Royalty

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

Price: £109, £289 per person based on two people sharing a room

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Start/finish: Starts daily except Sundays and is circular from Windsor

Hotels: Hand picked bed and breakfast accommodation in Windsor and Hampton Court environs. Dinner is not 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 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 taking in Runnymede and the weirs and wildlife enroute before returning to Windsor across pretty commons and along a tiny canal. Those taking the 3 day break can follow the river further to Hampton Court. Enjoy the classic river vistas, palatial houses and hidden delights as you cycle to this regal palace and onto bustling Richmond and Kew if you wish, before returning to Windsor.

Options:

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