Classic Royalty

2 nights / 3 days self- guided cycling tour

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Price: £360 per person based on two people sharing a room

Start & finish: Starts Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays and is circular from Windsor

Accommodation: Hand picked bed and breakfast accommodation in Windsor and Hampton Court environs.
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Cycling mileage: From 11 to 37 miles (18 to 59 km) per day

Grade out of 5 based on distance and elevation: 1

Terrain: Flat

Traffic free: Almost entirely

Monarchs built their palaces and planted their gardens along the banks of the River Thames at Richmond, Kew, Hampton Court and Windsor. They hunted on the vast tracts of land surrounding these palaces which remain today as unspoilt royal parks. This tour is unbelievably rural as it follows the tranquil river path and leads through these majestic parks. You by pass the traffic and enjoy these historic gems from an unusual perspective.

Ride through Windsor Park the first day to reach the famous castle and explore the lovely old villages close by. . Then cycle the river path the next day taking in Runnymede and the weirs and wildlife enroute. Stay overnight at Hampton Court and enjoy the classic river vistas, palatial houses and hidden delights on the ride to bustling Richmond and Kew. Return by train to Windsor.

Options:

• Additional nights in Windsor or Richmond
• Easy transport links enabling a non-cycling partner to enjoy the itinerary

Booking: Fill in the Reservation form

Payment: 30% on booking and the remainder 60 days before the tour starts.

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