Tour of Britain 2025
Race dates: 2 to 7 September
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Tour of Britain 2026 Stages and Routes

The first details of the 21st Tour of Britain edition were announced in August 2025, disclosing the event dates, routes, and stages. The race director, Mick Bennett, unveiled the Tour of Britain 2025 route map in the hope of keeping up with the recent momentum of popularity gathered by the event. Indeed, several changes to the race stages over the last few years have made it more competitive and brought it to the levels of the Tour de France or Vuelta a España, thereby attracting the best riders in the world to the United Kingdom.

Tour of Britain 2025 Route and stages

Tour of Britain 2025 Men Route Map

The men’s Tour of Britain route 2025 had a total distance of 886.1 km and ran across England and Wales. The first three stages were largely flat, while the final three – hilly and more complex. Suffolk hosted the first two stages of the event before racers headed to central England on September 4. The fourth stage took place in Warwickshire and featured three ascents of the 700-metre climb with an exciting hilltop finish in the Dassett Hills Country Park. The last two Tour of Britain 2025 stages were remembered for action-packed cycling in south Wales, especially the infamous climb of The Tumble near Abergavenny.

Tour of Britain Women 2025 Route Map

The women’s Tour of Britain route 2025 was 437.7 km in total and ran across England and Scotland. Racers competed on the hilly terrain at the first three stages, while the last one was flat. The event set off from Dalby Forest, located in the very heart of North York Moors National Park, and finished in Redcar on the first day. The second stage also took place in North East England, featuring two classified climbs and two unclassified ascents. The third stage of the Tour of Britain took cyclists to Scotland and was the hardest: besides the longest distance of 148.7 km, it was also marred by heavy rain, which led to multiple crashes. The last stage was held in Glasgow, where riders tackled ten 8.4-kilometre laps through the city centre.

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List of Stages – Tour of Britain 2025 (Men’s Race)
Stage Type Date Course Distance
1
Flat
2 September
2 September Woodbridge – Southwold
161.4 km
161.4 km
2
Flat
3 September
3 September Stowmarket – Stowmarket
169.3 km
169.3 km
3
Flat
4 September
4 September Milton Keynes – Ampthill
122.8 km
122.8 km
4
Hilly
5 September
5 September Atherstone – Burton Dassett Hills Country Park
186.9 km
186.9 km
5
Medium Mountain
6 September
6 September Torfaen – The Tumble
133.5 km
133.5 km
6
Hilly
7 September
7 September Newport – Cardiff
112.2 km
112.2 km
Total: 886.1 km

Lloyds Tour of Britain Women 2025 – Stage Overview
Stage Type Date Course Distance
1
Hilly
5 June
5 June Dalby Forest → Redcar
85.6 km
85.6 km
2
Hilly
6 June
6 June Hartlepool → Saltburn‑by‑the‑Sea
119.4 km
119.4 km
3
Hilly
7 June
7 June Kelso → Kelso
148.7 km
148.7 km
4
Criterium
8 June
8 June Glasgow (10 laps)
84.0 km
84.0 km

Total: 437.7 km

The route for the 2025 Lloyds Tour of Britain Women was officially revealed in May 2025, outlining a four-day challenge across two regions of the UK. The opening two stages unfolded in North East England, while the final two moved into Scottish terrain. A standout feature of the race was the punishing finish of Stage 2 on Saltburn Bank — a 300-metre climb with an average gradient of 11% that has gained notoriety from its previous inclusion in the British National Road Race Championships. This blend of coastal sprints and steep inclines made for a dynamic and demanding parcours, testing riders’ versatility and endurance throughout the event.