England: Cambridge & East Anglia Bike Tour

DAY 1:

Introductions.

Meet at your hotel and get acquainted with your bikes. You will have time to visit Ely Cathedral and the Octagon Tower, a wonder of the medieval world, before a delicious supper.

Meal Inclusions: Dinner.

DAY 2:

Ely to Congham ~66km.

Stop at the WTT (Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust) Wetland Centre found along the New Bedford River as you ride north. Enjoy easy cycling along the banks of the River Great Ouse, over the Denver Sluices, past the Denver Windmill, through Downham Market, and across the fens of Cambridgeshire - a nice introduction to East England.

Meal Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 3:

Congham to Holkham ~45km.

A gentle ride to the Norfolk Coast, with a tour of Sandringham House & Park (the King’s private residence). Visit Amner Village (the former country residence of the Prince & Princess of Wales), and the village of the Burnham Market for a late lunch. Ride through the Holkham Estate to the village of Holkham, situated right in the middle of its own nature reserve, beside a magnificent beach, and the stately Holkham Hall.

DAY 4:

Holkham to Wolterton ~50km or ~70km.

Linger in Holkham on the beach at Holkam Hall before cycling east, along the North Norfolk Coast cycle route with the option to continue all the way to the Victorian seaside town of Cromer with its splendid Pier. Spend the afternoon riding along quiet country lanes to your evening’s accommodation.

DAY 5:

Wolterton to Norwich ~40km.

Turning inland through the protected Norfolk Broads, you will ride a beautiful winding greenway directly into Norwich, England’s first UNESCO City of Literature. Spend the afternoon exploring the cobbled streets and touring the Norwich Cathedral. Your inn tonight claims to be the oldest in the United Kingdom and is located in one of the oldest parts of the medieval city.

DAY 6:

Norwich to Tuddenham ~87km.

Tuddenham Mill has been an enduring landmark in Suffolk history for the past thousand years; the earliest records of the mill were documented in the Domesday Book of 1086. Since its inception, the building has been extended and has evolved from a working mill into a contemporary restaurant and boutique hotel.

Meal Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 7:

Tuddenham to Cambridge ~46km.

Today’s ride to Cambridge will pass through the horse racing centre of Newmarket. Arrive early in Cambridge and you will have time to punt on the River Cam, taking in the area’s unique vibe, before a walking tour of this famous university town.

Meal Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner.

DAY 8:

Farewells.

Train connections to London make it easy to head to your international flight, or elsewhere in the United Kingdom.

Meal Inclusions: Breakfast.