Biking Tours

One day to two week bike rental including road bikes, hybrid bikes (trekking bikes), mountain bikes, kids bikes and even a tandem. Helmets, locks, pumps and toolkits are supplied free with each hire. We are also happy to rent panniers, child seats, trailers, cycle computers and other accessories you might need on your trip.

Mountain & E-bike rentals.

Rockhopper by Specialized 29'' Wheels. Various kid size bikes available. Helmets included with every rental

Helmet provided, Rental Included, Lunch Included

This is a truly special experience, descending multiple steps of plateaus; Starting from the top of Bryce Canyon, we'll hike down one of the best trails in the park, but not back up. Instead we actually exit Bryce through a near hidden trail, where our bikes await. From here its a nearly all downhill track across the grey cliffs of the Cretaceous Formation, where our shuttle awaits at the bottom to take us back.

A weekend of easy-going, family-friendly mountain biking in the beautiful Cairngorms National Park. Two days of cycling, setting off from the front door of Fraoch Lodge to enjoy some of the most stunning scenery the Highlands have to offer. Using the local Steam Railway at the start or the end of the day, these two easy days of biking explore our wonderful native Caledonian pine woods, beautiful lochs and open heather clad heath-land, all with the backdrop of the high Cairngorms.

Approx. 174 miles (280 km)

Hadrian’s Cycleway is an historic cycle route across the northern frontier of the ancient Roman Empire, and probably the least challenging of our coast to coast routes. As well as cycling along the UNESCO heritage site, you also skirt the north-western Lake District, cycle around Solway Coast AONB and over the Pennines before descending down to the River Tyne. Beginning in Ravenglass (or some prefer Whitehaven) Cumbria and finishes by cycling along the Newcastle Quayside, through Walsend! and onto Tynemouth, the picturesque village and it’s beautiful priory. It’s a route packed with ruins, museums, heritage sites and the beautiful towns of Cumbria, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear. Vindolanda being one of those ruins, an archaeological site and museum near the highest point of the tour, that reveals more every day about life in Roman Britain. Hadrian’s Cycleway is a route that is flat at both ends with the main climbing done from Brampton to Once Brewed. Our tours allow you to choose how long you would like to spend discovering this area, we have tours from two to six cycling days and we can of course arrange days off for you to spend extra time in the towns you choose.

Approx. 136 miles (219 km)

The C2C is the classic coast to coast cycling tour across England, 136 miles (219 km) of beautiful and challenging roads, lanes and cycle paths. Open Road Open Skies offer flexible C2C cycling holidays for pair and groups of all sizes. Beginning in Whitehaven on the west coast the route heads straight into the Lake District, followed by the crossing of the Pennines before dropping into the Tyne Valley on the east coast. The route is considered one of the most scenic in the UK, as well as being a right of passage for most club cyclists in England,and is full of stunning views, picturesque towns and villages. It’s also a tour full of options and detours and therefore is suitable for most bikes: road, hybrid and mountain.

As well as passing through the Northern Lake District, it also crosses the Pennines, known as the Roof of England, and goes over the highest point on the National Cycle Network – Black Hill. While riding through the beautiful Lake District and Pennine towns, it also passes through the Keswick, Penrith, Newcastle and Tynemouth – all places worthy of a visit in their own right.

Approx. 170 mile (274 km)

The Way of the Roses is a 170 mile (274 km) route through some of the most scenic and historic places in England. Open Road Open Skies offer flexible cycling holidays across the Way of the Roses for groups of all sizes. Beginning in Lancashire coastal town of Morecambe it crosses the northern edge of the Forest of Bowland, through the heart of the Yorkshire Dales and Nidderdale, across the Vale of York as well as passing over the Yorkshire Wolds on it’s way to the Yorkshire coastal town of Bridlington on the east coast.

It’s a tour of differing terrain, fantastic views and historical cities, not to mention the picturesque towns and villages you pass through along the way. The Yorkshire Dales is a glorious place to cycle; changing colours throughout the day, dry stone walls in unbelievable numbers, roads snaking up hills, not to mention the welcome, food and local brews. The cities of York and Lancaster need no introduction and are fabulous places to visit, full of fantastic history and buildings, and members of England’s thirteen Heritage Cities.

Approx. 200 miles (322 km)

An epic self-guided bike adventure from Newcastle to Edinburgh, one of the classic bike routes in the UK, a stunning ride that is accessible to all. Travelling on the National Cycle Network Route 1 the tour begins in Newcastle where you follow the River Tyne through Newcastle to Tynemouth and the North Sea. From here you follow the coast up to the Berwick, past the many castles and exquisite coast line, and into the Scottish Borders. After crossing into Scotland you cycle along the glorious Scottish Borders to the town of Melrose and home of Rugby Sevens!. The final leg heads north towards the Scottish capital, through the lovely Moorfoot Hills where you get our first wonderful view of Edinburgh. We can also arrange for tours that wish to stay on the coast after Berwick, following the Scottish coastline north to Dunbar, then west through Portobello to Edinburgh. Please enquire for more information.

Approx. 38 miles with choice of routes on your second day.

Our favourite cycling holiday to the charming border village of Clun – with two traditional inns, a teashop and a Castle. This is possibly the most perfect cycle route we have ever found. Follows the unspoilt river valleys of the Teme, Clun and Redlake, along easy gradients leading up into the beautiful Clun Hills. Easy cycling.

Approx. 48 miles, with a choice of day rides

Cycle through a string of "Black & White" Villages, each with their own teashop, inn and unique history. These medieval villages welcome you with great food and a friendly atmosphere. A very adaptable tour for groups of friends - with something to please everyone. Total 48 miles plus a choice of day rides.

The trails in the Cairngorms National Park provide some world-class mountain biking. There are miles of off-road tracks criss-crossing the moors and hills. We picked out three of the classic routes which can be done from our front door, meaning that once you arrive you won’t need to get back in your car until the end of your trip and neither will you need to ride the roads on your bike.

Total 141 miles

The Brecon Beacons dominate the landscape of the Welsh borders. This tour leads you down to the River Wye, around the base of the Brecon Beacons and over the spectacular Gospel Pass.The cycling is easy to moderate in the valleys - but challenging across The Gospel Pass! Total 141 miles.

The Great Glen is an amazing geographical fault line that splits Scotland in two, forming dramatic lochs and glens and one of the most famous bodies of water in the world; Loch Ness. Biking along the banks of loch after loch, travelling from coast to coast is an amazing experience that immerses you in the iconic scenery of the Great Glen. From relaxing canal-side riding to flying down neat singletrack, the Great Glen Cycleway is a beautiful, challenging way to spend a couple of days. Your trip begins in the shadow of Ben Nevis, at Fort William. From there you ease into the journey by following the Caledonian Canal, passing the man-made phenomenon of Neptune’s Staircase. You will soon be cycling on singletrack and fire road alongside the first of a series of lochs, Loch Lochy then Loch Oich. Reach Fort Augustus, the gateway to Loch Ness which dominates the rest of your trip. With challenging climbs to reveal magnificent views and stunning, high speed downhills, the trip really does have a little bit of everything. Stay at hand-picked B&B’s, guesthouses and small country hotels, and enjoy the convenience of daily baggage transfer on this wonderful mountain biking holiday in Scotland.

50-97 miles depending on route

A classic cycle tour. Staying at beautiful riverside hotel on the River Teme and The Castle Hotel in Bishop's Castle. Easy cycle rides along valleys of the Teme, Redlake and Clun. A relaxing way to explore the borders and special places like Bishop's Castle, Montgomery, the Stiperstones and Hopton Castle. Total 50 miles, opportunities for longer rides each day up to 97 miles.

Discover the castles, palaces and history of Scotland as you cycle through the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Cycle from inn to inn on easy going country roads and bike paths through the heather clad hills of Highland Perthshire. Visit the romantic castle of Blair Castle and historic Scone Palace, crowning place of 42 Scottish Kings. From the historic city of Perth you head north along the Tay River Valley to historic Dunkeld and Birnam and then on to the Victorian Spa town of Pitlochry. Cycle the shoreline of Loch Tummel, take a tour of Blair Castle or take a wee dram at the Edradour Distillery overlooking the Perthshire Highlands.

Total 115 miles

A stunning cycle tour, which gradually leads you to the world-famous Ironbridge Gorge - the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. This cycle tour covers slightly longer distances (up to 32 miles a day), but with lots of interest all the way. Staying at Clun, Church Stretton, Ironbridge and Ludlow. Total 115 miles.

72-153 miles depending on route

The theme for this cycle tour is castles - there are lots of them. But it’s just an excuse to spend a few days exploring a wonderful area and staying in some special places. There are big castles at Clun, Montgomery & Ludlow and fortifications everywhere. A more relaxed holiday spending two nights at Clun and Church Stretton, with a final night in Ludlow. Easy to moderate cycling. Our special route guides and maps offer lots of alternatives.

Explore Scotland’s lochs and glens by bike, soaking in the unique landscape of the Scottish Highlands whilst savouring the clean, fresh Scottish air. Immerse yourself in rich clan history as you cycle past castles through the rugged Trossachs hills and then on into Highland Perthshire. Great cycling complemented by welcoming Scottish hospitality, world class whisky and the produce from Scotland’s natural larder. Your cycling adventure begins in the bustling holiday town of Callander, known as the gateway to the highlands, which lies beneath wooded crags. Learn the story of Rob Roy at the visitor centre before you pedal east to Loch Katrine. Here you can enjoy a fine cycle along the tranquil Loch Katrine and perhaps a trip on the 100 year old Sir Walter Scott steamship. Your route continues north past Loch Lubnaig and through Glen Ogle to the village of Killin, which lies at the southern end of Loch Tay and is bisected by The Falls Of Dochart. The scenery just gets even better with every turn of the pedals as you follow the southern shore of Loch Tay past the Scottish Crannog Centre, Dewar’s World of Whisky and Taymouth Castle. Aberfeldy is next, famous for the ‘Birks of Aberfeldy’ a poem by Robert Burns. The Victorian spa town of Pitlochry is your base for the final three nights. Choose from several routes which visit Dunkeld Cathedral, Blair Castle, Queen’s View, Moulin, Killiecranckie as they wind Big Tree Country.

Approx. 94 - 153 miles depending on route

A unique cycling holiday through the Shropshire hills, visiting small craft breweries, a vineyard and experiencing the very best of local food. Fantastic scenery and brilliant cycling in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You stay at Lion Hotel on the River Teme, two nights at The Castle Hotel in Bishop's Castle and two nights at The Charlton Arms, Ludlow. Easy cycling (moderate if you choose the longer routes). Total 94 or up to 153 miles.

Approx. 126 to 174 miles depending on route

We are delighted to be able to offer a cycling holiday along the best part of the Welsh National Cycle route (Lon Las Cymru) in Mid-Wales. This seven-day tour takes you through the Black and White Villages from Presteigne to Hay on Wye where you stay for 2 nights. Then cycle up the Wye Valley through Builth Wells to the Elan Valley and Red Kite country. Two nights at Rhayader. Final night in Teme Valley. Easy to moderate cycling with one difficult day of 37 miles and two hills.

Discover Scotland’s most famous whisky distilleries on this island-hopping cycling holiday, riding across the islands of Arran, Islay and Jura. Catching the ferry from mainland Scotland to Arran marks the start of your island-hopping adventure. Well known for its stunning scenery ride through a landscape of jagged peaks, rolling hills and rugged coastal roads, Arran craft breweries produce excellent ales, perfect for quenching a cyclists' thirst. From Arran catch the ferry to Kintyre and pedal across the peninsula to the Isle of Islay. Small whitewashed villages and vast empty beaches make the Isle of Islay a very special place. Home to the world-renowned distilleries of Lagavulin, Laphroig, Bowmore and Bruichladdich, Islay also boasts several smaller, independent distilleries such as Kilchoman that is worth a visit. The last island to explore is the remote island of Jura, excellent to spot red deer, explore wild Atlantic coastline and visit the famous Jura distillery. Rounding off each day in cosy, family run B&Bs and inns, enjoy meeting local islanders over a wee dram in the village pub.

The Isle of Skye, Scotland's largest island, off the northwest coast is a playground of mountains and lochs delivering breathtaking vistas around every twist and turn of the narrow roads. A cycling holiday on the Isle of Skye is the perfect way to discover the welcoming people and amazing scenery of Skye at your own pace. Arriving by ferry in the village of Armadale on the remote Sleat peninsula, feel the excitement and anticipation build as you look forward to your journey on the 'Misty Isle'. Pedal north through the lush landscape of the 'Garden of Skye' to the town of Broadford, enjoying views of the jagged Black Cuillin. Amazingly, the scenery continues to improve as the light, mountains and sea combine in an ever changing panorama as you cycle north to Dunvegan and then Uig. The iconic rock formations of the Quirang, Storr and the colourful harbour town of Portree are all on the itinerary as you head south on your journey back to Armadale. Skye is home to some of the most dramatic sea and mountain landscapes in the British Isles; quiet country roads, prolific bird and wildlife including sea and golden eagles, a strong Gaelic culture and a warm and welcoming people. Hand-picked B&Bs, guesthouses and small country hotels, and daily baggage transfer combine for a wonderful cycling holiday in Scotland

The Scottish Coast to Coast is the iconic mountain bike journey through the highlands of Scotland and quite simply an awesome mountain biking holiday. Our independent self-guided mountain bike holidays on the Scottish Coast to Coast allow you to travel at your own pace, enjoy Scotland’s best mountain biking whilst experiencing our fascinating culture and landscapes. Your adventure starts in Fort William and after 200 miles of excellent riding in the Scottish Highlands finishes in Montrose on the East Coast. Enjoy everything from great man-made trails to smooth natural single-track. Every holiday we offer features hand-picked overnights in B&B’s, country inns, and guesthouses, each is unique and offers a biker friendly welcome, atmosphere and delicious local cuisine. Also included are transfers for you and your bike from Glasgow to the start and back from the finish, daily door to door baggage transfer, comprehensive route notes, detailed maps with the route marked on, downloadable GPX tracks, an information pack and emergency telephone support.

This tour is a rewarding two-week discovery of all the best that this beautiful and green south-western corner of India has to offer. Get close to real Kerala with an off-the-beaten-track two-wheeled exploration of its back-roads and byways, and of course, some well-deserved relaxation on a tropical beach. This narrow Indian state sandwiched between the Arabian Sea and the mountainous Western Ghats is known for its tropical greenery, quiet backwaters, spectacular wildlife reserves and endless tea and spice plantations. This carefully designed two-week itinerary gives one the freedom to stop wherever one likes; to interact with the local villagers; to get close to the soul of the place.

The tour begins with a relaxing stay in Kovalam, with its sandy beaches and lively, before we set off up the coast to the picturesque cliff tops, and bike through villages inhabited by the traditional fishing community of Varkala. It’s a gentle ride on to Kollam, the southern gateway to the Kerala backwaters – mile after mile of stunningly beautiful palm-lined inland waterways. We navigate this quiet and green world aboard wooden canoes from our base in the village of Mancombu. Our route then heads inland, into a landscape of spice, tea and rubber plantations, to reach the charming hill station of Wagamon at an altitude of 1,200 metres, and surrounded by picturesque waterfalls. We enjoy some challenging hill-cycling, and stop by at Periyar National Park where there’s a chance to see wild elephants, leopards and other rare wildlife, before returning to the coast via the hill station of Kuttikkanam. The last two days are spent in the delightful old city of Cochin, with its colonial mansions and laid-back ambience.

Highlights:

• Cycle the Kerala coastline beside magnificent tropical beaches.
• Relax on the beaches of Kovalam.
• Explore Varkala, an unspoiled village with a lovely beach.
• Explore the magical waterways around Kollam and Mancombu.
• Stay in the charming hill station of Wagamon.
• Spot wildlife at Periyar National Park.
  

The ultimate two week Nepal adventure holiday through the world's deepest valley, the Kali Gandaki, by bike, raft and on foot. From the Tibetan influenced high, arid, mountain desert of Mustang to sub-tropical jungle in two exciting, varied and enthralling weeks.

This challenging two-week mountain bike trip along the famed Carretera Austral highway offers cyclists a chance to experience some of Chile and Argentina’s most unique and unspoiled landscapes.

A predominantly paved route, you will cycle along the highway's southernmost portion, from Coyhaique city to El Calafate — the gateway to Argentina’s stunning Los Glaciares National Park. Along the way you will pedal past beautiful lakes, rivers and valleys, visit national parks and glacial ice shelves, and take a trip to the fascinating clifftop town of Caleta Tortel, which until 2003 was only accessible by water.

A three-hour guided cycling trip along the quiet back roads between the towns of Llanquihue and Frutillar on the shores of Chile's Lake Llanquihue. You'll bike past remote lakeside beaches and through stunning rural scenery with views of volcanoes Osorno, Calbuco and the Monte Tronador never far from the skyline. After 30km of easy-going biking you'll reach the picturesque town of Frutillar for a well-deserved beer and delicious local cake before driving back to Llanquihue.

A full day two-wheeled guided tour of Santiago to explore the culture behind the exotic streets of Bellavista and the taste and colours of all three of Santiago’s renowned food markets. Learn more about Chile’s recent history outside La Moneda and cruise through the city's many green parks.

A thrilling four-day biking adventure through the Andes, wine valleys, cities and the central coast of Chile. Starting from downtown Santiago you'll make the exhilarating climb through the Andes along quiet roads that meander through the extensive vineyards of the Casablanca and Leyda Valleys. Stop for wine tasting and explore rural settlements before slowly making your way to Valparaíso.

This bike and wine tour of the Casablanca and Colchagua Valleys explores the beautiful farming landscapes of two of Chile’s best-producing wine regions. Beginning in capital city Santiago, you will cycle along the quiet, vineyard-fringed country roads of the Curacaví and Casablanca Valleys, from the coastal resort town Santo Domingo to famed surfing spot Matanzas beach, and to the the quaint towns of the Chile’s Central Valley.

Hike & bike among astonishing landscapes surrounded by volcanoes and secret paths between valleys, salt flats & gorges. You will learn more about the history of the Atacama Desert, culture, archaeology, native flora and fauna.​