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The sense of
freedom, the pleasure of moving under your own steam at your own pace,
the feelings of achievement as you arrive somewhere and park right
outside. The UKs most popular 'challenge' cycle route, the sea to sea
(c2c), will give you a real sense of achievement. Linking the Irish
sea with the north sea, the route starts in ether Whitehaven or
Workingham. Running through the Northern lake district, the route
climbs the Pennines, 'the roof of England', with great views of Durham
dales. It includes the highest point on the National Cycle Network at
black hill (2,000 feet). Heather clad in summer, snow capped in
winter, this remote area may be wild on any day of the year. But,
given good weather, the North Pennines have the most beautiful empty
countryside to be found in all of England. Emerging in Consett, the
route passes towns and villages with lingering reminders that this was
once one of Britain's major industrial heartlands.
Here,
on the eastern side of the Pennines, you can choose to make your way
to Sunderland or to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne or Tynemouth. It also links to
Carlisle, joining the start of the Scottish National Cycle Route to
Inverness. One route travels along the Consett-Sunderland railway path
and sculpture trail, passing through towns and villages with lingering
reminders that this was once one of Britain's major industrial
heartlands. The other follows the River Tyne past the Gateshead
Millennium Bridge to the end at Tynemouth. Several sections of the
route offer an an on-road route or an off-road alternative to test the
best mounting bike. it should ideally be ridden from the west to east,
giving the benefit of the prevailing westerly wind-the hills are like
waves with steep western faces and long sloping backs giving
encouragingly long downhills. You should remember that some parts of
the C2C are high, rugged and exposed. Even in summer please take note
of the weather forecast and take suitable clothing and supplies.
Departing from the west coast, you can choose to begin at either
Workington or Whitehaven. Workington is the more northerly of the two
starting points. The route quickly leaves the old industrial landscape
of the town and follows a cycle path and minor roads, close to the
river Derwent, passing through a market town of Cockermouth. A short
hilly section leads down to Bassenthwaite Lake followed by an easy
ride to Keswick. Alternatively, you can begin the C2C cycle rouute in
Whitehaven, a pleasant sea port with an attractive town centre. For
the first tem miles the route follows the Whitehaven to Ennerdale
Railway Path, a well surfaced traffic-free trail. Quiet country lanes
lenes lead to Keswick as the C2C passes through some of Britain's most
beautiful scenery. The next stage, from Keswick to Langwathby in the
Vale of Eden. is an easy ride of ever changing views. The route
follows minor roads from Keswick trough the villages of Therlkeld,
Graystoke and the market town of Penrith to reach Lamgwathby. An
alternative off -road route exists following the old Coach Road over
Threlkeld Common, which is not suitable for heavily laden bikes. The
section between Langwathby to Allenheads is the most mountainous of
the entire route, with four major hills within twenty miles.
The
first and steepest is Hartside, witch is also the watershed between
the Irish and North Seas. Don't be fooled into thinking that it is all
downhill from here - after Hartside the route crosses one more hill
before reaching Black Hill, the highest point on C2C. The next section
marks the end of the rough, hilly terrain of the Northern Pennines and
the start of the industrial landscape of the c2C: the main route
through Stanley, which reaches the North Sea at Sunderland, and the
alternative route through Rowlands Gill to Tynemouth. if you choose to
end your journey in Sunderland you will encounter what was the must be
one of the easiest sections of the whole C2C.Apart from one minor
climb at Cox Green it is all downhill or flat. This allows ample time
to enjoy the ever changing scenery, from the rolling hills of Beamish
to the industry of Sunderland. Along the way there are several
sculptures constructed from materials which reflect the industrial
history of the area. Remember, tradition dictates that you start to
ride by dipping your back wheel in the Irish Sea, so once you have
reach the coast at Sunderland make sure you end the journey by giving
your front wheel a dip in the North Sea!
Adventure Cycling
-website-
tel: 07736816700
Penrith based firm who offer guided or self guided cycle trips on the
C2C, Pennine Cycleway North and the Lake District. Full range of
services available.
Coast to
Coast Holidays
-
website-
tel: 01642-489173 Cleveland based arranged cycling and walking
holidays as well acting purely as transport and/luggage carriers
CycleActive -
website-
tel: 01768 840 400 Penrith based
For a carefully planned holiday with a real personal touch, check out
CycleActive's C2C trips. The company runs fixed departures throughout
the year, so it's a great way to meet up with others and have a
sociable trip. Their office is actually en-route, so they know the
trails well, and have extra loops planned out for mountain bikers who
want to do more off-road along the way. All trips include
accommodation, bag transfers, and bringing you back from the finish.
They even provide showers, tea and freshly baked cakes at the end,
before you head home!
Glaramara
Guest House-
websitetel:017687
73216/75255 mob: 07711 763 019 fax : 017687 73216
email them for more information. Keswick based, offering
accommodation, cycling activity weekends, cycle hire and also back-up
transport available if required. The owners are keen cyclists (OTC
trained and fully qualified Mountain Bike Leader) and know lots of
good rides in the area.
A new route for 2002 is the Cumbria Cycle Way, a two day ride from
Ulverston to Carlisle (72 miles) through the heart of the Lake
District, for more details on the ride visit their website at
Saddle
Skedaddle -
website
- tel: 0191 2651110
Located near the end of the C2C, we offer friendly guided, and
self-guided holidays on the C2C route. We specialise in the personal
touch and are famed for our legendary Skedaddle picnics (guided only)!
Accommodation in friendly B&B's and family run hotels, bag transfers,
professional and friendly guides are the order of the day!
We can tailor trips to suit your needs, just give us a call at
Skedaddle HQ! We also offer holidays on the Hadrian's Cycleway,
Pennine North and South, and Northumberland Coast and Castles.
The Waverley Hotel
(Whitehaven)
website tel: 01946 694337
3 of our drivers had breakfast here one
morning in May there opinion was (FANTASTIC) located at the beginning
of the C2C beautiful 300 year old building situated in the centre of
town car parking available- licensed bar discounts for groups of 12 or
more
North East of England Regional Portal
A regional portal database about the North East England. This
extensive regional portal database covers the five counties of
Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, Cleveland and Cumbria.
Here,
on the eastern side of the Pennines, you can choose to make your way
to Sunderland or to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne or Tynemouth. It also links to
Carlisle, joining the start of the Scottish National Cycle Route to
Inverness. One route travels along the Consett-Sunderland railway path
and sculpture trail, passing through towns and villages with lingering
reminders that this was once one of Britain's major industrial
heartlands. The other follows the River Tyne past the Gateshead
Millennium Bridge to the end at Tynemouth. Several sections of the
route offer an an on-road route or an off-road alternative to test the
best mounting bike. it should ideally be ridden from the west to east,
giving the benefit of the prevailing westerly wind-the hills are like
waves with steep western faces and long sloping backs giving
encouragingly long downhills. You should remember that some parts of
the C2C are high, rugged and exposed. Even in summer please take note
of the weather forecast and take suitable clothing and supplies.
Departing from the west coast, you can choose to begin at either
Workington or Whitehaven. Workington is the more northerly of the two
starting points. The route quickly leaves the old industrial landscape
of the town and follows a cycle path and minor roads, close to the
river Derwent, passing through a market town of Cockermouth. A short
hilly section leads down to Bassenthwaite Lake followed by an easy
ride to Keswick. Alternatively, you can begin the C2C cycle rouute in
Whitehaven, a pleasant sea port with an attractive town centre. For
the first tem miles the route follows the Whitehaven to Ennerdale
Railway Path, a well surfaced traffic-free trail. Quiet country lanes
lenes lead to Keswick as the C2C passes through some of Britain's most
beautiful scenery. The next stage, from Keswick to Langwathby in the
Vale of Eden. is an easy ride of ever changing views. The route
follows minor roads from Keswick trough the villages of Therlkeld,
Graystoke and the market town of Penrith to reach Lamgwathby. An
alternative off -road route exists following the old Coach Road over
Threlkeld Common, which is not suitable for heavily laden bikes. The
section between Langwathby to Allenheads is the most mountainous of
the entire route, with four major hills within twenty miles.
The
first and steepest is Hartside, witch is also the watershed between
the Irish and North Seas. Don't be fooled into thinking that it is all
downhill from here - after Hartside the route crosses one more hill
before reaching Black Hill, the highest point on C2C. The next section
marks the end of the rough, hilly terrain of the Northern Pennines and
the start of the industrial landscape of the c2C: the main route
through Stanley, which reaches the North Sea at Sunderland, and the
alternative route through Rowlands Gill to Tynemouth. if you choose to
end your journey in Sunderland you will encounter what was the must be
one of the easiest sections of the whole C2C.Apart from one minor
climb at Cox Green it is all downhill or flat. This allows ample time
to enjoy the ever changing scenery, from the rolling hills of Beamish
to the industry of Sunderland. Along the way there are several
sculptures constructed from materials which reflect the industrial
history of the area. Remember, tradition dictates that you start to
ride by dipping your back wheel in the Irish Sea, so once you have
reach the coast at Sunderland make sure you end the journey by giving
your front wheel a dip in the North Sea!
