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HOLIDAY OVERVIEW
This classic version of the Coast & Castles South cycle route follows the waymarked Sustrans NCN Route 1 for its entire length.
We recommend hybrid / gravel/cyclocross bikes for this route.
If you are wanting to ride it on road bikes, which many people do, most of it is easily rideable, however there are some sections of untarmacked, gravel or sandy tracks along the coastline where care needs to be taken as there are no easy diversions to avoid these without adding distance and also riding along more major roads.
The section from Beal to Berwick is NOT suitable for road bikes and we have an alternative route for road bike riders on this section (see maps below)
Starting from Newcastle, or alternatively from Tynemouth, the Coast & Castles Cycle Route follows the eastern coastline through Northumberland, passing through Blyth, Amble, Warkworth Castle, Bamburgh Castle, The Holy Island of Lindisfarne, up to the fortified Scottish border town of Berwick upon Tweed.
From here the route turns inland and follow the route west along the River Tweed to Norham, Coldstream, Kelso, Melrose and Innerleithen before turning north over the stunning Moorfoot hills to Edinburgh.
This route can be ridden from North to South as easily as from South to North.
The whole purpose of this ride is not to put in as many miles as you can each day, but to enjoy the beauty and history that surrounds you. The whole area has a history of feudal warfare dating back over a thousand years, you will still see the legacy of this in the castles and fortified farms (Bastles) that still stand today on both sides of the border.
One of the highlights of this ride is to spend a night on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne (tide dependent) This island is cut off by the tides twice a day, however when the tide is low there is a causeway that you can ride across on to the island, which has small hotels, pubs, cafes, shops and a small number of rentable rooms. When on the island you must sample the local “mead”
Cycle Route Highlights
As well as stunning scenery around every corner, a few of which are listed below:
- Tynemouth Priory
- Druridge Bay
- Warkworth Castle
- Alnmouth – Beach
- Alnwick Castle and Gardens (slightly off route)
- Dunstanburgh Castle and Harbour, Craster
- Bamburgh Castle
- Lindisfarne Castle & Monastery, Holy Island
- Berwick Walls
- Norham Castle
- Kelso – Floors Castle
- Dryburgh Abbey
- Melrose Abbey
- Moorfoot Hills
- Innocent Railway Line, Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Castle
WHAT'S INCLUDED
MAP & LOCATION
Itinerary
Suggested 5 day itinerary (South to North). Please remember this is your holiday, we can tailor
any package to fit your requirements, number of days and agenda.
DATES & PRICES
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:
| No of Riders | No of Nights | No of Days Riding | Standard (Guest House) Package Price | Luxury (Hotel) Package Price |
| 2-3 Riders | 3 | 3 | £565 | £650 |
| 4 Riders | 3 | 3 | £515 | £600 |
| 5 + Riders | 3 | 3 | £495 | £580 |
| 2-3 Riders | 4 | 4 | £645 | £765 |
| 4 Riders | 4 | 4 | £595 | £715 |
| 5 + Riders | 4 | 4 | £575 | £695 |
| 2-3 Riders | 5 | 5 | £725 | £880 |
| 4 Riders | 5 | 5 | £675 | £830 |
| 5 + Riders | 5 | 5 | £655 | £810 |
| Single room | £40.00/night | £50.00/night | ||
| Solo Rider supplement | + 50% | + 50% | ||
| Cycle Hire – Giant Escape or Giant Alight Hybrid – up to 3 days | £85.00 | £85.00 | ||
| Additional days | + £20.00/day | + £20.00/day | ||
| Electric Bike Hire – up to 3 days | £150.00 | £150.00 | ||
| Additional days | + £40.00/day | + £40.00/day |
– Prices are for guidance only, there may be seasonal or regional variations based on travel dates and accommodation availability, any variations will be confirmed at time of booking.
– 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.
– Our luxury package is often only available as a double room option, please ask if you require twin rooms.
– Additional nights before or after, or stop overs during your trip can be added.
– PLEASE NOTE: We can tailor any package to fit your specific requirements, just let us know what you require.
** OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON HOLY ISLAND WILL INCUR A MINIMUM £40/PERSON SUPPLEMENT DUE TO INCREASED ACCOMMODATION PRICES AND ACCESS LIMITATIONS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ACCOMMODATION IS VERY LIMITED ON THE ISLAND AND WE CANNOT GUARANTEE IT UNTIL BOOKINGS ARE CONFIRMED**
*Our packages do not include accommodation in Edinburgh as prices here vary greatly depending on day and season, we can price for accommodation in Edinburgh but it may carry an additional charge above standard rate*
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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