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Pub Classics

Classic Adventure Tours in England

Pub Classic journeys are the heart of what we do. Relaxed, authentic adventure travel, packed with this country’s unique character.

Active days on both classic and lesser-known routes, set within iconic landscapes dotted with beautiful historic sites – and of course, our beloved pubs. Cheers!

At day’s end, unwind in handpicked lodgings, full of authenticity and warm hospitality.

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Pub Classic Tours

Why Pub Classics?

Authentic England

Historic villages, iconic landscapes, local traditions, and welcoming pubs that showcase the country at its most authentic.

Classic Routes & Hidden Gems

Explore a carefully curated mix of famous trails and lesser-known paths, chosen for their scenery, history, and character.

Character at Every Turn

From charming inns and historic hotels to memorable local encounters, every day on tour is packed with the unique spirit of England.

Classic Hiking & Biking Tours in England

Authentic walking and biking holidays through England’s most characterful landscapes, visiting historic sites and staying in our beloved pubs and inns.

Pub Classics
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Walk The Cotswolds and Oxford – Guided

  • 6 days, 5 nights
  • Guided
This walking tour stretches the breadth of the Cotswolds, including visits to some iconic landmarks.
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£2359

$3069

A$4939

C$4439

Bestseller
Self guided Cotwolds walking tour

Walk the Cotswolds – Self-Guided

  • 6 days, 5 nights
  • Self-Guided
See England at its rural best, as you hike through honey-coloured villages and down quaint country lanes.
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£1179

$1599

A$2469

C$2219

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Highlights of the Cotswold Way – Guided

  • 6 days, 5 nights
  • Guided
For those who want to walk the best bits of the Cotswold Way.
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£3299

$4459

A$6899

C$6209

Pub Classics
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Walk the Cotswolds – Self-Guided Short

  • 5 days, 4 nights
  • Self-guided
See the best bits of the Cotswolds on this short, self-guided tour.
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£949

$1289

A$1989

C$1789

Pub Classics
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Walk Devon and Cornwall – Guided

  • 6 days, 5 nights
  • Guided
A fully guided walking tour of the best of the South West. Stunning countryside and fascinating history.
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£2299

$3109

A$4809

C$4329

Guided Tour
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Cycle Devon & Cornwall – Guided

  • 6 days, 5 nights
  • Guided
Following scenic bike trails crossing wild moors, stunning estuaries and beautiful beaches - a top-notch cycling tour.
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£2599

$3509

A$5439

C$4889

Pub Classics

Walk Cornwall – Guided

  • 6 days, 5 nights
  • Guided
Awe-inspiring panoramas, cosy B&B accommodation and outstanding local cuisine. Discover the real Cornwall.
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£2399

$3239

A$5019

C$4519

Bestseller

Walk the Cotswold Way – Self-Guided – 12 Days

  • 12 days, 11 nights
  • Self-guided
A more relaxed approach to tackling the Cotswold Way National Trail, over nearly two weeks.
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£1799

$2429

A$3769

C$3389

Pub Classics
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Walk the Cotswold Way – Self-Guided – 10 Days

  • 10 days, 9 nights
  • Self-guided
The perfect balance between challenge and enjoyment. Walk the gorgeous Cotswold Way over 10 days.
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£1599

$2159

A$3349

C$3009

Pub Classics

Walk the Cotswold Way – Self-Guided – 8 Days

  • 8 days, 7 nights
  • Self-Guided
Discover England in all its rural splendour, with this self-guided walking tour of the famous Cotswold Way.
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£1399

$1889

A$2929

C$2639

Bestseller

Cycle The Cotswolds and Oxford – Guided

  • 6 days, 5 nights
  • Guided
This Cotswolds guided bike tour will lead you through honey-coloured villages and busy market towns. 
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£2599

$3509

A$5439

C$4889

Advanced Guided Tour

Walk the Lake District Summits – Guided

  • 6 days, 5 nights
  • Guided
A fully guided walking tour of the Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and England's largest...
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£2199

$2969

A$4599

C$4139

Bestseller
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Cycle The Cotswolds – Self-Guided

  • 6 days, 5 nights
  • Self-guided
Discover an untouched corner of England. Ride over rolling green hills and down winding country lanes.
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£1299

$1759

A$2719

C$2449

Guided Tour

Cycle Hadrian’s Wall & Northumberland – Guided

  • 4 days, 3 nights
  • Guided
Hit the trails with this fully guided cycling tour of Northern England. 
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£1299

$1759

A$2719

C$2449

Pub Classics
Two cyclists ride along a rural road beside a purple lavender field, with tall grasses and green trees on the right under a blue sky.

Cycle Oxford, Cotswolds & Bath – Self-Guided

  • 5 days, 4 nights
  • Self-guided
A short, self-guided cycling tour taking riders from Oxford, through the Cotswolds to Bath.
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£1099

$1489

A$2299

C$2069

Pub Classics

Walk Cornwall – Self-Guided

  • 6 days, 5 nights
  • Self-Guided
Immerse yourself in England’s beautiful South West with a self-guided walking tour of Cornwall.  
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£1099

$1489

A$2299

C$2069

Walk Clarkson’s Farm & The Cotswolds Guided

  • 6 days, 5 nights
  • Guided
A 6-day Cotswolds Walking Tour that winds through England’s most picturesque villages, past world-famous heritage sites, and...
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£2510

$3389

A$5249

C$4719

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Two cyclists rest on the grass beside a tree, with a bike propped against the trunk on a sunny rural road.
Two casually dressed people stand in front of a rustic stone café, looking at a menu on a chalkboard outside.
Two cyclists riding side by side on a sunlit tree-lined road, wearing helmets.
Two hikers with backpacks stand near a rural railway crossing, waving as a steam locomotive and cars approach on a curved track.
Two cyclists ride past a beige brick house with ivy and a white gazebo in front of it.
Couple in a village square looking at a phone together, with a guitar on the man's back and bunting overhead near a 'The Broadway' sign.
Four adults dining at two tables in a sunlit restaurant with large windows and greenery outside.
Smiling couple with backpacks toasting with a green water bottle on a rural hiking trail.
Two cyclists ride side by side on a rural road with golden fields on either side and distant hills in the background.
Man in green Active England shirt talks with two women hikers outdoors, backpacks on, sunny day.
Hiker with an orange backpack stands on a grassy hill, pointing into the distance against a partly cloudy blue sky.

Extraordinary Local Guides

At Active England Tours, we’re all about unique, authentic adventure, curated and operated by extraordinary local guides.

Our guides are the heartbeat of our tours. With their local wisdom, can-do attitude and an eye for the unusual, our mission is to be perfect companions on your adventures around the UK.

Cotswold resident Dan, is one of our lead guides. Watch as he rides some of his favourite roads in the area.

Our Guides
Guide to the Cotswolds

Stories from our Guides

Hikers walk a narrow grassy cliff path along the coast, with the sea to the left and rugged rocks below; a lighthouse is visible offshore in the distance.
Devon & Cornwall

6 Beautiful Villages to Walk to in Cornwall

Instead of fighting for the last parking space in a tiny village, there’s a much better way to arrive: on foot.
Stone mansion with ornate towers along a riverbank, surrounded by trees and hills; a white boat rests at the water's edge in the foreground.
Lake District

Luxury Hotels in the Lake District for Adventure Travellers

These luxury Lake District hotels are some of our favourite stays for travellers who want adventure by day and a little...
Person in a red sweater wearing a smartwatch slices a loaf cake at a tea-table, with jam, butter, and teacups nearby.
Devon & Cornwall

Cornwall Food & Drink. Our Top 9 Favourites

The crumbly pastry and piping hot filling of a Cornish Pasty. Early-season Cornish potatoes, boiled with mint and swimming in melted...
Stone cottage with 'The Old Post Office' sign, a red postbox outside, and white metal café tables and chairs on a sunny day.
Cotswolds

7 Unique Cotswold Experiences

From hands-on rural pursuits to exclusive access behind closed doors, these experiences invite you to see the Cotswolds differently.
United Kingdom

This Is Our England. The Story Behind the Video

There has been blood, sweat and tears during the creation of this video, but it is a labour of love and...

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