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Byways Bike Breaks


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SPEC

Byways Bike Breaks http://www.byways-breaks.co.uk

tel: 0151 722 8050

Style

Itineraries in Shropshire, Cheshire and Welsh borders through gentle countryside. Routes are graded from gentle (10-20 miles per day) to moderate (20-25 per day) Reports that several take in attractions which will interest children such as an ice cream farm, candle workshop, adventure trail, castle and a restored water mill. Routes can also be shortened and single centre breaks arranged. Luggage is transferred, transport offered to and from the station, maps and detailed route and tourist information is provided. Waterproofs can be rented. You don't have to cycle daily.

Accommodation

In farmhouse b&bs, pubs, hotels and country house hotels. All b&b accommodation is near somewhere to eat in the evening. Self-catering cottages are also available.

Age Accepted

From when able to use a child seat, buggy, tandem or tag along.

Bikes

18 and 21-gear bikes in range of sizes plus helmet, lock, lights and panniers, and toolkit. Child seats and tag along trailers available.

Where

Cheshire, Shropshire and Welsh borders.

Dates

All year.

Sample Price

Three nights staying in farmhouses at £275 per adult. Under 2s free, under 4s sharing 80% reduction, under 12s 50% off, over 12s 25% off. Discounts for people bringing their own bikes and groups of four or more. Watch out for discounts for National Bike Week in June. None of the discounts apply to the cottage holidays, however.

         

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