Tour de France 2027 Set for Historic UK Start Across Scotland, Wales, and England
The Tour de France is coming back to Britain in a way we have never seen before and this time, history is being written on multiple fronts. In 2027, both the men’s and women’s Tour de France will begin on UK soil, marking the first time that both Grands Départs have been staged outside France in the same country.
This is not just a return. It is a bold expansion.
The men’s Tour de France will start in Scotland for the very first time, with Edinburgh hosting the opening stage. From there, the race will move south through northern England, touching cities like Carlisle, Keswick and Liverpool, before heading into Wales. Wales will make its debut in Tour history, hosting a demanding stage through the valleys, packed with climbs and finishing in Cardiff. Over three days, the men’s race will travel from Scotland to England and into Wales, turning British roads into the centre of the cycling world.
Four weeks later, the spotlight returns for the Tour de France Femmes. The women’s race will begin in Leeds, move through Manchester, cross the dramatic terrain of the Peak District to Sheffield and conclude with a final stage in London. It places the women’s race firmly alongside the men’s, not as a side story, but as a major global event in its own right.
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This matters for several reasons.
First, the scale is enormous. Organisers expect millions of spectators lining the roads, far exceeding previous UK starts. The last British Grand Départ in 2014 drew massive crowds and delivered significant economic impact. This time, with two races, more regions and wider coverage, the logistical challenge is far greater, but so is the potential reward.
Second, this is a statement about cycling’s future. Hosting both starts together sends a clear message about equality, visibility and long-term growth of the women’s sport. It also brings elite cycling directly into communities that have never hosted the Tour before, from Scottish borders to Welsh valleys.
And finally, the legacy goes beyond racing. Leaders involved in the project are pointing to lasting benefits, from increased tourism and international exposure to encouraging healthier, more active lifestyles. This is being framed not just as a sporting event, but as a national moment designed to connect cities, countries and communities across Great Britain.
Yellow lights have already illuminated host cities in celebration, but the real impact will be felt when the peloton arrives, roads close, crowds gather and the world’s biggest cycling race rolls through British streets once again.
This is a landmark moment for global sport and the countdown to 2027 has officially begun. Stay with us as plans develop, routes are finalised and the road to the next historic Tour de France continues.
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