Explore Britain by bike
With cycle-hire schemes in almost every city and town, plus with more and more dedicated bike lanes and cycle docking stations appearing all over, there’s never been a better time to explore Britain’s towns and cities by bike.
Five guided bike tours of London
Old London Tour
Join Owain from Red Bike Tours promises to show you some unknown secrets of London as he leads an intimate group through the backstreets of The City district. Circle St Paul’s Cathedral, stop for lunch in the bustling Borough Market and discover history from the Romans through to the present day.
Royal London Tour
Get all the royal gossip and facts with Fat Tire Tours. Take its four-hour guided pedal through Royal Parks, past Royal Palaces and historic sites.
The Original Bike Tour
The Original Bike Tour by London Bicycle will take you past the Tate Modern, the Globe, Borough Market, across the Tower Bridge, and finally to St. Paul’s Cathedral - all in three-and-a-half hours.
Secret London Bike Tour
Cycling along river pathways, back-streets and hidden passageways, the Secret London Bike Tour from Brakeaway Bike Tours explores the mystery of the Docks as well as the secrets of Harry Potter’s London.
Alternative London Bike Tour
explore deep into the East End to discover modern-day street art and insights into London’s past with Alternative London Bike Tour.
Eight bike-friendly city experiences
London
Take to the Thames Path for landmark spotting along the largely traffic-free route. Or join a themed bike tour with Tally Ho! Popular themes include the Secret London Pub Tour, Landmarks & Gems, and City & Secrets.
Birmingham
Explore #BrumByBike with a self-guided digital tour. The Tolkien Route follows the footsteps of the writer of ‘The Lord of the Rings’. The 12-mile Cadbury route route will lead you through the history of the Cadbury family and Bournville Village.
Brighton
Cycle Brighton’s streets on a BTN Bike, located at docking stations around the city and charged at 4p per minute with a £1 unlocking fee. Or why not share a tandem and put a smile on your (and other people’s) faces as you zoom, glide or even wobble along the seafront.
Bristol
This three-mile Bristol Docks Loop will lead you through the city centre to the Cumberland Basin, for a impressive perspective of the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge. Bristol Cycle Shack offers bike hire from £15 per day.
Manchester
Enjoy Manchester’s 55 miles of protected cycle routes. For a leisurely canal-side cycle with some big attractions in the mix, join the Ashton Canal Cycleway. Starting at Piccadilly Gardens, the route passes Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium and the National Cycling Centre.
Liverpool
A Beatles tour on bike will save your legs thanks to using electric bikes on this three-and-a-half hour tour featuring Liverpool’s famous Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, the grave of Eleanor Rigby and John Lennon’s house.
Cardiff
For a traffic-free waterside route, follow the circular Cardiff Bay Trail and pick up an ice-cream along the way. Or explore the River Taff, pretty parks and green spaces on a 16.5 mile (26.5km) section of the 55mile/93km Taff Trail.
Edinburgh
Join A Wee Pedal for a cycle through the Victorian-era Innocent Tunnel and onto Craigmillar Castle where you can explore where Mary Queen of Scots escaped Edinburgh Castle. Finish right outside the Scottish Parliament and Holyrood Palace.
Destinations
For extra peddle power, take an electric bike tour
For extra peddle power, take an electric bike tour
Cycle Britain has e-bike itineraries to suit all budgets and requirements and fitness levels. Go from Land’s End to John O’Groats across 23 days or explore the islands of the Outer Hebrides with a week-long tour.
Cycle Britain has e-bike itineraries to suit all budgets and requirements and fitness levels. Go from Land’s End to John O’Groats across 23 days or explore the islands of the Outer Hebrides with a week-long tour.