Mountain Biking In The Cotswolds: An Energetic Day Out

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

After a enjoyable day of mountain biking in the Cotswolds, why not stop off at The Victoria Arms.

Serving award-winning Butcombe beer and a variety of delicious meals, it is the perfect place to recharge.

If you would prefer to stay the night, we have many hotels in The Cotswolds.