Top 11 UK Cycling Tours

1.Guided Cycling Tour of York

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $40Our pick

Join Cecil or Andy for a relaxed 2 to 2.5-hour ride through York’s river paths, parks, cycle lanes, and quiet back streets. You’ll hear Roman, Viking, medieval, and Civil War stories, stop at more than a dozen points, and reach corners missed by buses and walking tours.

“I thoroughly enjoyed seeing York by bike and felt safe at all times. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and interesting and I got to see wee nooks and crannies you might miss by foot or on the bus tours. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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2.Cycle To Loch Ness – Self Guided

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $76

Pick up a bike at Bellfield Park in Inverness and follow local paths and National Cycle Network Route 78 to Dores on Loch Ness. You receive a fitted bike, helmet, water bottle, and route guidance, then ride independently at your own pace. Plan for hills, changing weather, and a return ride.

“The scenery is amazing! The bikes are excellent and reliable. You can go in you own pace and nobody is rushing you, if you want to stop to take in the beautiful view on the way. We had an amazing time! Strongly recommend 👌🏾”

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3.Guided Cycle Tours of Cardiff

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $34Best value

Ride Cardiff for about three hours with local guides Mark or Beccy. The easy route links Cardiff Castle, the civic center, Principality Stadium, Cardiff Bay and the Welsh Parliament, with a coffee stop, Welsh cakes and plenty of local stories.

“Great way to learn and see more in Cardiff. Mark was very informative and provided a historic overview. He also provided additional options to explore in Cardiff and area.”

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4.‘A Wee Pedal’s’ Award-Winning Circular Cycle Tour of Edinburgh!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $122

Join A Wee Pedal for a four-and-a-half-hour circular ride through Edinburgh on mostly traffic-free paths. Guides such as Jill, Gail, Richard, and Leanne lead small groups past the Union Canal, Dean Village, Leith, Portobello Beach, and the Innocent Tunnel. Manual bikes are included, with e-bikes available for £20 extra.

“Informative and fun ride through and around Edinburgh. 20 miles with lots of interesting sites along waterways - canals and streams - and on bike paths and through parks. Guides were very knowledgeable and very fun! Highly recommended and you don’t need to be an avid cyclist to enjoy this excursion.”

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5.E-Bike excursion to Harrys Rock or Corfé Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $131

Join Peter, Michelle, Nick or Andrew for a small-group e-bike ride from Poole through Sandbanks, Studland, Old Harry Rocks and Corfe Castle. Expect about 35 km of road, forest and rough tracks, with route guidance, safety support, photos and a picnic or pub lunch included.

“This half day trip has been my life changing experience. I’m 50 although no one hardly recognises my age . I had been facing various challenges in my life . It has been an absolutely delightful trip with my first e bike on and off road experience. I used to jump up and down in St victoire that Vincent Von goch and Paul cezzane loved in Aix en Provence with a mountain bike about 6 months but that was 20 years ago ! I actually was not sure if I can cope with e bike now . No one really keen on this sort of activity around me and I…”

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6.‘A Wee Pedal’s’ Family Friendly Cycle Tour to Edinburgh’s Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

Ride 12 miles round trip from Bridgend Farmhouse Cafe through Craigmillar Park, a Victorian railway tunnel, Holyrood Park, and past Arthur’s Seat to Edinburgh’s coast. A guide such as Leanne, Jenn, or Richard sets an easy pace and adds local history. Manual bikes are included; e-bikes and child seats cost extra.

“Lovely ride packed with many great sites. Leanne provided us with interesting historical and local information along the way as well. Highly recommend!”

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7.E-bike excursion exploring the Purbecks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $131

Join Peter or Michelle for a five-hour guided e-bike ride from Poole through the Purbecks. You may cross to Sandbanks by ferry, pedal toward Studland Bay, Old Harry Rocks, and Corfe Castle, with electric assistance taking the sting out of the hills.

“We had an amazing time with Peter. He was super nice and kind. I would highly recommend time with him on this tour. Ask him to explain what SKI holiday means.”

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8.New Forest Sunset Bike Rides

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $42

Start at Cyclexperience beside Brockenhurst station at 5pm for a two to three-hour sunset ride through the New Forest. Groups are limited to four, and you receive a well-maintained bike, repair kit, lock, route advice, and access to the route app.

“Very helpful and friendly team and full of great advice with plenty of bike to suit all.”

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9.New Forest E-Bike Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $68

Start at Jaunt-ebikes in Keyhaven, near Milford on Sea, and spend about six hours exploring the New Forest independently. Choose local routes through ancient woods, heath, villages, salt marshes, and coast. Your rental includes five assist levels, safety gear, route guides, free parking, and breakdown recovery.

“Exploring the New Forest on e-bikes with friends was a fantastic experience. The e-bikes made it easy to navigate various terrains without getting tired, allowing us to fully enjoy the stunning scenery. We saw deer, wild ponies, and vibrant autumn foliage. Stops at picturesque spots, like a serene lake for lunch, added to the day's charm. The e-bikes' impressive battery life meant we could focus on the adventure and each other's company. Highly recommended for a fun, eco-friendly outing.”

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10.Edinburgh: Cycle Tour to the Coast (family friendly)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 3 hours · from $87

Ride 12 miles from Bridgend Farmhouse through Holyrood Park, beneath Arthur’s Seat, and along the John Muir Way to Portobello Beach. Your English-speaking guide sets a relaxed pace, shares local history, and can arrange an e-bike or child seat in advance.

“A lovely friendly cycle ride to the beautiful coast via the foot of Arthur’s Seat . This is a family run business , we were very well looked after by our guides who were knowledgeable about the area and took lots of photos of us. The bikes were great and the cycling comfortable , suitable for all ages . This was a lovely thing to do in Edinburgh.”

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11.Edinburgh Bridges & Countryside BIke & Ebike Tour with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $103

Ride quiet routes beyond Edinburgh with a guide such as Johann, Johan, or Ewen. You’ll see Cramond’s Roman remains, Dalmeny House, South Queensferry, and the Forth Bridges. Bike hire, helmet, gloves, pannier, rain jacket, water, and hotel pickup are included.

“Johann was sensational. We explored outside Edinburgh. Learned lots of interesting cultural facts. Really lovely way to explore a new city. It was quite a contrast to the busy city centre”

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