgian town of Woodstock. You route takes you through some of the best of the Cotswold villages including Minster Lovell with its Cotswold stone and thatched cottages on the River Windrush, the medieval town of Burford and Bibury, 'The most beautiful village in England' according to William Morris. Stay in Castle Combe, used as the film set location for War Horse where you can admire the pretty high street which is lined with former weavers' cottages.

Discover some of England's Roman history with a visit to Chedworth Roman Villa with its spectacular mosaics, Cirencester, the second largest town in Britain during Roman times and head to the Roman baths in Bath.

Overnight accommodation is in a range of warm, welcoming and friendly B&Bs and Inns, many of which are in historic buildings.

Highlights

• Cycle between the historic city of Oxford, 'City of Dreaming Spires' and Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage City
• Discover beautiful Cotswold villages, including Castle Combe, the film set location for War Horse
• Outstanding Estates: Blenheim Palace, Highgrove Royal Gardens, Rousham Gardens, Westonbirt Arboretum
• Explore Roman history at Chedworth, Cirencester and Bath
• Follow sections of the rivers Thames, Windrush and Coln