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Bruges is the perfect base for a Belgian cycling holiday as the city is right in the heart of some great cycling countryside. Base yourself in this beautiful, medieval city enjoying daily rides around the famous sights and into the surrounding countryside, such as the North Sea coast and the historic town of Damme.
This single-centre trip gives you the ultimate flexibility as you can take the cycle tours in whichever order you choose. The four easy-to-navigate rides take you on circular routes north, south, east and west from Bruges, to make the most of the surrounding towns and countryside.
Dunes at De Haan
Highlights include the elegant seaside resort of De Haan, the dunes and beaches of the coast, and the wide open polder landscapes and the pretty canal towpaths that will form the backdrop to your daily rides.
Returning to Bruges each night you’ll really get the chance to know the ‘Venice of the North’, arguably Belgium’s most beautiful city. It boasts an outstanding canal-lined centre, plus quaint chocolate stores, good restaurants and local cosy bars.
The terrain in Flanders – Belgium’s northern half – is typically very flat, and the rides mainly follows good quality and well-signposted cycle paths.
This single centre trip gives you ultimate flexibility as you can do ANY of theses optional rides on any day you choose.
On arrival make your way to your hotel in Bruges. After check-in you’re free to relax or explore this beautiful medieval city. During your stay you have the choice of the four itineraries below. You’re of course free to choose which of those to ride and in what order.
This tour takes you on a circular route south west from Bruges into the very heart of Flanders, the Flemish speaking northern part of Belgium. You’ll be heading for the Wijnendael area, where there are a couple of fascinating castles to visit. First up is castle d’Aertrycke near Torhout, then you’ll have the chance to visit castle Wijnendael, before getting back on your bikes and returning to Bruges.
You’ll get to know some of Flanders’ most picturesque old villages on this tour. Damme is a fine example with a beautiful central square and some fine restaurants serving superb regional cuisine. The route then leads you up to the North Sea coast and the seaside town of Knokke, close to the Dutch border, before leading you back to Bruges along quiet cycle paths.
Today’s ride leads you north west into the polder landscape. Stop to admire the charming village of Lissewege, with its picturesque canal before pedaling on to the elegant town of De Haan on the coast. The town was a fashionable haunt back in the late 19th century and is still full of ‘Belle Epoque’ charm today. Spend some time on the long sandy beach before returning tp Bruges for the night.
Heading south from your base, follow the main canal that links Bruges with Ghent. Your destination is the castle, park and nature-filled countryside around Bulskampveld, where you can stop and admire the surroundings before looping back north to Bruges. You can also see the Male Castle, once Flanders’ most important fortification.
On this tour you can choose between a regular bike or an electric bike.
Regular bike: Is an alloy framed unisex model with 21 speeds and a comfortable, relaxed riding position, perfect for a leisure cycling holiday. Male specific frames with a crossbar are available from a height of 170cm. Bikes come equipped with a pannier, lock and repair kit.
Electric bikes: These unisex/step through electric bikes are a popular option on this route and ensure riders can enjoy the scenery along the way, whilst not working too hard at the climbs. Bikes come equipped with a pannier, lock and repair kit.
Helmets are not supplied, so you will need to bring your own.
Below you will find examples of the types of accommodation typically used on this tour. Please note that the hotels we book for you may differ slightly from those described but they will certainly be of a similar standard.
Comfort: Hotel Velotel
Superior: NH Hotel Bruges
Local taxes
Some hotels have started to charge a local/tourist tax. These taxes are not included in the sale price of the tour and must be paid directly by you at check-in or checkout at the hotels. This fee varies and is ever changing but as a guide, you may be asked to pay between €2-€4 per person per night
Fly to Brussels or take the Eurostar. Then take the train to Bruges
Research Eurostar from UK here.
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