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The Tour de France Femmes pedals into Britain for the first time in summer 2027. While the riders whizz past, slow down to experience what England’s northern cities have to offer, whether exploring by bike, foot or tram.

Stage 3 of the 2027 Tour de France Grand Départ sweeps through Wales on 4 July, following a route from the market town of Welshpool to the capital, Cardiff. While the race covers a day of excitement, the route can offer weeks of adventure.

The peloton speeds into England for Stage 2 of the Tour de France 2027. Visitors can follow in their tyre tracks in North-West England and enjoy adrenaline-packed outdoor adventures, award-winning spas, fine dining, medieval castles and a myriad of festivals.

Scotland will host its inaugural Tour de France Grand Départ in July 2027, as the 114th edition of the race returns to Britain for the first time in over a decade. For visitors, the route offers the chance to discover ancient castles, grand country estates offering whisky tastings and spa retreats, cosy eco-cabins with hot tubs, and a wealth of outdoor adventures.