
The Newt in Somerset, nr Bruton
Stunningly designed gardens with tree top walkway, own produce eateries, cider press & shop
Explore your surroundings with a bespoke route to follow
This area of the West Country offers a host of journeys and destinations to suit every interest and cycling aspiration.
We provide an easy to follow, annotated GPS route that you will follow using a free, well established and cleverly designed, easy to use app on your smart phone.
With extensive local knowledge of the best cycling roads and a passion for promoting local businesses and attractions, we take joy in crafting you a customised route for your e-cycling experience, starting and ending at your accommodation or other departure point, taking in sites, viewpoints and coffee or lunch stops as you desire. We ensure a journey suitable for your fully charged high capacity battery.
How Far Can You Go?
We suggest you estimate cycling at 15kms/hour, so if you are on a 2hr experience, we can create a route of around 25 - 30kms which gives you time to stop off for a cup of coffee. For a half day tour, you could cover up to 60km, and a full day tour, up to 100kms. We are here to design a route that suits you, so don't let this worry you.
Between the 15th & 24th July local food & drink producers are showing their wares, offering tasty delectables to try, and creating a welcoming ambiance to visitors. Why not hire our e-bikes or e-tandem to ride around a couple of locations on the trail, enjoying local, fresh produce and leaving your car at home!
Scroll down for ideas on Places to See, where to Pause to Refuel, and Hills to Conquer!
Stunningly designed gardens with tree top walkway, own produce eateries, cider press & shop
St Michaels Tower (Grade 1 listed) sits atop this iconic hill above historic Glastonbury
Palladian House & world famous landscape gardens with lake
Collection of vehicles, past & present, from around the globe
World class gallery and multi purpose arts centre
36 acre lake set in woodland, with lakeside cafe
Charming historic Somerset town with independent shops, cafes and weekly farmers market
Gothic style Anglican cathedral set in medieval Wells, Englands smallest city
Magnificent Elizabethan house set in grounds also home to Longleat Safari Park
Historic village with popular pub (The Talbot) & local shop
160ft high Folly on Kingsettle Hill at the edge of the Stourhead Estate (National Trust)
Historic town on the banks of the Avon, with independent shops, cafes & canal paths
Beautiful city with symbiotic juxtaposition of history and thriving modern culture
Medieval Abbey ruins and beautifully preserved Abbots Kitchen
Explore rural life since the 1800s & Somerset's heritage; food, farming & rural crafts
Vibrant, informal & convivial restaurant combining seasonal food with contemporary art in converted farm buildings
Rural walled cottage garden with plant nursery and outdoor cafe, in heart of historic Mells
Playground for creativity, with grown up food & drink
Rustic village pub with garden and excellent local beer
Popular & welcoming pub/restaurant set next to stunning riverside view, known for its food and range of drinks
Somerset Gelato made from the dairy herd at Pyle Farm in Trudoxhill. With 14 flavours to choose from, this is an ultimate locally produced 'foodie' experience for all the family.
Short steep (15 -20% sections) hill to iconic King Alfreds Tower & stunning views
English Heritage Neolithic & Iron Age site with hillside White Horse, visible from far & wide
Smooth tarmac road in the grounds of the famous Longleat House.
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