Cycling in the Cotswolds by Chiz Dakin
The Cotswolds National Landscape is a perfect cycling destination in England, with a network of quiet lanes, canal paths and bridleways threading through honey-coloured villages, rolling hills and some of the most picturesque countryside in the country. This Cicerone guidebook covers 21 half and full-day cycle routes across the Cotswolds, ranging from 14 to 66km, alongside a 4-day 200km tour of the whole area. Routes are arranged in order of difficulty and primarily follow quiet lanes and off-road tracks, with road bike alternatives provided for most. Routes range from 14 to 66km (9 to 41 miles) and are arranged in order of difficulty, covering the full extent of the Cotswolds from Stratford-upon-Avon and Shipston-on-Stour in the north to Bath, Stroud and Malmesbury in the south All routes are suitable for hybrid or mountain bikes, with on-road alternatives provided for most; highlights include the Bradford-on-Avon via Bath Two Tunnels, Bourton-on-the-Water via the Slaughters, Bibury and Cleeve Hill The 4-day, 200km Tour of the Cotswolds is a complete circuit of the area in four stages, starting and finishing in Stroud and passing through Winchcombe, Stow-on-the-Wold and Cirencester Custom-drawn 1:100,000 maps are included for every route, alongside a route summary table with information on accommodation and cycle hire, and GPX files available to download An introduction covers the geology, history, wildlife, plants and flowers of the Cotswolds, alongside practical advice on bike maintenance, what to take and how to use the guide A comprehensive guide to cycling in one of England's most beloved countryside landscapes, from short half-day loops to a full four-day circuit. Explore the Cotswolds from the saddle with ease.
Chiz Dakin's cycle touring adventures began when she realised, after a local photography trip, that she'd cycled 50 miles in a day with a reasonably heavy load. Two weeks later she set out on the LEJOG route! Since then she's done several multi-day routes but maintains that you don't need to be seriously fit or fast to fully enjoy cycling.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781852847067 |
| ISBN 10 | 1852847069 |
| Title | Cycling in the Cotswolds |
| Author | Chiz Dakin |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cicerone Press |
| Year published | 2017-11-21 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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