Cycling in England travel guide
“It’s always the cake,” affirms James Adkin, from our specialist operator Explore, on cycling from one coast of England to the other. “In the pub every evening that’s what people talk about most. How sore their bum is, and how good the cake was that afternoon.” Cycling in England involves changeable weather, tricky hills and sometimes sore bums, but you’ll forgive everything for the cake.
The great joy of climbing into the saddle here is that every ride promises the reward of a local pub sooner or later, and landlords love nothing more than the sight of a group of hungry and thirsty riders. ![]()
But your options aren’t limited to long, point to point rides with hours in the saddle every day. For a relaxed getaway there’s electric bike cycling in Devon, on country roads through some of England’s most beguiling natural scenery, or weekends in the Peak District or the Cotswolds. And, of course, there are always plenty of local pubs waiting to welcome you in. It’s vital not to understate how important that last part is.
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Electric bike cycling vacation in Sussex
E-bike through the best of Britain's vineyards
From
£1995
6 days
ex flights
Isle of Wight cycling vacation, England
Short UK cycling break with plenty of sightseeing
From
US $1020
5 days
ex flights
Lake District cycling tour, short break
-An ideal introduction to cycling in beautiful Cumbria
From
£399 to £638
3 days
ex flights
South Downs Way mountain biking vacation, England
Mountain biking through the English countryside
From
£830 to £1200
4 days
ex flights
E-bike tour of the Lake District
Discover the best of the Lake District by ebike
From
£1644 to £2431
8 days
ex flights
North Coast 500 cycling tour in Scotland
Fully supported cycling the Scottish North Coast route 500
From
£1695 to £1795
7 days
ex flights
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Best time to go cycling in England
Unlike tailor made tours, our small group cycling adventures operate to fixed schedules. The coast to coast, Irish Sea to North Sea trip, runs between April and October, while the Lands End to John O’Groats trip can usually be done only in June. Summer is usually going to give you the best weather, but if you catch a hot weekend in August you might find it tough going on the steep bits, so packing a couple of extra water bottles is advisable.
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If you’ve never considered a cycling vacation in the Cotswolds, now is the time to start.
If you’re thinking about cycling the South Downs, then Sussex is a great place to start.
Cycling vacations on the Isle of Wight give you an opportunity to explore the entire island.
Pedal for 280km across Northern England – and through all the nature reserves and cities between.
