Cycling

The Great West Way offers a wealth of landscapes for cyclists of all stripes to explore, from tots trundling along on their first wheels to the next Laura Kenny. 

You’ll soon discover that the UK is cycling crazy, so there’ll be no trouble finding your perfect ride... There’s family-friendly woodland paths, long distance cycle routes and downhill mountain bike trails for the daring. 

The rural charm of the touring route, including 3 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, makes it a dreamy destination for any bike tour. Picture a leisurely Sunday road cycle through sleepy Cotswolds villages or a week-long group adventure from London to Bristol on Route 4. 

If you’re visiting from abroad and don’t have your bike in tow there are plenty of places to hire one here including electric bikes, vintage bikes and tandems. There are also some really fun themed bike tours around cycling-friendly cities such as Bristol - one of which includes stopping off at independent eateries to sample their produce. What a satisfying way to take in the sights!