Southampton - London - Cambridge - Oxford - Southa

[lilbird1981]

Hello,
I am planning a bike trip with some friends. The route is: Southampton - London - Cambridge - Oxford - Southapton. We were planning about 5 days for that route.
I would like to know... since it's my first big touring adventure, how I should go about this. Would it be ok to just camp in the wild, or should I stick to campsites? Are 5 days enough, or should we schedule in some more days?
Which things should I definitely take on a tour like that?
Is there a good website that allows to plan a trip offroad?
I appreciate any feedback on this.
Thanks a lot!
Lily.

[gary]

Lily stick to campsites you are to close to cities to camp wild only recommended in remote areas see the web site for details.
The website also gives a list of stuff to take with you.
As for the five days depends how many miles a day and how fit you all are also its good to have a rest day after all its a holiday.
What ever you do enjoy yourselves.

Gary