Herefordshire's Gardens Bike Tour
Hotel & Bike • 6 nights
VISITING: The UK
Overview
Why we love this tour
Beautiful green countryside and rolling hills in the Wye Valley
Visits to National Trust gardens at Croft Castle and Berrington Hall
Two night stay at historic Hay on Wye
Relaxed cycling on quiet lanes with shorter and longer route options on most days
Guiding
Distance
Level
Standard
Departs
Runs
Code
Good for
Cycle through the rolling green countryside of the Wye Valley and Welsh borders, visiting a selection of Herefordshire’s most vibrant and innovative gardens. From Leintwardine on the banks of the River Teme, ride to Hay-on-Wye, known internationally for its literary festival and for its numerous antique book shops. Continue to Weobley in the heart of Herefordshire’s Black and White Villages, named for the many traditional timber-framed houses which give the region a unique character and historic feel.
Stay for two nights in each location, allowing you to get to know your surroundings and to settle in to the comfortable hotels and inns. The cycling is rated easy to moderate, on quiet country roads with some gentle undulations. The three loop rides allow for shorter cycling days, or full rest days if you prefer time to explore on foot. Every day features visits to gardens or National Trust properties giving you a fascinating cycling and sightseeing experience in this beautiful corner of the British countryside.
The Trip
Route
Itinerary
or click on individual days
Accommodation
Hotels and Local Inns
We use comfortable hotels and inns for this tour. The accommodation often has a lovely local flair, with a chance to experience local life with an authentic flavour of your destination.
Example hotels
Leintwardine - The Lion Hotel
Hay on Wye - The Swan at Hay
Weobley - The Salutation Inn or Mellington House
6 nights in comfortable hotels and inns
Breakfast included
Luggage transfers included
Secure bike storage
What's included
Price includes
6 nights accommodation in hotels and traditional inns
Board basis: Bed and Breakfast
Maps, route guides and local information pack
GPS route files available on request
Luggage transportation (max 10 kg)
Local contact number for assistance
Secure parking
Price excludes
Flights or travel to Leintwardine
Bike hire
Cycle helmets
Entry fees
Bike hire and extras
Bike hire
Pannier, lock and toolkit included when you rent a bike
Hybrid bike
Trek hybrid trail bike
E-bike
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Friendly service with expert knowledge
Easy to book and pay online
Full financial protection
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about this tour. Simply click on a question to reveal the answer.
Some days will be flat, other days will have some modest hills and distances of up to 30 miles. This tour has different route options on most days; the shorter options are easy, while the longer ones are more moderate. Easy to Moderate cycling holidays are suitable for most ages and degrees of fitness. We recommend that you have some previous cycling experience.
We are always on hand to offer advice, so please give us a call if you wish to chat about the tour’s grading.
No! On days 2, 4 and 6 you won't be moving on to your next hotel, so the choice is yours whether you cycle or not. Either ride one of the suggested loop rides or spend the day relaxing.