Hadrian’s Cycleway and C2C Cycle tour

Cycling

This trip follows the entire length of Hadrian’s Wall Cycle Way (from South Shields in the East to Ravenglass in the West) and then returns to Sunderland across the Lake District and the Pennines on the famous C2C route – so it’s a double tick-off on the ‘cycle routes bucket-list’. Remember the obligatory dipping of your cycle in the sea at the beginning and end of the ride! Wherever possible we utilise country lanes and national cycle network paths, trying to avoid main roads. We ride at a pace that is well within the reach of a fit and competent cyclist.

Highlights

• The sea the sea! The contrast between the Irish sea coastline in the west and the North Sea in the East (we aren’t telling you which one is colder!)
• The Lake District National Park: including some riding in Eskdale, one of the region’s lesser known but most beautiful valleys and a crossing of Whinlatter pass.
• The North Pennines: the north pennine landscape is an area of outstanding natural beauty, and the long miles are as lonely and wild as they are beautiful.
• Tea-rooms: they like their tea ‘up north’.
• Hadrian’s wall: explore the largest Roman archaeological remains in the UK.
• Quiet roads: you might count more sheep than people…(yes, that’s a challenge!)

Accommodation

Your accommodation is on a twin-share, bed and breakfast basis and will be in comfortable hotels chosen with the rider’s rest and recovery in mind. We prioritise good-quality local hotels with ensuite facilities wherever possible, offering a welcoming space to relax after a day in the saddle. While some of our stays may have local character, the main focus is always on ensuring a high level of comfort for both rider and bike—with secure bike storage and thoughtful amenities included throughout the tour.

Single accommodation is available for a supplement of £395.

Meals

Breakfasts and lunches are included. Breakfast will be in the hotel and lunches will be picnic lunches from the van and will include sandwiches/wraps or similar. Alongside this there is fresh fruit, cakes, cereal bars, dried fruit/nuts. Hot and cold drinks will also be available. You will need to purchase your own evening meals, which are usually eaten communally, although you are free to opt out if you wish.

In the Tour Plan, (B, L, D) refers to meals included in the trip cost i.e. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Bike Transfers

We will happily transport your bike to Sunderland and back at no extra charge. If you drop your bike off at our Sheffield office up to a day before departure we will carefully pack it in the support van, drive it to the start and then return it to Sheffield ready for you to collect.

If arriving by car you can bring your bike to Sunderland and leave your car at the hotel car park for a week.

If that isn’t convenient then depending where you live we may be able to collect your bike on our journey from Sheffield to Sunderland. Please get in touch with us to discuss arrangements, any other arrangements will be for an agreed fee.

While we will take all reasonable care while handling your bikes, using padded covers and making sure they are securely stored, we are not liable for any loss or damage during transportation and storage. We recommend you have appropriate insurance.