Your bike trip in this traditional area of England continues through the beautiful Chiltern Hills, home to green forests, vistas and birdlife. Ride: 18 km (10 miles) // Elevation gain: 512 ft // Descent: 492 ft Today Marlow has a bustling high street and has a reputation of some very fine eats with several gastropubs and even 3 Michelin starred restaurants. In fact, her house, Albion House, is a tranquil spot on the river. It’s a delightful place to wander, see if you can spot the famous Eton school across the river! Cycle beside the Thames today, traversing it several times today, criss-crossing via villages, hamlets and iron bridges.Īlthough Mary Shelly put the finishing, horrifying touches on her masterpiece ‘Frankenstein’ in Marlow, it’s not a frightening place. Spend the morning sightseeing Windsor further. Ride: 32 km (20 miles) // Elevation gain: 465 ft // Descent: 493 ft Visit St George’s chapel, the place of Harry and Meghan’s royal wedding. This is a must visit to see one of the wonders of English Royal Heritage – King Charles maybe staying today! Pedal the magnificent Great Walk to the castle, scene of many royal parades and get some extra miles with a circular ride through the Great Park. Optional ride: 64 km (40 miles) // Elevation gain: 690 ft // Descent: 693 ftīike along to Windsor and its incredible castle. Ride: 37 km (23 miles) // Elevation gain: 458 ft and // Descent: 370 ft There is an option to enjoy a boat ride as well along the scenic river. It is a bike ride full of England’s popular sights the world recognises. Pedal along by Kew Palace (longer ride option) and her famous gardens and on through Richmond, the royal gateway park to Hampton Court. Ride: 21 km (13 miles) or 34 km (21 miles) // Elevation gain: 576 ft // Descent: 576 ftĮnglish castles & Palaces! Be prepared for stunning river scenes of swans and draping willows on today’s cycle. You will have a bike set up with our guide who will introduce you to this fabulous English Royal bike route. All six of his wives spent time there and it is still a fascinating place to visit. He also loved Hampton Court and built it to be a pleasure palace of modernity, remodelling it several times. Most famously, the impressive King Henry VIII who never gave up his quest for a male heir. Magnificent and sturdy, this palace housed the who’s who of British Royalty for 500 years. Spend the night near Hampton Court Palace, King Henry the 8th and his wives’ home and enjoy its laid-back ambience. It is a bike ride full of England’s popular sights the world recognizes. Start your cycling trip in the outskirts of London the following day! Have fun, everyone should visit London, at least once in their life!Ī cycling adventure in England chock full of the most famous sights and palaces. Westminster, Houses of Parliament, Lambeth Palace and Big Ben… To help you out, read some ideas of what to do in our blog piece. There are so many pop cultural sights to check off that it may be hard to decide where to catch the Underground to next. It is a ride of great diversity, much like England itself.ĭon’t miss all the things you can do whether you visit Buckingham Palace, Oxford Street or Kensington Palace in Hyde Park, all are exciting, just before your trip starts! It’s a rich ride to enjoy history and if that’s not your thing, the trip checks other boxes too! Cozy pubs, gastro food and Great Parks, tranquil rural scenes and landscapes. These palaces dot the landscape around here with other ancient remains. Cycle to and visit famous English Palaces like London’s Buckingham Palace, Henry VIII’s Hampton Court and William the Conqueror’s Windsor Palace, where history happened. This trip follows the river Thames, a waterway which has seen the passage of time. Not only a mecca of culture and history but a thrilling place to explore before your journey to Oxford, another culturally packed place, unique and famous. Start pedalling from near London, the most exciting urban city. Hold on to your helmets, this is a great English bike trip. Enjoy this journey along London’s great highway, the Thames, across the stunning Chiltern’s, and all the way to Oxford, a vibrant city of learning and art.Ĭycling from London to Oxford via its royal monuments. A self guided bike tour taking you from London’s outskirts, past England’s most regal palaces and castles, still lived in by royalty and aristocracy. Cycle England’s Royal and Famous Landmarks.
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