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January 2021
 
NEW FOR 2021
ENGLAND'S GREAT WEST WAY
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New for 2021 is The Great West Way Cycling Tour from Bristol to London and a great way to explore the history and countryside of England between these two great cities.  Our carefully designed route is largely traffic free and with leisurely distances that allow plenty of time to enjoy the ride.
 
Discover Bristol from Brunel to Banksy - home of Concorde and the SS Great Britain, and now a vibrant centre for the arts and film.  Cycle a disused railway track on to Bath beloved of the Romans and Jane Austen and still as elegant!  Your route then leads you along canal and waterway to the heart of the countryside linking the Rivers Avon and Thames and built in the 18th Century to enable the easy transport of goods.
 
Today this is a serene stretch of water and a wildlife conservation area.  Our route takes a short detour from The Great West Way via Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral before following the Thames through the beautiful Chiltern Hills with their magnificent red kites on the way to Windsor and the world's oldest inhabited castle.  Continue on to Hampton Court Palace - scene of many a royal intrigue, and past Kew Gardens where your traffic free route takes you into the beating heart of London.
 
Take a look at England's Great West Way video and whether you want to cycle the whole way or just a small section of the route - we think you will work up an appetite and a thirst so here are some of our favourite stops along the way.
 
We are always happy to tailormake your trip so it's right for you. Just get in touch!
 
Happy dreaming,
 
  AFTERNOON TEA 
This is a definite must on your trip and you will be spoilt for choice.  From the understated elegance of the Royal Crescent in Bath, to the Victorian Bridge Tea Rooms in beautiful Bradford on Avon, the historic Tutti Pole in Hungerford or on board an iconic London Bus as you view the sights - there is always time for tea!
 

  BACCANALIAN DELIGHTS IN DEVIZES! 
While we are not suggesting more than a sip, it would be a shame to miss Wadworth's in Devizes, who have been bewing craft ales since 1875.  If you favour grape over grain, a'Becketts Vineyard can be found close by, and not far away in Hungerford Alder Ridge Vineyard also offers tours and award winning wines.
 

  SAVOURING BATH  
If you cannot decide where to stop amongst all the delights Bath has to offer, take a 'foodie' walking tour with Savouring Bath.  With a variety of themes, these 3 hour guided tours offer a 'taster' in around 8 venues that adds up to a full meal!  Join a Virtual Tour to whet your appetite with a sample pack sent to your home!

 
  FINE DINING
En route discover gems like Paco Tapas in Bristol with Michelin star Spanish cuisine. Try gastropubs such as The Blackbird in Newbury or the Hand and Flowers in Marlow - the UK's only pub with 2 Michelin stars. Or celebrate 25 years of culinary adventure at Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck in nearby Bray.

 
 
 
 
 
       
 
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