Coast to Coast to Coast Cycle 12 Night Cycling and Sightseeing Package

HOLIDAY OVERVIEW

The C2C2C (Sea to Sea to Sea) cycle ride is a tremendous 12 night (9 days riding) sightseeing tour across Northern England, you will start out on the east coast at Tynemouth with your rear wheel in the North Sea and head west along Hadrians Wall to the far west coast at Whitehaven (160miles), before turning back and heading through the Northern Lake District and over the challenging Pennine Hills (The backbone of England) before finishing 15 miles from where you started in Sunderland.

On the way you will cycle along the ancient Roman Wall constructed by Emperor Hadrian in AD122. Built as a 76 mile defensive structure to keep out the Celts from the North (Scotland) invading the newly acquired Northern region of Britain.

We will stop over at Haltwhistle on the way west and spend a day on foot exploring the Wall and the remains of the Roman settlement at Vindolanda http://www.vindolanda.com/ which is still being excavated. At it’s peak there were over 50,000 Roman troops defending the Wall from various forts and fortifications along it’s route.
When we reach the west coast we will dip our front wheel in to the Irish Sea to prove we have completed the Sea to Sea ride.

On the return journey you will stop over for a day to enjoy the Lakeland market town of Keswick and all it has to offer. Surrounded by mountains and sitting on the northern shore of Derwent Water, Keswick http://www.keswick.org/what-to-do/attractions is arguably one of the prettiest towns in the Lake District. Spend the day walking in the hills, cycling, or just enjoying the local hostelries and relaxed atmosphere before we start heading for the Pennine Hills and the most challenging part of the ride!

On the last day we will stop off at the world famous Beamish Open Air Museum, set in different ages from the 1820’s right through to the 1940’s there is something for everyone, including trams, a farm, a colliery, authentic shops and many other experiences long since disappeared in modern life. https://www.beamish.org.uk/

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Self Guided or Fully Supported Holiday

Self Guided – This is normally a “self guided” trip, you will be supplied with maps, route notes and gpx files along with information about the route and accommodations. We are however only a phone call away and can arrange assistance should you require it, normal response time is 1 – 4 hours

Full supported – throughout your trip, our fully trained tour guide will meet you at various points along the route to ensure everyone is okay, supply you with light refreshments and water, they will also carry a stock of spare parts for your bike as well as a spare bike in case of total breakdown.

Transport

Depending upon where you spend your first night, we can put you up in either at the start or the finish or your route or even somewhere in between. We will supply you with transport to the start of the route or from the end of the route back to your vehicle, train station or airport.
We can also collect you from your home location, transfer you to the start and take you back from the finish to home, this is very popular with larger groups and can work out quite cost effective.
We operate three fully licenced 8 seater minibuses and cycle trailers so that your ride across is in comfort.
Bikes are stored individually and packed out with high density foam where necessary.

Accommodation

We only use good quality, cycle friendly, accommodation that is on, or close to the cycle route, generally guest houses, small hotels or inns. All accommodation is on a Bed & Breakfast basis with a full cooked breakfast and vegetarian options always available. We also try and ensure that there is always somewhere close by to have a decent evening meal and some light refreshments. Prices are based on twin or double room occupancy, with single room options available (may be subject to an additional charge).

Route Maps, Route Notes, GPX Files

You will be given a copy of the relevant cycle route maps to use throughout the ride along with general information about the route, detailed maps of where your accommodation is each night, a list of cycle repair shops along the route along with other emergency contact numbers in case of any major or minor mishaps. (One pack/two riders)

We will also send you out a recommended list of what we believe you will require for your ride. We now also have gpx/strava files that are available should you have a garmin type navigator.

Emergency Recovery

If you do have a disaster and are totally stuck, either physically, mentally or mechanically, then we offer an emergency recovery service (up to 4 hour response) to get you off the route and to safety. May be chargeable depending upon circumstances.

Certificate of Completion

We all like a “trophy” to prove that we’ve done something! At Pedal Power we will give everyone who completes the ride a signed and dated Certificate of Completion to prove to those doubters back at home that you did do it.

Baggage transfers

We will pick-up your baggage each day (1 bag per person, up to 15kg) label it and transfer it on to your next nights accommodation. If you have additional bags that you require transferred or bags that you want stored we can happily do that for you as well.

MAP & LOCATION

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrive Newcastle, overnight in Tynemouth

Day 2 – Fit with bikes, ride from Tynemouth to Corbridge

Day 3 – Ride to Haltwhistle

Day 4 – Visit Vindolanda, Housesteads and Steel Rigg

Day 5 – Ride to Carlisle

Day 6 – Ride to Silloth

Day 7 – Ride to Whitehaven

Day 8 – Ride to Keswick

Day 9 – Days walking and sightseeing in Keswick

Day 10 – Ride to Alston

Day 11 – Ride to Consett

Day 12 – Ride to finish in Sunderland

Day 13 – Onward Travel

DATES & PRICES

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Generally our package deals are “bespoke” to the individuals, however please find detailed below some of our more standard requests, though we can tailor any package to your requirements:

Please call or email bookings@pedal-power.co.uk for the latest prices on this route

General Information

– Prices are per person and are based on 2 people sharing a twin or double ensuite room on a B&B basis and includes baggage transfers, maps, route notes, emergency recovery and transfers

– Additional nights before or after, or stop overs during your trip can be added, single room occupancy can be included if required

– We can tailor any package to fit your specific requirements

We do offer discounts for family groups with younger children where they are sharing a family room – just contact us to find out more!

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No of Days Riding

7-12 Days

Ride Options

Self Guided or Supported

Type of Ride

Road, Hybrid/Gravel

Technical Difficulty

Moderate

Fitness Level

Good

Total Distance

308 Miles/493 Kms

Total Ascent

5666 Metres/18590 Feet

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