Description
Book SynopsisHadrian's Cycleway is a 174 mile route from Ravenglass in Cumbria to South Shields. Also known as Route 72, this coast-to-coast route heads north up the Cumbrian coast to reach the Solway AONB before crossing northern England along Hadrian's Wall and into Northumberland. Suitable for cyclists of all abilities, the ride is usually completed over three days from west to east. The route allows cyclists to explore Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site, visiting Roman forts including Vindolanda and Housesteads as well as milecastles, abbeys and historic towns. Other highlights include the Cumbrian coast, Tyne Valley and the famous Sycamore Gap. While the main route is described from west to east over three days, the guide provides plenty of information about other options. Advice is given at the end of each stage about how to complete the route from east to west, as the route can be used in connection with other coast to coast routes to create week-long round trips. Other itineraries include a two-day Wall Only ride from Bowness-on-Solway to South Shields, and a 'More Wall Alternative' to Day 2. The guide also features extensive listings of accommodation, bike shops and other cyclist-friendly facilities.
Table of ContentsMap key Overview map and profile Route summary tables Introduction Why choose Hadrian's Cycleway? How tough is it? How many days? West to east or east to west? Getting there and back Where to stay What kind of bicycle? Equipment Carrying your gear What to wear Maps and apps Signage Hadrian's Wall Who was Hadrian? Seeing more of the Wall Alternative endings: running late and Tynemouth Using this guide Hadrian's Cycleway The three-day ride Day 1 Ravenglass to Silloth Day 2 Silloth to Haltwhistle Day 2A More Wall Alternative Day 3 Haltwhistle to South Shields Other itineraries The Wall Only - a shortened two-day version Appendix A Accommodation Appendix B Bike shops and other useful contacts Appendix C Further reading
