A guidebook to cycling the 220km (137 mile) Coast to Coast (C2C) cycle route from either Whitehaven or Workington to Tynemouth or Sunderland. This long-distance cycle through the Lake District, Pennines and County Durham is suitable for both first-time and experienced long-distance cyclists and can be cycled in 3 days.
Presented as a 3-day itinerary with daily stages between 64-84km (40-52 miles) in length. Alternate itineraries are also provided
Route passes Keswick, Greystoke, Penrith, Renwick, Garrigill, Nenthead, Allenheads, Alston, Newcastle
Route is described west-east but a summary description is also provided for those wanting to cycle in the opposite direction
1:100,000 maps are included for each stage
GPX files available to download
Trek planner gives detailed information about accommodation, refreshments and facilities along the route
Map key
Overview map and profile
Route summary tables
Introduction
Why choose the C2C?
How tough is the ride?
How many days?
Where to start and where to end
West to east or east to west?
What kind of bicycle?
Unsurfaced off-road options
Getting there and back
Where to stay
Before setting off on your bike
Equipment
Carrying your gear
What to wear
Maps and apps
Signage
Using this guide
The C2C
Day 1 Whitehaven to Greystoke
Day 1A Workington to Greystoke
Day 2 Greystoke to Allenheads
Day 3 Allenheads to Tynemouth
Day 3A Allenheads to Sunderland
Appendix A Accommodation
Appendix B Bike shops and other useful contacts
