# The Shires Way

A self-supported bikepacking ride through seven English counties on lanes, bridleways and the Ridgeway. Most people ride it over three days.

- Page: https://ultracyclinghub.com/events/the-shires-way/
- Format: race; discipline: gravel; surface: Gravel
- Country: United Kingdom (England)
- Organizer website: https://allmountainadventures.wales/events/the-shires-way-2027
- Verified on: 2026-10-10

## Editions

### 2027 · 343 km

- Page: https://ultracyclinghub.com/events/the-shires-way/2027/300/
- Status: Dates confirmed
- Start date: 2027-06-12
- End date: 2027-06-14
- Start location: Somerford Keynes
- Finish location: Somerford Keynes
- Distance (km): 343
- Time limit (hours): 72
- Support: Self-supported
- Registration: Open
- Registration opens: 2026-08-31
- Registration closes: 2027-05-31
- Entry fee: 85.00 GBP
- Edition source: https://allmountainadventures.wales/events/the-shires-way-2027
- Verified on: 2026-10-10

#### Notes

- Starts at Cotswold Lakes Camping
- Good first multi-day event
- Feed stations and checkpoints

Unlisted facts are not verified for this edition.

## Sources

- [Official site](https://allmountainadventures.wales/events/the-shires-way-2027), checked 2026-10-10: Dates, route and fees for 2027.