Spring is one of the best times of year to explore some of our favourite destinations around the world. In many parts of the UK and Europe, we're treated to a spectacular bust of colour, as the lush green hills become carpeted in blooms of wildflowers. It's a similar story in Morocco, Japan and South Korea when the spring climate is also perfect for an active tour. In fact, many of our tours avoid hot and busy summer months so we advise planning ahead and checking the booking calendars to help you decide where and when to go. These are our top picks for spring cycling but our friendly team are happy to answer any questions you might have about the best time of year to visit certain destinations.
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Northumberland - Alnmouth
Guided Leisure Bike Tour
E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE
This tour is well-suited to both regular bikes and pedal assist e-bikes, and you can choose to hire either when you book your holiday with us. Confident cyclists will enjoy the boost from a battery for those cheeky climbs, and with less effort required on the bike, you’ll have more energy at the end of the day for off-the-bike activities.
You may choose to hire an e-bike on a group or supported tour but bear in mind that the pace will be set to riders without an e-bike.
Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
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19/05/2025 | 23/05/2025 | $1,490.00 |
07/07/2025 | 11/07/2025 | $1,490.00 |
- Stay at Nether Grange, Alnmouth – a comfortable HF Country House a stone’s throw from the beach
- Ride along the beautiful Northumberland coast to Craster harbour
- Explore the peaceful country roads of Northumberland and the market town of Alnwick
- Visit the priory on Holy Island (depending on tides) and take in the majesty of Warkworth Castle
- Admire the mighty fortifications at Alnwick and Dunstanburgh castles
- Explore part of the Coast and Castles route that runs from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Northumberland - Sandstone Way
Guided Mountain Bike Tour
E-MTB HIRE AVAILABLE
This tour is great fun on a regular mountain bike or an e-mountain bike and you can choose to hire either when you book your holiday with us! If you’re an experienced rider, you can choose one of our quality e-mountain hire bikes and experience the buzz of a pedal-assisted ride.
Select your e-MTB hire when you book a holiday with us. Bear in mind that the pace will be set to riders with a regular mountain bike.
Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
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02/05/2025 | 05/05/2025 | $1,160.00 |
18/07/2025 Guaranteed | 21/07/2025 | $1,160.00 |
- Dramatic hills and remote valleys of Northumberland National Park
- Biking through the least populated county in England
- Trying out a selection of fun, flowing singletrack
- Exploring remote bridleways and little known rights of way
- Pease pudding and stotties in a local country pub
- Rolling by wide open countryside with sweeping views and numerous sandstone crags
Northumberland Coast (4 Days Cycling)
Self-Guided Family Bike Tour
Daily departures available from April to end of September. Choose your own dates from:
2025 $1025 per person
Kid’s Discounts
For children below the age of 18 who are travelling with 2 full-paying passengers, we are able to offer a 20% discount off the basic holiday cost.
If you‘re happy sharing a family room, once we’ve received your booking we will check what rooms are available and we may be able to offer (up to) an additional 20% discount for the children (subject to availability).
- Discovering beautiful Alnwick and its famous Castle and Gardens
- Working out the tide times, then cycling over the causeway to Holy Island to check out the priory
- Tasty fish and chips at Seahouses
- Gorgeous sandy beaches and sweeping sand dunes of the Northumberland Coast
- Seeing who’ll spot the castles of Dunstanburgh and Bamburgh first
- Checking out the town walls of Berwick-upon-Tweed, England’s most northern town
Lake District Discoverer
Self-Guided Leisure Bike Tour
Daily departures available from April to mid October. Choose your own dates from:
2025 $1215 per person
You either can make a booking online or over the phone. Once we have your details, we’ll be able to check availability.
- Taking in a lake view over a traditional pub lunch
- Admiring scenic villages spread across the hillsides
- Cycling up to Castlerigg Stone Circle
- Visiting the famous Beatrix Potter Museum
- Sampling Grasmere’s famous Gingerbread
- Glimpses of Ospreys over Dodd Wood
Lake District - Derwent Water
Guided Leisure Bike Tour
OPTIONAL E-BIKE DEPARTURES
We offer this tour with an e-bike only departure as well as regular trips where you can choose a normal bike or a pedal assist e-bike hire. Our e-bike only departures allow you to experience more on two wheels whilst riding with like-minded Skedaddlers. Confident cyclists will enjoy the boost from a battery for those cheeky climbs and longer distances. With less effort required on the bike, you’ll have more energy at the end of the day for off-the-bike activities. Remember to select your e-bike hire when you book your tour with us. You may choose to hire an e-bike on a regular trip but bear in mind that the pace will be set to riders without an e-bike.
Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
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12/05/2025 Guaranteed | 16/05/2025 | $1,420.00 |
14/07/2025 | 18/07/2025 | $1,420.00 |
22/09/2025 E-Bike Departure | 26/09/2025 | $1,420.00 |
- Stay at Derwent Bank, Keswick – a comfortable HF Country House sitting directly on the banks of Derwent Water
- Spin your legs gently along country lanes or challenge them as you climb up towards some Lakeland fells
- Admire the vista across the lake to Skiddaw and Blencathra
- Treat yourself to delicious cake pit-stops in charming local cafés
- Let the lovely Lakeland landscapes inspire your daily cycling
- Visit Castlerigg Stone Circle – an ancient monument built around 3000 BC
Lake District - Classic Coniston
Electric Mountain Bike Tour
Duration
6 daysPrices from
$1,760 P.P.Lake District - Classic Coniston
Electric Mountain Bike Tour
ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKE HOLIDAY TOUR
If you love mountain biking let us show you the thrills of an e-MTB adventure. On this specially designed tour we’ll be making the most of everything an e-MTB has to offer, with incredible climbs as well as fun descents. Hire one of our quality e-mountain bikes and experience the buzz of a pedal-assisted ride.
Remember to select your e-MTB hire when you book a holiday with us.
Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
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08/06/2025 | 13/06/2025 | $1,760.00 |
31/08/2025 Guaranteed | 05/09/2025 | $1,760.00 |
- The most diverse collection of mountain bike trails in the Lakes
- Swooping slate-y singletrack and rocky bridleways
- Amazing open views over Coniston Water
- Miles of amazing descents to hone your mountain biking skills
- A pint of ‘Coniston Bluebird’ after a great day’s riding
- Traversing woodland trails through Grizedale Forest
Sardinia - Island Flavours
Self-Guided Leisure Bike Tour
Daily departures available. The season prices below are per person and are applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.
2025 24 Mar – 29 Oct (excluding dates from 09 Jun – 31 Aug)
Season 1 – $2100 24 Mar – 08 Jun / 09 Sep – 29 Oct
Season 2 – $2300 01 Sept – 08 Sept
- Checking out the UNESCO heritage site of Barumini Nuraghe
- Enjoying the long descent to Fluminimaggiore and Masua
- Riding along the Nebida coastline and marvelling at the view of Pan di Zucchero
- Sampling local specialities at Carloforte, on St Pietro island
- Experiencing the friendliness and hospitality of the Sardinian people
- Discovering the white beaches along the south-west coastal road
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