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A trip to the Cotswolds wouldn’t be complete without outdoor adventure and excitement. From water sports to quad biking and other fun-filled activities, the Cotswolds is a popular destination for adventurous solo travellers and groups alike.
A trip to the Cotswolds wouldn’t be complete without outdoor adventure and excitement. From water sports to quad biking and other fun-filled activities, the Cotswolds is a popular destination for adventurous solo travellers and groups alike.
Quad Biking
A serene and tranquil place, the Cotswolds has a reputation for peace and relaxation, yet there are plenty of outdoor adventures for thrill seekers too.
Situated on the picturesque Notgrove Estate, QuadQuest, offer electric quad biking adventures for all ages and abilities. Choose from challenging rides, encountering twists, turns and ditches, to a ride-with-animals adventure for the whole family to enjoy.
Remember – bring a spare change of clothes as quad biking operates in all weather and, in our opinion, is more fun in the mud!
Hot Air Balloon Rides
For those looking to truly experience the Cotswolds, what better way to capture its beautiful landscape than by drifting slowly across the skies aboard a Hot Air Balloon?
With sites across Cirencester, Stroud, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham and Gloucester, The Cotswold Balloon Company offers this unforgettable experience accompanied by a glass of champagne, and even awards passengers an honorary flight certificate once back on the ground.
Water Sports
An outdoor adventure in the Cotswolds wouldn’t be complete without experiencing the wide range of water sport activities held at the Cotswold Water Park.
From kayaking and paddleboarding, to water-skiing and windsurfing, the clear waters of the Cotswold Water Park truly have everything you need for the ultimate water sport adventure.
Pony Trekking
If exploring the beautiful landscape of the Cotswolds on horseback is on your bucket list, look no further than Cotswold Trail Riding.
Travel through beautiful countryside, exploring the stunning trails, organic farmland, and ancient woodland the Cotswolds has to offer, not forgetting to stop at local pubs for refreshments along the way of course – many of which cater for horses and people you’d perhaps be surprised to hear!
Cycling Tours
One of the Cotswolds greatest secrets is how well it lends itself to off-road cycling; the network of rural tracks and dedicated cycle paths make travelling by bicycle one of the best ways to truly discover the area.
For those looking for a relaxed pace, there are many organised cycle tours dotted about the Cotswolds such as this one from Wild Carrot, where you can learn all about the Cotswolds’ unique history whilst riding through chocolate box Cotswold villages and hidden valleys.
Archery
Why not try your hand with a bow and arrow and compete with your group in a range of games and challenges at an archery course?
Located in the heart of the Cotswold Water Park, The Cotswold Range offers instructed archery lessons for ages 8+ and is fun for all the family, regardless of ability.
Walking Trails
It wouldn’t be a Cotswold outdoor adventure without mentioning the hundreds of miles of walking trails covering a variety of terrain and views of outstanding natural beauty.
Walking through these wetlands can be a truly magical experience, putting you back in touch with nature and offering a way to reconnect and unwind with friends and family in the great outdoors.
