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Explore a New Cycling Adventure at Tucking Mill
Do you love an adventure ?
Located just a few miles outside of Bath you will discover Tucking Mill ’ s three award-winning cosy cottage retreats in the heart of the Midford Valley . Here , in the tranquil English countryside , you are never too far from some of the country ’ s most sought-after cycling routes .
The Two Tunnels Greenway , running for 12.5 miles , is only a stone ’ s throw away . On this route you can explore the Midford Castle , Dundas Aqueduct , the Canal Path and the Combe Down Tunnel , which if the longest cycling route in the UK . In the middle of the Two Tunnels route is where you will be staying at Tucking Mill , where the father of Geology William Smith was born in 1769 . Here you have the choice of a warm and comforting break in one of the two local pubs , The Hope and Anchor and The Wheelwright Arms where hot Great British food is served daily .
Only a short distance towards Bath and you will discover the Kennet and Avon Canal route to the town of Bradford-on-Avon . Along the way you will stumble upon the Avoncliff Aqueduct , a 14 th century barn called Tithe , and treat yourself to a tour of the Quoins Organic Vineyard with a tasting or two .
Ambitious explorers might take on the 13 mile Bath to Bristol railway path , dotted with riverside pubs and the Gaius Sentius sculpted water fountain . More leisurely cyclists can take advantage of shorter Bath city centre routes including along the Royal Crescent , Pulteney Bridge and through Bath ’ s parks .
Whatever your ambition , waiting for you when you ’ re all done is a cosy cottage , wood-burning stove and comfy king-size beds with cotton linen for a guaranteed good night ’ s sleep .
Book your ideal cycling retreat... Visit www . tuckingmill . com or email us at holidays @ tuckingmill . com today .