Ride by mystical stone circles dating back over 5,000 years, marvel at 17th-century manor houses built on the wealth of the wool trade, visit Roman battlefields and magnificent medieval castles – Wiltshire’s unique history makes for an incredible adventure by bike.

This Collection reveals the very best of this historic county in seven stages, each between 21.2 to 35.2 miles (34.2 - 56.6 km) long. You could complete the 192 mile (309 km) route in fewer days by combining the stages together, but I recommend taking your time to visit some of the sites along the way.

As long as you have an average fitness level, the Wiltshire Cycleway is a great adventure for all. In total, you will climb 9,022 feet (2,750 m) through the rolling countryside, with no more than 1,640 feet (500 m) elevation gain in one day.

You can also enjoy the adventure with your whole family, although very little of the route is completely traffic-free so your children should be confident on minor roads.

Any bike is suitable for this ride, whether you prefer chunkier tread or slick road tyres. However, if you have thin tyres, you may want to avoid the Fosse Way or be prepared to push.

This route takes you on a magical journey to some of the UK’s most incredible sites. You can visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Stonehenge, the crumbling walls of Old Wardour Castle, the world’s oldest clock at Salisbury Cathedral, Stourhead House, and more.

Of course, no bike tour is complete without plenty of snack breaks and pit stops along the way. Farm shops brimming with local produce, friendly pubs, ice cream shops, great coffee and excellent restaurants will keep you fuelled as you ride.

Following mostly country lanes, you will discover the county from its backroads. Peaceful countryside scenes await as you wind through the green landscape passing animals grazing in paddocks, tractors ploughing fields, and undulating grassy hills. You may even spot some more unusual wildlife as you cycle through the grounds of Longleat.

Built on the wealth of the wool trade in centuries gone by, Wiltshire’s towns and villages are a delight to explore. This Collection will take you to Salisbury, Marlborough and Bradford on Avon as well as chocolate-box Cotswold villages such as Biddestone and Castle Combe.

As the route is circular, you can begin at any point, but it’s best ridden in an anti-clockwise direction. The official start and endpoint is the charming town of Westbury, which is where this Collection kicks off.

With direct train connections with Cardiff, Worcester, London, Plymouth and Portsmouth, Westbury is convenient to reach by rail. Look out for the white chalk horse carved on the hillside as you approach – your first taste of the wonderful county of Wiltshire!

For train tickets and timetables, visit: thetrainline.com/live/departures/westbury