DAY 4. STREATLEY TO HENLEY

RIDE: 30 km 

There is a 5-minute train hop from your hotel in Streatley to start the day.

Spot the area’s most charming English villages on today’s bike trip, from the small village of Streatley with its pretty situation on the Thames.

Cycle along the Thames’ banks with fresh air and gliding waterfowl.

Henley, your destination, is known for its rowing and regattas, so the Thames is an integral part of the lifestyle here. Visit its River and Rowing Museum to really understand its hold on this town. It is an attractive place with Tudor housing and nice river views. Take a pint in one of its atmospheric pubs. A great place to explore.

DAY 5. HENLEY TO MARLOW

RIDE : 18 km 

Today it’s a shorter ride, so you will have time enough to explore The River and Rowing Museum in Henley before your departure.

Your bike trip in this traditional area of England continues through the beautiful Chiltern Hills, home to green forests, vistas and birdlife. In August, you can take a boat trip to avoid the rolling hills.

Although Mary Shelly put the finishing, horrifying touches on her masterpiece ‘Frankenstein’ in Marlow, it’s not a frightening place. In fact, her house, Albion House, is a tranquil spot on the river.

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. Try them out if your budget dares!

DAY 6. MARLOW TO WINDSOR

RIDE: 30 km OR 57 km

Cycle beside the Thames today, traversing it several times today, criss-crossing via villages, hamlets and iron bridges.

Bike along to Windsor and its incredible castle. 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.

Visit St George’s chapel, the place of Harry and Meghan’s royal wedding.

DAY 7. WINDSOR TO HAMPTON WICK

RIDE: 37 km

Spend the morning sightseeing Windsor further. It’s a delightful place to wander, see if you can spot the famous Eton school across the river! Then start cycling towards, the Palace of former King Henry the 8th and his wives’ home and enjoy its laid-back ambience.

Visit Hampton Court. Magnificent and sturdy, this palace housed the who’s who of British Royalty for 500 years. Most famously, the impressive and infamous King Henry VIII who never gave up his quest for a male heir. He also loved Hampton Court and built it to be a pleasure palace of modernity, remodelling it several times. All six of his wives spent time there and it is still a fascinating place to visit.

DAY 8. HAMPTON WICK CIRCULAR RIDE TO KEW

RIDE: 25 km or 32 km

English castles & Palaces! Be prepared for stunning river scenes of swans and draping willows on today’s cycle. Pedal along by Kew Palace (longer ride option) and her famous gardens and on through Richmond, the royal gateway park to Hampton Court. It is a bike ride full of England’s popular sights the world recognises.

There is an option to enjoy a boat ride as well along the scenic river.

DAY 9. DEPART FROM HAMPTON WICK

We wish you great onward travels today perhaps to London central a short train ride away to enjoy this great city! 

EXTRA DAYS IN LONDON

Don’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!

There are so many pop cultural sights to check off that it may be hard to decide where to catch the Underground to next. Westminster, Houses of Parliament, Lambeth Palace and Big Ben… To help you out, read some ideas of what to do in our blog piece. Have fun, everyone should visit London, at least once in their life!

A cycling adventure in England chock full of the most famous sights and palaces.