C2C cycling holiday

C2C - Coast to Coast

The ultimate coast to coast cycling holiday from Whitehaven to Tynemouth or Sunderland
Overview
  • 1 - Flat as a pancake
  • 2 - Flat with some lumpy bits
  • 3 - Gently undulating
  • 4 - Undulating, some bigger hills
  • 5 - Rolling hills
  • 6 - Hilly but not too steep
  • 7 - Hilly with some steep climbs
  • 8 - Very hilly up to 25% climbs
  • 1 - Very little biking but keen to try 
  • 2 - Cycle a couple of times a week, a few hours per day on flat terrain
  • 3 - Can easily cycle half a day on more hilly terrain 
  • 4 - Can ride for up to 5 hours per day, gently undulating terrain
  • 5 - Can ride for 6 hours per day, some short, steep climbs
  • 6 - Can ride for 7 hours per day on hilly terrain
  • 7 - Comfortable biking for 8 hours per day including long, steep climbs
  • 8 - Cycle several times per week, can ride up to 10 hours per day, steep, physically demanding trails
Total Distance
222 km (138 miles)
Number of days cycling
2 to 5 days
Elevation
Around 3500 metres of climbing and descending
    Summary

    Take up the coast to coast challenge and complete the infamous C2C cycle route from Whitehaven to Tynemouth or Sunderland in a spectacular, truly unforgettable cycling holiday! Nothing can beat the sense of achievement you'll feel having cycled coast to coast, on this fabulous bicycle tour. You'll pass beautiful Lake District fells, over the imposing peaks of the North Pennines and all the way to the historic harbour at Tynemouth or to the beautiful beach at Sunderland.

    There is some beautiful Lake District scenery on this ride and gazing down Ennerdale or towards Skiddaw or Blencathra is sure to inspire you. Beautiful towns like Keswick and interesting mining villages like Allenheads sit along the route to provide a warm welcome at the end of each day. You will find one of the most aspired to road climbs in the country over Hartside Pass and some challenging climbs around Nenthead and Weardale. Your reward however is a 30 mile cruise at the end, from high in the moors all the way down to the North Sea. Choose your own dates and how many days you would like to take for this fantastic coast to coast cycling tour!

    Map

    Track

    Highlights
    Beautiful views around every turn in the Lake District National Park
    The incredible sense of achievement having cycled from coast to coast
    Cycling across moorland wilderness in the North Pennines
    Conquering Hartside Pass at 1900 feet (580 metres) above sea level
    What's included
    2 to 5 days of C2C biking, from Whitehaven to Tynemouth or Sunderland
    2 to 6 nights of hand-picked, quality accommodation to suit every budget
    One way transfer between Tynemouth and Whitehaven (alternative transfers can be arranged, additional costs may apply)
    All baggage transfers between accommodation
    Official map of the route and accurate gpx files (specific to your type of bike)
    Detailed list of bike shops and a comprehensive route information pack
    Phone support from our experienced team
    Bike hire available as an additional extra
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    Your cycling holiday can be organised on any dates between April and September for groups of two or more people with 2, 3, 4 or 5 days of cycling. Choose your preferred dates and contact us to start planning your UK cycling holiday now. 

    Trip options
    2 days / 2 nights (per person)
    Number of days cycling
    2
    Average daily distance
    111 km (68 miles)
    Fitness
    8
    3 days / 3 nights (per person)
    Number of days cycling
    3
    Average daily distance
    74 km (45 miles)
    Fitness
    7
    4 days / 4 nights (per person)
    Number of days cycling
    4
    Average daily distance
    55 km (34 miles)
    Fitness
    6
    5 days / 5 nights (per person)
    Number of days cycling
    5
    Average daily distance
    44 km (27 miles)
    Fitness
    5
    Prices
    2 days / 2 nights (per person)
    Guest House/Hotel - 4 people
    £335
    Guest House/Hotel - 2 people
    £500
    Luxury - 4 people
    From £30 extra/night
    Luxury - 2 people
    From £30 extra/night
    3 days / 3 nights (per person)
    Guest House/Hotel - 4 people
    £425
    Guest House/Hotel - 2 people
    £600
    Luxury - 4 people
    From £30 extra/night
    Luxury - 2 people
    From £30 extra/night
    4 days / 4 nights (per person)
    Guest House/Hotel - 4 people
    £520
    Guest House/Hotel - 2 people
    £710
    Luxury - 4 people
    From £30 extra/night
    Luxury - 2 people
    From £30 extra/night
    5 days / 5 nights (per person)
    Guest House/Hotel - 4 people
    £615
    Guest House/Hotel - 2 people
    £815
    Luxury - 4 people
    From £30 extra/night
    Luxury - 2 people
    From £30 extra/night
    • We can accommodate groups of any size. If you have a group of 3 people or more than 8 people please contact us for the best price.
    • We use fantastic, tried and tested accommodation but more luxurious upgrades are available in some locations for a supplement
    • Single occupancy rooms are available for a supplement
    • Bunkhouse options are available in some locations if you wish to reduce the price
    • We can add or remove extra accommodation, change transport arrangements or add any other extras you might need 
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    The whole weekend was just brilliant, from the very efficient - and patient - pick up to the bubbly on the beach at Tynemouth. Your organisation was great and the way you planned the perfect weather for us was amazing. Getting to the top of those hills and having such awesome views made it much easier! Thanks from us all.

    Carol, UK

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