Way of the roses the official guide to the way of the roses. Between us, tim and myself have crossed america five times by bike, and every time its different. Note that despite its english title, the book is available in dutch language only. Coast to coast cycle route accommodation in bunkhouses.
And more the c2c is 6 miles long from whitehaven on the west coast of england to sunderland on the east coast. It was named where are you heading, the question i was asked all the time while being on the road. C2c cycle route guidebook ride coast to coast cicerone press. The route includes the tarka trail, the granite way and the brilliant drakes trail. Please mention c2c places2stay when using any of the businesses listed on the site. The cumbrian coast branch line has stations at whitehaven and workington. The coast to coast bike ride cicerone guides by jeremy evans isbn. Starting from the west coast in cumbria at either workington or whitehaven and finishing on the east coast at either sunderland or tynemouth, this route is on every cyclists bucket list and is a must to tick off. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Coast to coast cycling routes in northern england travels. We are riding our bicycles coast to coast in order to raise money for needy children.
For the more adventurous rider there are some optional offroad sections taking you off the beaten track. A coast to coast cycling holiday like no other, exploring undiscovered regions of scotland by bike, our southern scotland c2c crosses galloway and the scottish borders, where youll find some of the finest cycling in the uk through gorgeous rolling green hills. Once youve left st bees there is only stunning scenery. The whole route is a challenge, of course, and if you did every tour in the book, on top of the pch, youd have cycled almost 5000 miles. Coast to coast cycling routes in northern england since the opening of the way of the roses cycle route sep 2010, there are apparently now seven official coast to coast cycle routes in the north of england, although i am only aware of six myself. This is a fantastic trip that starts in whitehaven on the west coast of england and ends in tynemouth on the east coast.
If youre only cycling the pacific coast highway and you really only want to carry one book, then bicycling the pacific coast is your number one choice. Welcome to our specialist coast to coast cycle route planner. Way of the roses the official guide to the way of the. This is a personal challenge for me as in 20 i had a stem cell transplant for acute myeloid leukaemia. Coast to coast bike ride for compassion home facebook. Sea to sea cycle route 140 miles this is the official coast to coast route which opened in 1994. Wonderful route taking in coasts, estuaries and beaches, plus the granite way on the flank of dartmoor, the plym valley trail and the famous tarka. Way of the roses cycle route one of britains best coasttocoast routes welcome to the official online guide to the way of the roses coast to coast cycle route.
The book was published in 2004 by publisher kirjaboek. Buy coast to coast cycle routes 12th new edition by porter, mark isbn. There are two c2c coast to coast cycle maps and two guide books covering this iconic coast to coast cycle route across the north of england. Youll discover dramatic coastlines, sandy beaches, and traditional fishing villages. The coast to coast cycle ride is one of the most scenic, varied and popular bike rides in britain. The coast to coast walk is a 182mile 293 km unofficial and mostly unsignposted longdistance footpath in northern england.
My 2002 coast to coast ride in america was the inspiration for a josie dewstyle cycling experience book. The 102mile devon coast to coast route from either ilfracombe or bude on the north coast of devon to plymouth on the south coast offers a delightful ride taking in coasts, estuaries and beaches. Devised by alfred wainwright, it passes through three contrasting national parks. Cycling the way of the roses is the guidebook to this 170mile coasttocoast cycle route across lancashire and yorkshire. This is the updated 2019 official devon coast to coast cycle guide, complete with full maps. A coasttocoast jaunt packs scenery, adventure and sheer fun into one long weekend and can be as easy or challenging as you like. Pedal power offers cycle holidays for the historic route. Our pioneering route covers 400km, an awesome amount of ascent and descent and is the ultimate coast to coast mountain bike ride in the uk.
Covers the devon coast to coast cycle route that runs from ilfracombe to plymouth. Our coast to coast cycle route starts from the irish sea, through the beautiful lake district, eden valley and the north pennines to the final point of tynemouth on the north sea. Sea to sea cycle route c2c coast to coast pedal power cycling. Riding the coast to coast cycle route c2c human cyclist. The uks most popular challenge cycle route, the c2c is often thought to stand for coast to coast, but the name is actually short for sea to sea. The goal is to go from the south of england to the north of scotland. I also did america coast to coast in 2002, but with the maps of the adventure cycling association. If youre coming from further afield, though, you will need to book. C2c cycle route ultimate guide book from excellent books, by richard peace the coast to coast cycle ride from whitehaven to sunderland or tynemouth. If youve been reading my coast to coast posts, theres a possibility that youve been inspired to walk it yourself. We will be adding other great routes to the portal, and will be looking for your recommendations. This is where you can buy the map that covers the whole coast to coast route from whitehaven or workington on the irish sea to sunderland or via newcastle to tynemouth on the north sea coast.
Cycling the way of the roses is the guidebook to this 170mile coast to coast cycle route across lancashire and yorkshire. The twin coast follows wide, smooth cycle paths graded 12 for most of the way, with a few short road sections. Discover our coast to coast cycle trip and take a journey across the breadth of england. The iconic route travels 7 miles between the irish sea and the north sea, from cumbria to tyneside, passing through the northern lake district before climbing the pennines and descending. C2c places2stay is the ultimate guide for those undertaking the challenge of the coast to coast cycle route. Coast to coast cycle ride 3 day bike holiday cycleactive. In advance of his upcoming palo alto appearance at books, inc. C2c coast to coast cycle map and guide books bike ride maps.
Find cycle friendly accommodation and places to stay using our radius search tool. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle. It features a week of superb riding from aberdeen in the east to ardnamurchan in the west. Your complete guide to accommodation, cycle hire, baggage tranfers, and where to eat. It takes in some of northern englands finest scenery on cycle paths, forest tracks and minor roads, with offroad options and a selection of taster day rides also described in the book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Since recovering i have been walking practically every weekend, roughly 7 to 9 miles.
Guidebook to the coast to coast c2c sustrans cycle route. The route runs along quiet country lanes, trafficfree cycle paths, green lanes and forest trails. For 170 miles between morecambe and bridlington, this highly popular route passes through historic cities york and lancaster, and lesser known gems such as settle, pateley bridge. Over four days youll cycle 140 miles through the challenging yet scenic countryside of northern england. Its the book that started it all off and we carried a copy with us at all times. A challenging bike ride the route takes you through some of the most beautiful countryside of northern england. It skirts the national parks of both exmoor and dartmoor and incorporates part of the tarka trail in the north, the granite way from okehampton to lydford and drakes trail from tavistock to plymouth created by sustrans, the sustainable. Call us on 01665 7 448 to book your coast and castles cycling experience. Buy the c2c cycle route by jeremy evans from waterstones today. Though the twocarriage trains have limited bike space, the guards are adept at squeezing c2c cyclists on. How to bike the pacific coast from canada to mexico. Its particularly well suited to younger, older, and less experienced riders, with the security of small towns never far away. It runs from whitehaven on the west coast of cumbria to sunderland on the northeast coast of tyne and wear, crossing the lake district and the pennines. The book is thin on trip planning info and simply points readers to other sources for info on bike touring.
We have each of them for sale in our webstore, so if you are looking to buy a c2c map or guide book, you are in the right place. Apr 01, 2007 coast to coast cycle routes paperback april 1, 2007 by mark porter author visit amazons mark porter page. Lake district, pennines and borders a sea to sea voyage full colour guide book to the c2c route from whitehavenworkington to newcastlesunderland plus the reivers return route back through northumberland and the northern lakes. Sea to sea cycle route c2c coast to coast pedal power. Coast to coast walk by paul hannon though paul hannon dedicates his book to coast to coasters, especially his good friend pete, this pocketread more. The route, from the west to the east coast of england, packs in a lot of rewards, including fantastic scenery, perfect stopping and overnight places, a mixture of flat and hills and the chance to dip your bike wheels in both the irish and north seas. We are riding unsupported from san diego, ca to st. If youre only cycling the pacific coast highway and you really only want to carry one book, then bicycling. The c2c might be britains bestknown route, but its far from easy. Hi there, myself and my husband are doing the coast to coast walk june 11th to june 25th. Dec 01, 2018 a coasttocoast jaunt packs scenery, adventure and sheer fun into one long weekend and can be as easy or challenging as you like. The classic coast to coast bike ride itinerary cycleactive. The reivers route microgaming website goes hand in hand with the coast to coast cycle routes guide book.
Guide to the 140 mile coast to coast c2c sustrans cycle route from whitehaven or workington to tynemouth or sunderland. This challenging cycling route is one to tick off your bucket list. In 2019, this new 800mile mainly offroad and carfree cycle route between england and the north coast of scotland was created. The coast to coast cycle route is also known as the c2c or the sea to sea. The sea to sea or c2c coast to coast cycle route is without doubt the most popular route in the country. The threeday journey alternative two, four and five day itineraries are also outlined begins in morecambe and finishes in bridlington, linking scenic country lanes, minor roads and trafficfree cycle paths.
We have taken all responsible steps to ensure that these routes are safe and achievable by people with a reasonable level of fitness. A coast to coast motorcycle ride across america we get many emails and calls from riders who want to take a motorcycle across america, which is really encouraging. It skirts the national parks of both exmoor and dartmoor and incorporates part of the tarka trail in the north, the granite way from okehampton to lydford and drakes trail from tavistock to plymouth. If youre coming from further afield, though, you will need to book bike space on virgins west coast route. The obvious book to mention when talking about the coast to coast is the original a coast to coast walk by wainwright himself. C2c cycle route ultimate guide book bike ride maps. The devon coast to coast cycle route is a 99 miles 159 km waymarked route from ilfracombe in north devon to plymouth in south devon. Explore the fabulous way of the roses that stretches the width of england. In general, most of this book merely describes points of reference along the tranam trail ie. Cycle guides currently features five routes in the north of england, scotland. Way of the roses cycle route one of britains best coast to coast routes welcome to the official online guide to the way of the roses coast to coast cycle route. This cycle tour follows as close as possible alfred wainwrights famous coast to coast walking route. The coast to coast cycle is a classic journey spanning the width of the united kingdom.
Take it from bill thorness, a seattlebased journalist and bike enthusiast who recently documented every mile of the routefrom canada to mexicoin his new travel guide cycling the pacific coast. Created in 1994, its englands most popular leisure cycle route, with 1215,000 doing it every year, especially charity groups. Coronavirus status you can buy books and ebooks to plan, enjoy and dream. It is 140 miles long, starts in west cumbria, in either whitehaven or workington and finishes on the north east coast in either newcastle or sunderland. Dipping wheels in both the irish sea and the north sea it crossing england from west to east through the stunning yorkshire dales national park, the nidderdale area of outstanding natural beauty and the yorkshire wolds. Hostels and bunkhouses are a popular choice among participating cyclists since they offer, great value for money, group sized rooms and a sociable. But you can enjoy it as a standalone tour, and with easy trains from london, its ideal for a long weekend break. Apr 19, 2018 take it from bill thorness, a seattlebased journalist and bike enthusiast who recently documented every mile of the routefrom canada to mexicoin his new travel guide cycling the pacific coast. Arctic coast cycling, in the land of the midnight sun. Cycling the usa west coast pacific coast highway travel. Cycling the way of the roses a coast to cicerone press. C2c cycle route guidebook ride coast to coast cicerone. The c2c is the uks most popular sustrans challenge cycle route.
Along the way on the coast 2 coast, you take in the lake district, eden valley, pennines and northumbria altogether some of the most beautiful parts of great britain. The sense of achievement from cycling right across the country in 3 days, passing through national parks, remote valleys and lovely villages, is hard to beat. Southern scotland coast to coast portpatrick to berwick. The map is carefully crafted for accuracy at the highest zoom level. Our trips complete this coast to coast cycle route in 3 days of cycling thats enough to be a challenge, but still doable by any moderately fit person. Our coast to coast mountain biking itinerary is an absolute epic and, without a doubt, one of our favourite trips. Coast to coast cycle routes 20th edition pocket guide to spectacular cycle routes in across the northern lake district and pennines, including brand new and. Coast to coast path, 5th edition by henry steadman you could pick this book up and never use another resource from the first stages of planning to arrivingread more. It provides detailed information on accommodation, pubs, restaurants, shops and useful advice on how to make your c2c crossing easier to plan and enjoy.
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