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Gravel tours & adventures
Whether you are new to cycling and just want to give it a go, or a battle-hardened cyclist our 2, 3 and 4-day experiences will have you smiling from ear to ear.
Focused on impact and the finer details - Wild Cycles experiences are all set in beautiful places that make for unforgettable adventures and special moments. Expect stunning routes, delicious wholesome food and brews, fireside vibes, big & beautiful landscapes, shared with lovely people ... that's it.
the wild
king alfred's way
dates: 17-20 Sept 2026 (1 date only/limited numbers!)
duration: 4 days
location: winchester > Hampshire, wiltshire, surrey, sussex
Price: £595 (£150 deposit payable when booking)
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Wild Cycles' King Alfred's Way bike packing adventure is an epic 4-day circular route covering 220 miles through King Alfred The Great's Anglo-Saxon Kingdom. Crammed with spectacular and ever-changing landscapes, some of the world's most spectacular prehistoric monuments - start and finish in Winchester where the King is buried. Your tour features the spectacular Wiltshire, Wessex and Surrey countryside as well as the South Downs' Way and England’s oldest Roman road, The Ridgeway.
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Type: gravel
difficulty: Intermediate-experienced. good fitness essential!
total distance: 400km (4 x 100km/day)
wild summer
cornish gravel
Duration: 3 days
location: penzance, West cornwall
date: tba
Price: tbc
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Cycle to the edge of the world. You will be blown away by the spectacular coastal scenery on this magnificent 3 day journey through the lands of Cornwall. You will be excused from stopping at every turn to soak up the views of this extraordinary landscape which has been shaped by the surrounding oceans. Picturesque working harbours, white sandy beaches, rugged cliff-top trails and the remnants of ancient tin mines. The West Kernow Way has it all!
Easy to reach by high-speed train from London to Penzance where we'll meet you and whisk you on to basecamp a short drive away.
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Type: gravel
difficulty: Intermediate-experienced
total distance: 240km (3 x 80km/day)
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INtro to gravel riding
duration: 2 days
location: Chilterns (west-of-London region)
dates: 8-10, 29-31 may, 19-20 jun, 31 jul-02 aug, 14-16 aug, 4-6 sept
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We are delighted to bring you yet another uniquely epic Wild Adventure featuring 2 days' riding in beautiful places on London's doorstep. Discover the joy of off-road riding on hand-picked routes through the stunning Chiltern Hills including the Ridgeway, Britain’s oldest road, as you get expert guidance on key gravel riding skills and techniques.
Based in Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - routes follow a mix of canal-side paths, sweeping forest trails, stunning scenery, the spectacular Ashridge Estate. Base camp is a beaut of a site nestled under the Ridgeway with fabulous facilities. Enjoy the après-bike glow around the campfire with a bunch of like-minded souls, savour delicious, wholesome home-cooked meals.
You'll be blown away by the spectacular sunsets and surrounding landscape.
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Type: gravel
difficulty: INTRO-Intermediate
distance: c. 50 + 25kM