Cycling Weekend - Bath
Overview
Spend two days exploring the fine cycleways around the World Heritage City of Bath. Enjoy this Roman spa town with fine Georgian architecture. Flat canal towpaths, disused railway lines, and countryside roads will take you through cultural sites and historic market towns. A classy location to spend a weekend in comfort.
We will cycle 26 miles Saturday & 20 miles Sunday, the terrain is mainly flat with the occasional countryside hill, Path/Road: Canal tow path, traffic free cycle paths and quiet roads. The cycling will be moderate on Saturday, easy on Sunday. Cycling at a slow pace for 4 hours Saturday & 2.5 hours Sunday. Everyone will be assisted but you must be competent on a bike.
Includes
- 2 nights accommodation.
- 2 Continental breakfasts.
- 2 days fully guided cycling.
- Basic tool kit carried to undertake minor repairs.
- Accident insurance cover.
- Trained first aider.
Extras
- Cycle hire if required £30
- Evening meals
- All drinks
- Lunches and refreshments on Saturday and Sunday rides
Guided by the very experienced Graham Hills, (Qualified to National Standards level, Bikeability) .these weekends are not Spice Exclusive so you will meet other people. There are usually around 12 people on each of the weekends, a mixture of Spice and non Spice members. The aim of Bikeability is to promote and welcome all to the world of cycling, increase people’s cycling knowledge and confidence, provide stimulating, fun, sociable, safe experiences that are delivered professionally.
There are only 9 single rooms on this weekend which are likely to sell out very quickly.
Location & Itinerary
Friday:
Check in to the hotel and head to a nearby pub for meet, greet and a socialise around 7pm
Saturday:
Take to the bikes and cycle along the canal, passing a series of locks and the historic Dundas Aquaduct. Continue to Bath for a short exploration of the City. Lunch in one of the many eateries there.
Head out into the countryside and cycle through the Two Tunnels cycle path, am atmospheric 2 mile path created through old railway tunnels, complete with movement activated art installations! Return back to the hotel through pretty villages.
Dinner and drinks at a local pub/restaurant.
Sunday:
Return to the canal, savour more stunning villages, and take in elevenses at a working farm shop and deli. Visit the market town of Bradford-on-Avon and its many tourist sites. Sample their gastronomic offerings at a riverside pub for lunch.
Return to the hotel along the canal.
Travel & Stay
Comfortable en-suite guest accommodation in the Bath University campus. Generally you will be able to check in after 3pm. There is plenty of parking on campus.
| Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Member single room | £240.00 | Available |
| Guest/ Non Member single room | £276.00 | Available |
Booking Options
| Option | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle Hire | £30.00 | Available |
| ebike hire | £90.00 | Available |
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