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Ride Scout Retreats | Wiltshire Cycling, Glamping & Wild Swimming Weekend
A two-day cycling retreat in the heart of Wiltshire, combining guided rides across the Pewsey Vale and Wiltshire Downs with wild swimming, bell tent glamping, and home-cooked food - all on a private 20-acre woodland estate. Up to 8 guests, exclusively yours for the weekend. From £400 per person.
Overview
Ride Scout Retreats is a small-group cycling weekend designed for people who want to ride properly, eat well, and actually switch off. Based on a private woodland estate near Pewsey, the retreat blends two fully guided rides with wild swimming, long table dinners cooked over a BBQ or pizza oven, and two nights in bell tents. The pace is social throughout. No racing, no rigid itinerary - just good riding in one of England's quietest and most scenic counties.
The site is exclusively yours for the weekend. No other groups, no other guests - just twenty private acres of woodland, dark skies, and no passing traffic.
The Routes
Saturday - The White Horses Tour (85km | 862m | ~5 hours) A Wiltshire classic, taking in four of the county's ancient chalk hill carvings: Westbury, Pewsey, Alton Barnes, and Roundway. The opening kilometres roll through quiet agricultural villages before the first real test at Westbury Hill around 25km. The route then cuts across the Pewsey Vale, with a well-timed pub or café lunch stop roughly 15km from camp. View on Ride Scout: ridescout.cc/route/The-White-Horses-Tour
Sunday - Pewsey Vale Loop (55km | 518m | ~2.5 hours) A softer loop through the hedge-lined back lanes of the Pewsey Vale, with two short climbs to ease the legs back in after Saturday. The route drifts into the historic market town of Devizes for a last lunch stop before the final roll back to camp. View on Ride Scout: ridescout.cc/route/Pewsey-Vale-Loop
Both rides begin and end at camp. If you book out the full weekend, we can build a custom itinerary - road, MTB, or gravel. With Salisbury Plain, the Ridgeway, and King Alfred's Way on the doorstep, the options are exceptional.
Itinerary
Friday 18:00 - Arrivals open. Drop your kit, unload your bike, and settle in with a cold drink by the lake. Welcome briefing at 19:30 followed by dinner at 20:00.
Saturday 09:00 - Coffee and a full breakfast at camp. 09:30 - Roll out on the White Horses Tour. 13:00 - Pub or café lunch stop on route. 16:00 - Back at camp. Tea, cake, and the afternoon is yours - wild swim, zip-wire, hammock, or a drink in the long grass. 19:30 - Long table dinner served outdoors, cooked over the BBQ and pizza oven and eaten around the fire.
Sunday 09:00 - Breakfast at camp. 10:00 - The Pewsey Vale Loop. 12:30 - Café lunch in Devizes. 14:00 - Return to camp, pack down, and depart. Optional shuttle to Pewsey Station.
Accommodation
Four bell tents in a tucked-away private woodland, sleeping up to two guests each. Real mattresses, proper bedding, and pillows - none of the usual camping compromise. String lights and torches guide you back from dinner. The communal fire pit is lit every night.
- Real mattresses, pillows, and duvets
- Head torches and string lighting throughout
- Communal fire pit with fireside seating
- Hot showers in the main house
- Twenty private acres with dark skies and no phone signal
What's Included
- Two nights bell tent accommodation
- Friday dinner and Saturday & Sunday breakfasts (home-cooked)
- Both fully guided rides with mechanical support on route
- Wild swimming in the lake
- Exclusive use of the 20-acre estate
- Welcome drinks on arrival
What's Not Included
- Saturday and Sunday pub/café lunches (approx. £20pp per day)
- Pewsey Station shuttle (£25pp each way, bookable in advance)
- Your bike, helmet, and cycling kit
- Personal travel insurance
Optional Extras
- Pewsey Station transfers (£25pp each way)
- Custom route building for private group bookings (road, MTB, or gravel)
- Corporate and private group buyouts available - contact us to discuss
Getting There
Located near Pewsey, Wiltshire. Pewsey Station is served by regular GWR trains from London Paddington (approx. 75 minutes). Transfers from the station are available at £25pp each way. Guests are also welcome to drive or cycle direct - secure bike storage and parking on site.
Practical Information
- Group size: up to 8 guests (4 bell tents, 2 per tent)
- Price: £400 per person
- Fitness level: intermediate - Saturday's ride is 85km at a social pace; Sunday's loop is 55km and relaxed
- Bikes: road or gravel recommended for both routes
- Availability: selected weekends, summer 2025
Book Now
Spaces are limited to 8 guests per weekend. Visit ridescoutretreats.com to check availability and secure your place.
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