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Cycling tours along the UK's waterways provide an amazing experience for those looking for a different approach to see the country's stunning scenery. By fusing the peace from the water with the liberation of cycling, these trips offer a novel viewpoint on the natural and cultural legacy of our canal history.  The E.T.G Tours team are researching new and exciting canal routes across the United Kingdom. Each route will offer its own unique charm, from historic landmarks and charming villages to stunning natural scenery.  In a few weeks, they will research a fascinating circuit route that starts and ends at the Braunston Marina. The cycle journey will follow the Oxford Canal all of the way through tranquil rural countryside to Cropredy, Banbury and to the historic city of Oxford. From there the route takes you on the 57 cycle route to Thame. Here, you'll join the beautiful Phoenix Trail to Princes Risborough in Buckinghamshire, and then to Aylesbury, where the route con...

  Raven on a Bike Cycle Journey: Full Circle Along the British Waterways. by Emily500cc, content writer. The UK's iconic 2,000-mile canal and river network is like a hidden thread woven into the fabric of its landscape, quietly telling the story of the nation's industrial past and providing a tranquil escape from the bustle of modern life. Imagine tracing the path of these waterways, snaking their way through bustling cities and serene countryside teeming with wildlife. Well, there is one guy who is doing just that. It is a glorious sunny day in May, and I am in the garden of travel writer and photographer, Chris Raven. Known for his work with twin brother, Simon, aka The Raven Brothers , they have written a number of epic overland adventure books like Driving the Trans-Siberian, Black Sea Circuit and Carnival Express . Chris dusts down his mountain bike, which has been in the shed and under a bed sheet since last summer. It looks to be rather worse for wear, and I immediately...