A Cycling Journey: English Villages Along the River Avon

Highlights

• Encounter sites associated with famous Britons from history, from the home of Edward Jenner, the discoverer of the smallpox vaccine, to the birthplace of William Shakespeare.
• Follow the River Avon through tiny country villages like Thatcham, Hungerford and Beanacre, filled with quaint homes and centuries of fascinating history.
• Explore important cities in the heart of England, including Bristol, elegant Bath and the port city of Gloucester.

What's this trip about?

The counties of Berkshire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Gloucestershire and Warwickshire are renowned for their scenic beauty, but this area is also a place of living history, enriched by distinguished human achievements in science, technology, architecture and the arts. Pursue these themes by bicycle as you follow the River Avon through tiny country villages, filled with quaint homes and centuries of fascinating history. Cycle from one important city to the next in the heart of England, including Bristol, elegant Bath and the port city of Gloucester. Along the way, encounter sites associated with famous Britons from history, from the home of Edward Jenner, the discoverer of the smallpox vaccine, to the birthplace of William Shakespeare.

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