Mountain Biking In The Cotswolds: A Guide For All Abilities

Cotswold Mountain Biking Preparation

It’s best to first consider your experience level with cycling before you book your mountain biking holiday.

There’s a range of cycling routes around the Cotswolds to suit all levels, some mostly flat, and others over various different terrains.

Next, think about how long you want your route to be, and whether you’d prefer a circular route – where the start and finish points are the same – or whether you’d like a more linear route.

Then you should consider whether you want to bring your own mountain bike – if you have one – or if you’d rather hire a mountain bike in the Cotswolds.

Finally, you’ll need to research whether you’d like a guided mountain bike ride or you’d prefer to go it alone.

Intermediate Cotswold Mountain Biking Routes

Here are some nearby medium difficulty cycling routes in and around the Cotswolds that are ideal for mid-level mountain bikers, with some hills and tricky terrains:

• Cirencester to Stroud – 4.5 hours, 31 miles
• Cirencester Circular – 4.5 hours, 30 miles
• Gloucester to Winchcombe – 4 hours, 28 miles
• Winchcombe Circular – 4 hours, 28 miles
• Burford East Circular – 5 hours, 33 miles
• Burford West Circular – 4 hours, 29 miles
• Burford to Cirencester – 3.5 hours, 26 miles
• Nailsworth Circular – 4.5 hours, 30 miles
• Nailsworth to Berkley – 4 hours – 27 miles

Cotswold Pubs For Mountain Bikers

Located on the High Street in the heart of Cheltenham, The Frog & Fiddle is the perfect place to stop for a drink before or after a day of mountain biking in the Cotswolds.

Come and see see what award-winning Butcombe beers we have available, alongside our extensive range of cocktails and wines.

If you would prefer to stay the night, you can view our Cotswold hotels here.