We are looking forward to almost 2 weeks staying in the Cotswolds ( Blockley) and planning to do lots of walking, but some visitors that will be with us part of the the time have wondered about renting e-bikes since they aren’t quite as big on walking as we are. I’ve done a little research, but just wondering if anyone on this forum has had recent experience and or suggestions. Thanks in advance! Everyone is SO Helpful on this forum!
Posted by
Stratford-Upon-Avon
9 posts
Hi Liz.
There are no e-bikes available for rental as far as I know in the the Cotswolds. If some of your group are joining you and they have mobility issues I suggest that you join a day tour with one of the tour operators in the Cotswolds. There are a few to choose from including Cotswolds Exporing and Rabbies Tours. The Cotswolds Tour Bus by Shakespeare Coaches departs from Stratford-upon-Avon and Moreton-in-Marsh, is another good option. They recently took my 86 year old aunt on a day tour and she highly recommended it. If you find anyone who offers e-bikes I'll be very interested to learn about them.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
33392 posts
I yield to the local - more local than I, and with more current knowledge... I can't imagine e-bikes being compatible with the narrow winding lanes. Or on footpaths. I don't know of any either.
Posted by
Bristol, UK
1268 posts
You can rent e-bikes in Bath and there some mainly traffic free routes you can cycle from there. That might be the nearest option.
Posted by
116 posts
We did an e-bike tour starting in Kingham with Peter at Cotswold Electric Bike Tours. I believe he also does rentals/hires. The tour itself was fantastic and he was a wonderful guide with tons of local knowledge. He does tours out of different areas, though I'm not sure what his radius is for hires. Certainly worth an email - if he can't help you he may be able to point out other options.
https://www.cotswoldelectricbiketours.co.uk/
Edited to add: We cycled on a mix of paths (the Monarch's Way for a portion) and roads. Having the local guide who knew what he was doing and where we were going made it much more enjoyable/easier. We only hit a few spots of traffic, as we came through Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water.