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The Ridgeway looks a bit more off-roady than I was planning, but I like the look of Adventure pt1, thanks.
I've also got a mate from Malvern, probably won't be there when I am but I was planning on heading that way anyway.@hanford - Which side of the river does that go down? Would it be any more preferable to Wye Valley? I know nothing of that part of the world other than a single MTB trail session in Forest of Dean many years ago.
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The route goes down the east side of the Severn and uses the old bridge crossing - not as scenic as the other options you have, but not too challenging if you wanted to get some miles in. Passes through lots of 'quaint villages' etc.
I've always found the planning one of the best bits - completely free and plenty exciting. -
Here is the second part of that route from last year. Again, take a closer look as it was a bit trial by error but takes you over the Mendips which were beautiful and then to a campiste near cheddar: https://www.strava.com/routes/6057129 — Arctangent Day 2 via cheddar
hanford
dsalmon
Sounds ace. North Wessex Downs are beautiful to ride through. Have a look at the ridgeway from reading to Swindon the onto chippenham. Chalk trails and may take you a bit far south but would be a great start to the tour. Here's a route I've done twice now. Some bridle paths and trails along with lanes and b roads so not the quickest but enjoyable and quiet.
https://www.strava.com/routes/7633156 — Adventure pt1 Reading to Aylesbury
Do share any route you take from Worcester to chepstow as my folks live in Malvern so I'd be keen to see what route you take in case i ever go visit with the bike.