Bath City and Countryside Guided Cycle Tours
Winter Programme October 2024 to March 2025
Over the winter we will continue to operate a scheduled Saturday morning 'Bath City Cycle Tour' at 10am which can be booked online. We will also continue to provide private and groups bookings. Please use our contact forms for more information or if you have any questions.
2PM - Bath City Tours £35 (2 hours) starting at 10am are the perfect way to see Bath's iconic buildings and historic sites. Our 2 hour tour takes you through the City's oldest streets on a journey back in time to see grand Georgian architecture, Victorian public gardens, Medieval city walls, the legacy of Britain's Roman occupation before enjoying expansive views over the city from the Kennet and Avon canal.
You'll also get the chance to see some of the amazing wildlife in the City including Kingfishers, Peregrine Falcons and Grey Herons. Our guides are experts in local military history and wildlife providing a unique perspective on Bath as a World Heritage City. |
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October 2024 to March 2025 - Private Bookable Tours - Please enquire for more information.
Bath City & Countryside Half Day Tour £39 (3.5 hours) starting at 10am are a fun and enjoyable way to take in the city's famous buildings, historic sites and pleasure gardens before joining the Kennet and Avon Canal cycle towpath for a ride through history along the Avon Valley. The valley is abundant with wildlife and historical sites including 'Dundas Aqueduct'. Returning to Bath, you will cycle through a Victorian railway tunnel (Two Tunnels Path), the longest cycling tunnel in Britain. The interactive light and sound installation in the tunnels provide a real ‘wow’ factor before you emerge overlooking the city, followed by a pleasant roll downhill to the cycle path along the River Avon back into the city.
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Bath City & Countryside Full Day Tours £95 (6 Hours) starting at 10am are a fun and enjoyable way to take in the city's famous buildings, historic sites and pleasure gardens before joining the Kennet and Avon Canal cycle towpath for a ride through history along the Avon Valley. The valley is abundant with wildlife and historical sites including the 'Dundas Aqueduct' and 'Thythe Barn' at Bradford on Avon. Returning to Bath, you will cycle through a Victorian railway tunnel (Two Tunnels Path), the longest cycling tunnel in Britain. The interactive light and sound installation in the tunnels provide a real ‘wow’ factor before you emerge overlooking the city, followed by a pleasant roll downhill to the cycle path along the River Avon back into the city.
Please Note - There is a 4 person minimum booking or minimum £380 booking fee for this tour.
'Prosecco' City Tours £35 (1.5 Hours) Enjoy a chilled glass of prosecco and a stunning panoramic view over Bath with late afternoon sun bathing the City's limestone skyline in soft evening gold, red & orange hues. This relaxed 90 minute guided ride takes you along the pictures river and canal in the heart of Bath with some great viewpoints capturing the history of the City from the Celts and Romans through to Bath's role in World War II. Perfect way to end the day in Bath with friends and loved ones! Please Note - There is a 4 person minimum booking for this tour.
Family Bookings (Children under 13 years old) We provide private bookings for young families, please use the email enquiry form below to request a booking or more information. We have a range of children's bikes, helmets and child seats (9-22kg bodyweight) and the only company in Bath operating with DBS checked, outdoor first aid certified, Educare 'Childcare in Sport' trained and British Cycling qualified guides.
Private, School, Corporate & Group Tours are a great way of enjoying a special occasion or getting a group of people together for a fun day out in and around Bath. We will design the perfect cycling experience for your group, please use our 'Enquiry Form’ for more information.
Advanced Bookings Our booking calendar is normally published 2-3 months in advance. If you would like to make a booking in advance of those dates, please use the 'Enquiry Form' below.
Bikes, helmets, digital photo package and guide are included in the price of the tour. Our tours are suitable for all riding abilities. Perfect for single travellers, couples, families (children 13+) and groups. Please use our 'Enquiry Form' below for advanced bookings, discounted rates for families, groups, veterans and serving military personnel.
Family Bookings (Children under 13 years old) We provide private bookings for young families, please use the email enquiry form below to request a booking or more information. We have a range of children's bikes, helmets and child seats (9-22kg bodyweight) and the only company in Bath operating with DBS checked, outdoor first aid certified, Educare 'Childcare in Sport' trained and British Cycling qualified guides.
Private, School, Corporate & Group Tours are a great way of enjoying a special occasion or getting a group of people together for a fun day out in and around Bath. We will design the perfect cycling experience for your group, please use our 'Enquiry Form’ for more information.
Advanced Bookings Our booking calendar is normally published 2-3 months in advance. If you would like to make a booking in advance of those dates, please use the 'Enquiry Form' below.
Bikes, helmets, digital photo package and guide are included in the price of the tour. Our tours are suitable for all riding abilities. Perfect for single travellers, couples, families (children 13+) and groups. Please use our 'Enquiry Form' below for advanced bookings, discounted rates for families, groups, veterans and serving military personnel.
We're a locally owned and operated Bath business provided by Wild Swim Bike Run Limited, our local guides are 'British Cycling' qualified 'Trail Cycle Leaders' and 'Outdoor First Aid' qualified ensuring that you have a safe, fun and amazing day exploring the best our city and countryside have to offer.
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Book with confidence - Visit our page at the official Visit Bath website - Bath Cycle Tours |
Whats included?
- Price - £35 City/ £39 City & Countryside /£75 Full Day per person including bike hire and safety helmet
- Group Sizes - We have a ratio of 1 guide to 8 clients.
- Full Day Tour -Please note that for the 'full day tour' there is a minimum booking requirement of 4 persons or £300 booking fee.
- Level – Easy
- Start and Finish Timings – Morning tours start at 10am / Afternoon tours start at 2pm
- Photos – We include a digital photo package of your day within the price
- Fun – A big smile that will hang around for weeks!
- Expenses & Additional Costs (Private, Group & Full Day Tour) - In addition to your booking fee you will also have to pay for the guide’s expenses that are directly related to the guided experience. These will include but are not limited to: food and drinks.
What should I bring?
- Small backpack
- Water bottle - This can be refilled en route
- Medication - Please ensure you carry sufficient medication for the day
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Snacks - There are numerous cafes en route
- Warm top
- Waterproof jacket - Sometimes we get rain in the UK!
Meeting point
Unit 8 - Broadway Court, Miles Street, Bath, BA24HX
How to find us
Like many businesses in Bath we can be quite difficult to find if you don't know Bath. If you are struggling to find us head for the corner of Miles Street and Excelsior Street. You will then find yourself standing opposite Broadway Court. We are the end unit colocated with ‘Bath Outdoors’ outdoor equipment shop and ‘Bath Ebike Hire’.
Our Address:
Bath Outdoors
Unit 8
Broadway Court
Miles Street
Bath
BA2 4HX
Please see link for Bath Outdoors with shop contact and address details - https://bathoutdoors.co.uk/pages/contact-us
Our Address:
Bath Outdoors
Unit 8
Broadway Court
Miles Street
Bath
BA2 4HX
Please see link for Bath Outdoors with shop contact and address details - https://bathoutdoors.co.uk/pages/contact-us