Cycle through some of the most stunning scenery in the UK over three days of steady riding, through the Lake District, North York Moors and North Pennines.

Coast to coast: 24 – 27 August 2021
3 days, 3 nights (3 days cycling)

There are few parts of the UK more spectacular than the majestic Lake District and the beautiful North York Moors. Our Coast to Coast ride crosses both of these national parks, as well as the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

So we can guarantee the scenery will be a feast for the eyes, and some of the hills will give your legs a good workout too!

This is a steady-paced ride over three days, between Whitehaven on the west coast of England, finishing at Whitby on the east coast, covering a total distance of 175 miles.

What’s included

The price if sharing a twin is £495 per person; the single supplement is £30 per night.

• 3 nights half-board accommodation including breakfast and dinner (accommodation the night before the ride starts is included)
• Vehicle support, support cyclist and route guidance
• Luggage transfer
• GPX files of the full route
• Return transfer from the finish in Whitby back to Shap or Penrith

 
Lunches and alcoholic drinks are not included in the price. Accommodation in Shap on the final night is also available for an additional charge (please enquire for details).

This is a fully supported ride with both a support cyclist and support vehicle. The pace will be steady, stopping for a pub or cafe lunch, with the focus on enjoying the scenery, taking the time to enjoy the views and take photos. We aim to get on the road around 9am in the morning, but then spend most of the day on the ride. Our support vehicle will be leapfrogging the riders and at all times our driver will only be a phone call away.

Itinerary & Route

The route is all on roads or cycle paths and predominantly follows the Sustrans cycle network. The majority of roads are relatively quiet. The overall course totals approximately 175 miles with about 3,000m of climbing.

• 24 August: Meet in Shap/Penrith and transfer to hotel in Shap, meet the rest of the group and go for dinner and a pre-ride briefing
• 25 August: Transfer to Whitehaven and then cycle from Whitehaven to Shap, stopping for a pub lunch en route
• 26 August: Cycle from Shap to Northallerton, again with a relaxed lunch stop and plenty of photos opportunities
• 27 August: Cycle from Northallerton to Whitby followed by return transfer to Shap/Penrith

 
We can meet you at the train station in Shap or Penrith on the 24th August or you can leave your car in Shap for the duration of the trip. We will then return everyone to Shap or Penrith on the afternoon of the 27th. You can then head home or stay for a final night and meal in Shap on the evening of the 27th and head home on the 28th.

For a few photos from the 2020 trip, please see here, and please contact us if you’d like some more information.