C2C Whitehaven to Sunderland

The iconic C2C route is 142 miles long and runs from Whitehaven on the west coast of Cumbria to Sunderland on the North East coast.
The route travels through the stuinning scenary of the Lake District, the dramatic North Pennines and the Durham Dales before heading to the coast

Route Details

Day One Whitehaven to Keswick- 35 miles

The first day will start around 12noon depending on the travel arrangements. We will ride through. the northern section of the Lake District National Park. The scenery is spectacular and you will see the impressive peaks - Skiddaw, Blecathra and the northern reaches of the Helvelyn range. You'll also cycle through lovely country villages before finishing the first days ride at the bustling and well known Lakes Town of Keswick. An evening meal can be taken in a local pub and the chance for a stroll to the edge of Ullswater/

Day Two “The Big One” Keswick to Alston 44 miles

A hearty breakfast is recommended to fill those needy legs before we leave Keswick on the pleasant cycle track. Then we are up hill and down dale on a pleasant gated road heading for Penrith via Greystokes, (Tarzan Fame) . Today you'll encounter your biggest challenge, Reaching the summit of Hartside will no doubt give you a huge sense of achievement. The support van parked at Hartside café at the top of the summit will be like a magnet as your legs work hard cycling up the hairpin bends to the top. The homemade cakes and hot drinks from the support van will be a just reward as well as the great coast downhill towards Alston.

Day Three Alston to Sunderland 63 miles

Another big breakfast launches you off once again this morning. Although this day ends at the coast, there are still a few hills to cross first! The climb out of Alston towards Allenheads will wake up the cycle legs and then a further climb towards Rookhope before turning left and heading towards the infamous Crawley side climb. The famous Parkhead café then awaits and a well earned bowl of their famous broth before heading along the Waskerly way all down hill. The route takes you through the outskirts of Consett before heading towards Sunderland and the North Sea.

The moment you dip that front wheel in the North Sea you will feel a rush of achievement. A champagne finish will crown your moment of glory.

Well done you will have completed the C2C.

Tour Details

Distance :142 miles

Duration: 3 days

Difficulty:Fairly Strenuous

Route Description: Minor Roads (quiet) 50%, Cycle paths and off road sections (easy to ride) 46%, small stretches of main roads 4%

Dates: 21,22,and 23 May 2010

Price £255.00 Diary dates FULL

Included in the Price

Travel and bike transportation from Worksop to the start and return.
Hotel accommodation or high quality B&B- breakfasts included
Support vehicle
2 Cycle guides front and rear
Cycle pack including maps and directions
Bike repairs if required and loan of spare bike if neccesary
All lunches, snacks and hot and cold drinks on route (homemade cakes, flapjack and fruit etc)
Services of two first aiders.

Not Included in The Price

Evening Meals