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Trying rowing along the way
Try Rowing along the Way
Explore on Horse back
Horse riding along the Great West Way
Discover the way by bicycle
Cycling past Alton Barnes White Horse, Wiltshire

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** Please note that many attractions along the Great West Way are in the process of reopening their doors in light of the current government advice in relation to COVID-19. Whilst we are endeavouring to keep all information on the website up to date, we would advise you to check directly with the relevant venue for the most up to date information. **

There are so many ways to get active and involved along the Great West Way, from kayaking serene stretches of the Kennet & Avon Canal to playing a round of golf amid tree-lined fairways.

Walking, cycling and horse riding are all exhilarating ways to experience the touring route. Imagine trotting through winding country lanes on horseback, or riding over the horizon on a racing bike as the sun starts to set. You can even enjoy the countryside on a llama or alpaca trek. Did you know? Llamas were brought from South America to England in Victorian times, and thousands of them can now live across the UK.

The Great West Way’s scenic waterways support various water sports too. Canoeing, kayaking, canal boat riding, stand-up paddle boarding… Viewing the touring route from the water will give you a whole different perspective on the landscape and its natural inhabitants. Tip: Watch out for the blue flash of a kingfisher as it dips down to catch a fish. (Speaking of which, you can go fishing here too.)

If you’d like a bird’s-eye view of the touring route, you could have a ride in a hot air balloon, try paragliding, piloting a small plane, skydiving or even bungee jumping… you go first though, okay? If you enjoy a thrill of adrenaline on your holidays, have a look at all the outdoor and adventure activities on offer. Or simply sit back and enjoy the action of the Great West Way's spectator sports.

But you don’t have to be into sport or high-stakes thrills for an active, hands-on experience of the Great West Way. For those that prefer arts and culture, there are craft workshops, writing and painting retreats, cookery sessions, music and dance classes and many more activities to get involved with however long you’re staying with us.

A great way to get started with the above activities is to try a one-on-to-one class, a group workshop or even a residential course or activity holiday. Find out more about what’s available below, in the see & do section and on our great outdoors guide.

Walking

Walking along the Great West Way.
Horse Riding

Horse riding along the Great West Way.
Cycling

Cycling along the Great West Way.
Outdoor & Adventure

Outdoor & adventure activities along the Great West Way.
Water Sports

Water sports along the Great West Way.
Spectator Sports

Spectator sports along the Great West Way.

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Salisbury, Stonehenge and Sarum Tours

Address

7 & 8 Whittle Road, Churchfields Estate, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7YS

Telephone
01722 421777

info@salisburystonehengetours.co.uk

Salisbury

We are Salisbury based and our tours are multilingual in German, French, Italian, Japanese and English.

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50 reviews
Stonehenge and Avebury with Oldbury Tours

Address

Pick up from various locations, Wilts, SN11 8EW

Telephone
07947 488665

info@oldburytours.co.uk

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50 reviews

Oldbury Tours provide bespoke guided tours of the prehistoric sites of Wiltshire including Stonehenge and Avebury for small groups of up to six. Tours are conducted by our local qualified guide in a 7 seat car. All tours individually tailored.

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Around and About Bath

Address

CORSHAM, Wiltshire, SN13 0LN

Telephone
01225 952222

info@aroundandaboutbath.com

CORSHAM

Around and About Bath run small, intimate tours for the discerning traveller to discover real, hidden England. Uncover its past, explore sleepy villages and enjoy the best of English hospitality. Discover authentic England.

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a'Beckett's Vineyard

Address

High Street, Littleton Panell, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 4EN

Telephone
+44 (0)1380 816669

info@abecketts.co.uk

Devizes

English vineyard offering a range of red and white wines. Tours by arrangement. Tastings and walks round our 20 acre site.

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37 reviews
Roman Bath Private Hire

Address

Windrush Close, Bath, Avon, BA2 1PL

Telephone
01225 484346

Info@romanbathprivatehire.co.uk

Bath

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37 reviews

We provide executive vehicles for airport transfers, city to city travel and private hire tours along the Great West way route and beyond. We are primarily based in Bath but we will also undertake journeys to and from the surrounding area also. Some…

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Stonehenge and Avebury with Oldbury Tours

Address

Pick up from various locations, Wilts, SN11 8EW

Telephone
07947 488665

info@oldburytours.co.uk

Oldbury Tours provide bespoke guided tours of the prehistoric sites of Wiltshire including Stonehenge and Avebury for small groups of up to six. Tours are conducted by our local qualified guide in a 7 seat car. All tours individually tailored.

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South West Heritage Tours

Address

16 Norton Bavant, Norton Bavant, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7BB

Telephone
44 (0)7739 667543

southwestguide@gmail.com

Warminster

Chauffeur-driven car tours of England's South West in a luxury vehicle with a Blue Badge Guide ( England's most prestigious tourism qualification). Salisbury Cathedral, Stonehenge, Avebury, Salisbury Plain, Cranborne Chase. Specialist areas included…

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Tours2Order

Address

Old Bath Road, Charvil, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 9QN

Telephone
0118 934 2231

graham@tours2order.com

Reading

I am a Blue Badge Tourist Guide based in Royal Berkshire. I am qualified to lead tours of Wiltshire and all its surrounding counties, by coach, or on foot, with groups from 2 to 50.

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Alison Howell's Foot Trails

Address

9 Berwick Courtyard, Berwick St Leonard, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 5UA

Telephone
01747 820626

enquire@foottrails.co.uk

Salisbury

Enjoy an authentic and indulgent experience of rural England. Away from crowds. With extensive local knowledge of Wiltshire and South West England our holidays and local trails will take you off the beaten track.

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Bath Open Top Tours

Address

6 North Parade, Bath, Avon, BA1 1LF

Telephone
01225 330444

hq@bathbuscompany.com

Bath

Explore Bath by open-top bus and discover what this World Heritage site, as designated by UNESCO, has to offer. We have a fleet of excellent modern buses, live guides, multi-lingual commentary and 2 routes showcasing the best of Bath.

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Bainton Bikes

Address

Moreton In Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0AA

Telephone
01865 311610

info@baintonbikes.com

Moreton In Marsh

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170 reviews

Hire one of our bikes 24/7 from Cotswold locations using our app, or join us for a cycle tour of the Cotswolds, Oxford and Bath or follow one of our travel guides and explore the local area

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