Finest Royalty

1 night/2 days, 2 nights/3 days: View itinerary of this tour

Price: £249, £399 per person based on two people sharing a room.

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Start/finish: Starts Mondays and is circular from Windsor.
Day tours available every day except Sundays.

Hotels: Characterful and historic 4 star hotels, located at the heart of Windsor and by the river at Hampton Court. Dinner each night of your stay is included.

Cycling mileage: From 12 to 37 miles (18 to 59 km) per day

Skill level: Novice

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 the 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. Return to Windsor across pretty commons and along a tiny canal or by cycling further along the river to Hampton Court and taking the train. Those taking the 3 day break stay overnight at Hampton Court and can enjoy the classic river vistas, palatial houses and hidden delights on the ride to bustling Richmond and Kew.

Options:

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