Embark on an iconic tour from the west to the east coast of the UK
Enjoy the fantastic biking and panoramic views
Ride with a bunch of like-minded cyclists
Explore the diversity of scenery as you roll from coast to coast
Glide the downhills and accomplish the ups!
Have a rest in the most picturesque locations as you cycle tour the UK
Wake up energised and ready to explore the next day's route
Visit 'Long Meg and Her Daughters' near Little Salkeld on day 4
Each day will see you grinning ear to ear from delight, accomplishments and just good fun!
Start the ride biking through the Lake District - a must-see destination in the UK

Off-Road Coast to Coast

Duration
6 days
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$33
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$1,607 USD

A 6 day coast to coast journey for those who enjoy off-road riding in the UK. Running from Whitehaven on the Irish Sea to Tynemouth on the North Sea the route offers amazing scenery with technical trails and tracks. It is suited to mountain bikers looking for a coast-to-coast ride.

  • Category
    Mountain Biking
  • Type
    Fully Guided
  • Duration
    6 days
  • Culture Level
    Familiar
  • Skill Level
    3 - Intermediate
  • Activity Level
    3 - Active
  • Elevation
    3 - Intermediate
  • Terrain
    Mixed
  • Distance
    156.6 miles
  • Avg. Daily Distance
    39.1 miles
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Setting off from Whitehaven you'll go eastwards into the solitude and space of the Lake District. Crummock Water and Buttermere serve up a taster of what to expect over the next few days. The first day also sees you tackle Honister Pass and take in Catbells, before heading via Keswick to Threlkeld. From here you'll roll through the beautiful Mosedale Valley and onto Penrith. The off-road challenge of Hartside offers a big highlight of the journey!  At a height of 333 metres and situated in the North Pennines Area of Natural Beauty (AONB) the views from here are magnificent. On a clear day, you should be able to see Helvellyn, Skiddaw and over to Criffel in Scotland.


From here you'll head down to Leadgate and Garrigill before taking on the mining tracks around Nenthead and then Black Hill, the highest point of the journey. Issac’s Tea Trail then winds across the moors before this epic day ends at the village of Allendale. The final day’s riding sees you biking through forests and woodland, heading through County Durham and Tyne and Wear before taking the Tyne Cycle Tunnel under the river. Your journey ends on the beautiful east coast at Tynemouth - a fitting end to your off-road adventure.

This route offers some fantastic off-road riding, with technical trails, singletrack and double track. Many of the trails on these routes are rocky, with drop-offs and step-ups, loose stoney surfaces, mud, grass & the occasional roots. This type of riding needs good bike handling skills and off-road experience to make the most of the trip. There are also some tough, and long, climbs (both off and on road), so a good level of fitness is required.

This Coast to Coast is also available as a private departure for groups of friends, colleagues, families or anyone else!  If the published dates don't work, you would like a slightly altered itinerary or you would prefer a private group trip please contact us.


Tour inclusions and exclusions at a glance:

What's included?
Items included in the cost of the tour

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast daily
  • Guided Bike Tour with friendly English speaking tour guide
  • Meals (as indicated in itinerary)
  • Unless stated, at least one leader qualified in first aid
  • Support vehicle and luggage transfers
  • GPX files available upon request
  • Scheduled Newcastle train station transfers Day 1 and Day 6
What's not included?
Items not included in the cost of the tour

  • International / Domestic flights
  • Visas
  • Travel Insurance
  • Meals where not specified in the itinerary
  • Travel costs and charges for travelling with your bike
  • Personal expenditure (bar bills, hotel facilities etc.)
  • Free bike rental is not included. Please see the available rental options below.

Tour options and upgrades:

4 equipment options available
1 tour add-on available