The UK has some wonderful cycling holidays waiting to be discovered, from rugged mountain landscapes and quiet country lanes to historic trails and beautiful rural scenery. Whether you're looking for an adventurous off-road challenge, a leisurely e-bike holiday or a scenic road cycling tour, there's plenty to explore on two wheels. We've picked three great bike tours to whet your appetite for a UK cycling adventure. So, grab a cuppa and take a look!
More than you might think.
The UK is home to some fantastic, and diverse, landscapes - ripe for British bike tour escapades1. Coast to Coast: Cycling Across Northern England
Spend 6 extraordinary days riding from the west to east coast of the UK, taking in the Lake District, the North Pennines Area of Natural Beauty, rural County Durham and Tyne and Wear along the way. This fully guided cycle tour will not disappoint with incredible views, some technical trails and tracks, and the accomplishment of riding from one side of the country to the other! Along the way, stay in some cosy B&Bs and inns and try the local ales in a convivial micro pub. Aside from the biking highlights, of which there are many, some other highlights include following an historic 'Tea Trail', visiting a Bronze Age stone circle, and biking a disused mineral railway. A superb tour not to be missed!
Bike Tour the North of England.
Ride from coast to coast on this fantastic rural cycle tour2. A Leisurely Self-Guided E-Bike Holiday in the Lake District
Discover the beauty of England's Lake District on this leisurely, self-guided e-bike adventure. Pedal along quiet country lanes, through picturesque villages and past sparkling lakes, with the dramatic fells providing a spectacular backdrop. With the extra assistance of an e-bike, you'll be able to take in the scenery without worrying quite so much about the hills, leaving plenty of energy to enjoy the journey. Over eight days, you'll explore some of the region's loveliest landscapes at your own pace, with comfortable accommodation and luggage transfers helping to make this a wonderfully relaxed way to discover one of England's most beautiful cycling destinations.
E-bike the Lakes this Year.
Enjoy a charming cycling holiday in the UK
3. Scotland: Highlands MTB Adventure
Discover historic and dramatic landscapes by bike as you head to the highlands of Scotland for a 7 day biking adventure through the glens, lochs and mountains of this ruggedly stunning part of the world. A challenging ride offering another coast to coast quest, this tour also has e-bikes available so the intensity can be turned down a notch or two for those eager beavers who might prefer a bit of a helping hand. There are even some departures that are designated 'e-bike only', giving like-minded riders the opportunity to bike together. Whatever date you choose, you'll be traversing a range of terrain from single track, and stalkers paths to Land Rover tracks. Truly riding into the heart of the Highlands, this is a wonderful tour to surround yourself with the dramatic beauty of Scotland by bike.
Meet the Locals!
Bike alongside Highland cows and soak up the Scottish viewsReady to Explore the UK by Bike?
Whether you're drawn to the challenge of an off-road coast-to-coast ride, the wild landscapes of the Scottish Highlands or a more leisurely e-bike escape in the Lake District, there's a UK cycling holiday to suit different tastes and riding styles. These are just three ways to discover Britain by bike, with plenty of beautiful scenery, memorable experiences and wonderful places to explore along the way. Take a look at the tours and start planning your next cycling adventure!