coast to coast mtb tour

Wainwright's Coast to Coast

A challenging coast to coast mountain biking holiday through three national parks
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
  • Green - beginners and novices, flat, wide trails, no challenging features
  • Blue - intermediates with basic off-road riding skills, small obstacles, moderate gradients, some short, steep sections
  • Red - proficient mountain bikers, steep and rough, with some technical sections
  • Black - very experienced mountain bikers, very challenging with steep, technical climbs and descents
Total Distance
310 km (193 miles)
Number of days cycling
4 to 5 days
Elevation
About 5900 metres of climbing and descending!
    Summary

    If Alfred Wainwright had travelled across the UK coast to coast by mountain bike this is definitely the route he would have chosen! Our version of Wainwright's coast to coast route is one of our most adventurous C2C mountain biking holidays, from Ravenglass in the west to Robin Hood's Bay on the North Sea coast, crossing three of England's most spectacular National Parks.

    Mountain biking in the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors is an amazing experience. From the sandy shores of the Irish Sea to the imposing cliffs of the North Sea, this is one of the best coast to coast mountain biking routes in England, offering a good challenge as well as being absolutley beautiful! Most groups choose to ride over 5 days but it can also be ridden in 4 days. Contact us to start planning your amazing mountain biking holiday!

    Map

    Track

    Highlights
    Classic mountain passes in the Lake District
    Brilliant singletrack through the North York Moors
    Stopping at England’s highest pub for a pint!
    The rapid descent into Robin Hood's Bay
    The fantastic limestone scenery of the Dales
    What's included
    4 or 5 days' C2C riding, from Ravenglass to Robin Hood's Bay
    5 or 6 nights of hand-picked, quality accommodation to suit every budget
    Transport from Robin Hood's Bay to Ravenglass at the start or end of the trip (alternative transfers can be arranged, additional costs may apply)
    All baggage transfers between accommodation
    Official map of the route and accurate gpx files
    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 biking holiday can be organised on any dates between April and September for groups of two or more people. Choose your preferred dates and contact us to start planning your UK mountain biking holiday now. 

    Trip options
    4 days / 5 nights (per person)
    Number of days cycling
    4
    Average daily distance
    77 km (48 miles)
    Fitness
    8
    5 days / 6 nights (per person)
    Number of days cycling
    5
    Average daily distance
    62 km (38 miles)
    Fitness
    7
    Prices
    4 days / 5 nights (per person)
    Guest House/Hotel - 4 people
    £700
    Guest House/Hotel - 2 people
    £935
    Luxury - 4 people
    From £30 extra/night
    Luxury - 2 people
    From £30 extra/night
    5 days / 6 nights (per person)
    Guest House/Hotel - 4 people
    £800
    Guest House/Hotel - 2 people
    £1055
    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 
    Example itinerary
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    Hi Peter, I just wanted to send you a quick email to thank you for your support on our ride. We had a blast, even the wet weather on the last day could not dampen the fun we had. Great route, although we sometimes found it tricky to follow (!) and accommodation were excellent. Good luck with the business and hopefully we will see you in the future…

    Ally - USA

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