Perfect for a morning or late evening trundle around the Northern Cotswolds
All the character of a full day in a shorter window. A morning trundle available all year round, or a late-evening twilight run through the prettiest corners of the Northern Cotswolds on the long summer evenings of May, June and July.
What you'll see
- Honey-stone villages and quiet green lanes
- Kingham and its Cotswold charm
- Daylesford and The Wild Rabbit
- Burford, Swinbrook and Asthall
- A lovely viewpoint to finish
The route
- Pick up - Charlbury
- Chad & Dean
- Kingham
- Daylesford & The Wild Rabbit
- Hamlet Hop
- Burford
- Swinbrook & Asthall
- The Viewpoint
- Drop off
Phil and the Land Rover
Founder Phil is at the wheel of every tour, happy to take the scenic route, stop for a better view, or point you to the pub the guidebooks miss.
You will ride in our 1971 Land Rover Series 2a: bench seating with seat belts for all, a canvas roof, and umbrellas, a cool box and a Marshall speaker on board. Slow, characterful, and built for exactly this.
More about Phil and the Land RoverHalf Day & Twilight Tour - your questions
Is the tour private?
More often than not, yes. Tours are booked per person, so on a busier date another couple may join you, though with only six seats aboard it stays a small and unhurried group either way. We will let you know if anyone else books onto your date.
What is the difference between the half day and twilight tours?
It is the same route and the same price, just a different time of day. The half day is a morning run, available all year. The twilight tour is a summer evening out, 5pm to 9pm, and runs May to July.
Where do tours start?
We are based in Charlbury in the Northern Cotswolds, with a direct rail line from London Paddington. We collect you from Charlbury station, or from where you are staying nearby.
What happens if it rains?
The Land Rover has a canvas roof, so you are covered, and we carry umbrellas. A bit of British weather is no problem, and tours run all year round.
Can we bring drinks?
Cold and soft drinks are welcome on board, and there is a cool box for the day. You will also find a complimentary can of Blenheim Palace water waiting for you.
How do we book?
Send us an enquiry with your preferred date and group size, and we will confirm availability and put the booking together.