Choosing your Cycling holiday

Our Cycling trips are all graded by difficulty, taking into consideration the daily distances covered, the terrain, ascents and descents and climate. The Trip Notes on our website contain detailed information about what to expect, to help you choose a trip that suits your fitness and experience level.

Cycling grades

Relatively short rides on flat or gently undulating terrain, our Leisurely grade is ideal if you want to explore, but at a relaxed pace.

Approximately 2-4 hours in the saddle for each day of cycling.

A mix of Leisurely and Moderate rides cycling through flat or gently undulating terrain with the occasional energetic ascent.

Perfect for cyclists used to undulating routes with occasional energetic climbs, and those who have a reasonable level of fitness.

Approximately 4-6 hours in the saddle for each day of cycling.

Combining Moderate rides with Challenging ones, this grade is perfect for reasonably fit cyclists who want to challenge themselves.

This grade is for longer, more demanding trips, suiting cyclists who enjoy hilly terrain and challenging ascents, and who have a good fitness level.

Approximately 6+ hours in the saddle for each day of cycling.

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This grade is ideal for physically very fit and confident cyclists who want to push themselves a little further. Combining challenging-grade rides with some tough or longer days in the saddle (sometimes 8+ hours).

Cycling trips

Here’s a summary of all the Cycling trips we offer and where to find out more. We’ve included some of our favourites on the following pages, but you’ll find our full programme on our website.

*POINT-TO-POINT: On a point-to-point cycling holiday, your entire journey is made by pedal power so you won’t be using any other methods of transportation.

**E-BIKE: If you’re interested in using an electric bike on these trips, just enquire at the time of booking and we can let you know the cost and availability.