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Oxford and Cotswolds Bike Tour: Scenic Rides and Sights
Charlbury
Explore Oxford and the Cotswolds by bike. Discover hidden gems, historic colleges, and scenic villages on this two-day adventure.
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cotswolds - The route and villages visited on the Cotswolds cycle tours change depending on the day of the week, but each route is scenic and designed for a tour averaging up to 40 miles.
- Oxford - The Oxford cycle and walking tour lasts about 5 hours, covering the city’s and university’s heritage. It is divided into two parts: approximately 3 hours of cycling and 2 hours of walking, with a lunch break in between.
- Oxford University Museum of Natural History - One of the many remarkable sights of Oxford city and university included in the cycle tour.
- Bridge of Sighs - One of the many remarkable sights of Oxford city and university included in the cycle tour.
- Radcliffe Camera - One of the many remarkable sights of Oxford city and university included in the cycle tour.
- Bodleian Library - One of the many remarkable sights of Oxford city and university included in the cycle tour.
- Brasenose College - One of the many remarkable sights of Oxford city and university included in the cycle tour.
- Hertford College - One of the many remarkable sights of Oxford city and university included in the cycle tour.
- Christ Church - One of the many remarkable sights of Oxford city and university included in the cycle tour.
- Sheldonian Theatre - One of the many remarkable sights of Oxford city and university included in the cycle tour.
- Iffley Village - One of the many remarkable sights of Oxford city and university included in the cycle tour.
- Iffley Lock - One of the many remarkable sights of Oxford city and university included in the cycle tour.
- Port Meadow - One of the many remarkable sights of Oxford city and university included in the cycle tour.
- Charlbury - The Cotswolds cycle tour typically starts and ends here, but the exact starting point will be confirmed upon booking. Tours only begin at train stations where bikes can be transported to and from.
- North Leigh Roman Villa - One of several intriguing historical stops on the Cotswolds one-day tour.
- Minster Lovell Hall & Dovecote - One of several intriguing historical stops on the Cotswolds one-day tour, often visited for lunch or tea.
- Burford - One of several intriguing historical stops on the Cotswolds one-day tour, known for its charming tea shops and a high street frequently used in historical TV dramas.
What's Included
- Standard or electric bikes in Cotswolds
- Standard bikes in Oxford
- High visibility vests & helmets provided
- Bring shades for safety cycling
What's Not Included
- The tour does not include any meals or drinks but the tours do stop at cafe/pub for lunch/drinks
- Children must be at least 16 years old due to licensing rules. Bikes will fit anyone over 1.4m high
- Cycle tours, you’ll need to use public transport cost of c £5 to get to our meet point in Cotswolds
Additional Information
Day 1: See the city of Oxford’s most well known & less known best sights as locals do on 2 wheels. Includes visit inside colleges.
Day 2: Make use of an electric bike to enjoy an adventurous ride of approx 40km, taking in scenic views & picturesque villages in the Cotswolds
Tour officially starts from March 30th but if you have a request for earlier dates, please ask viator to contact us!
- The tour does not include any meals or drinks. Due to licensing laws about the use of electric bicycles, participants must be aged 14+ and at least 5 fee (1.52m) high. We do however have one tandem bike to seat one child only aged under 14. The tandem bike is however subject to availability and this child must be approximately at least 4 feet (1.2metres) high
- Day 1 meets in Oxford city. Meeting OUTSIDE Oxford visitor info centre, 15 Broad street, Oxford, OX1 3AS.
- Day 2 Cotswolds ebike tour starts & ends at Kingham train station, which can easily be reached by train.
- POLICY FOR BAD WEATHER:
- Unfortunately, we can never predict the weather in the UK, even from hour to hour. However, if the weather forecast does look awful, you have the option to request us to give us advance notice of more than 24 hours to either reschedule the date for cycle tour or alternatively we can replace the cycle tour with walking tour and a visit in Oxford to Christchurch college Harry Potter film site (presuming Christchurch is not closed) and option to replace Cotswolds cycle tour with a visit to Blenheim palace or to request a refund
Location
Charlbury
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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