Cycling in the Cotswolds

21 half and full-day cycle routes, and a 4-day 200km Tour of the Cotswolds

Häftad, Engelska, 2017

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Beskrivning

The Cotswolds National Landscape is a perfect cycling destination in England, with a network of quiet lanes, canal paths and bridleways threading through honey-coloured villages, rolling hills and some of the most picturesque countryside in the country. This Cicerone guidebook covers 21 half and full-day cycle routes across the Cotswolds, ranging from 14 to 66km, alongside a 4-day 200km tour of the whole area. Routes are arranged in order of difficulty and primarily follow quiet lanes and off-road tracks, with road bike alternatives provided for most. Routes range from 14 to 66km (9 to 41 miles) and are arranged in order of difficulty, covering the full extent of the Cotswolds from Stratford-upon-Avon and Shipston-on-Stour in the north to Bath, Stroud and Malmesbury in the southAll routes are suitable for hybrid or mountain bikes, with on-road alternatives provided for most; highlights include the Bradford-on-Avon via Bath Two Tunnels, Bourton-on-the-Water via the Slaughters, Bibury and Cleeve HillThe 4-day, 200km Tour of the Cotswolds is a complete circuit of the area in four stages, starting and finishing in Stroud and passing through Winchcombe, Stow-on-the-Wold and CirencesterCustom-drawn 1:100,000 maps are included for every route, alongside a route summary table with information on accommodation and cycle hire, and GPX files available to downloadAn introduction covers the geology, history, wildlife, plants and flowers of the Cotswolds, alongside practical advice on bike maintenance, what to take and how to use the guide A comprehensive guide to cycling in one of England's most beloved countryside landscapes, from short half-day loops to a full four-day circuit. Explore the Cotswolds from the saddle with ease.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2017-11-21
Mått:116 x 172 x 14 mm
Vikt:230 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:208
Förlag:Cicerone Press
ISBN:9781852847067

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Mer om författaren

Chiz Dakin's cycle touring adventures began when she realised, after a local photography trip, that she'd cycled 50 miles in a day with a reasonably heavy load. Two weeks later she set out on the LEJOG route! Since then she's done several multi-day routes but maintains that you don't need to be seriously fit or fast to fully enjoy cycling.

Innehållsförteckning

Map key Overview map Introduction Geology Wildlife, plants and flowers History Art, culture and local festivities Food and drink Getting around When to go Accommodation What to wear What to take Maps Waymarking and access Cycling efficiently How hard are the routes? Using this guide Route 1 Shipston-on-Stour Loop via Brailes Hill Route 2 Shipston-on-Stour Loop via Halford Route 3 Shipton-under-Wychwood Loop via Wychwood Route 4 Bourton-on-the-Water Loop via the Slaughters Route 5 Alderton via Broadway Route 6 Bradford-on-Avon via Bath Two Tunnels Route 7 Bourton-on-the-Water Loop via Great Barrington Route 8 Kemble via Cotswold Water Park Route 9 Kingham Loop via Bruern Abbey Route 10 Batheaston Sting Route 11 Stratford Greenway Loop via Mickleton Route 12 Cirencester Loop via Ampney Crucis Route 13 Filkins Loop via Bibury Route 14 Fairford Loop via Bibury Route 15 Frampton Cotterell Loop via Wickwar Route 16 Stonehouse Loop via Slimbridge Route 17 Stow Loop via Blockley Route 18 Burford Loop via Northleach Route 19 Stroud Loop via Chavenage House Route 20 Cheltenham Loop via Cleeve Hill Route 21 Malmesbury Loop via Tetbury Route 22 Around the Cotswolds Day 1 Stroud to Winchcombe Day 2 Winchcombe to Stow-on-the-Wold Day 3 Stow-on-the-Wold to Cirencester Day 4 Cirencester to Stroud Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Cycle hire and cycle shops Appendix C Cycles and trains 195 Appendix D First aid for bike and rider 197 Appendix E Other useful information 201