The C2C Cycle Route
The Coast to Coast bike ride
Published on 15. July 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-85284-649-7 (ISBN)
Description
Guide to the 140 mile Coast to Coast (C2C) Sustrans cycle route from Whitehaven or Workington to Tynemouth or Sunderland. It takes in some of northern England's finest scenery on cycle paths, forest tracks and minor roads, with off-road options and a selection of taster day rides also described in the book.
The route is described as a 5-day ride, from west to east with variant first and final legs, from Workington and to Sunderland. Itineraries are also included for 2, 3 and 4-day options, and riding the route from east to west.
Detailed profiles and OS mapping illustrate each stage, and information is provided for those riding the route with children. The C2C is a popular cycle challenge, whether undertaken over a single day or a full week. The Hadrian's Wall and Reivers' Way cycle routes also offer great options for a return trip.
The route is described as a 5-day ride, from west to east with variant first and final legs, from Workington and to Sunderland. Itineraries are also included for 2, 3 and 4-day options, and riding the route from east to west.
Detailed profiles and OS mapping illustrate each stage, and information is provided for those riding the route with children. The C2C is a popular cycle challenge, whether undertaken over a single day or a full week. The Hadrian's Wall and Reivers' Way cycle routes also offer great options for a return trip.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Kendal
United Kingdom
Product notice
Laminated cover
With flaps
Dimensions
Height: 174 mm
Width: 118 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
181 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85284-649-7 (9781852846497)
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Person
Jeremy Evans has produced books on all his favourite outdoor activities, with titles covering sailing, windsurfing, trekking and camping, as well as cycling on road and on trail. He pioneered 300 great cycle routes across the UK before discovering the delights of riding Audax marathons up to 400km. With his family he has enjoyed extensive cycling tours in France, Switzerland and the UK.
Content
Introduction
Why do it?
Choosing your route
When to go
Getting there and getting back
Planning your itinerary
Specialist C2C companies
Where to stay
Choosing your bike
What to take
Food and drink
What to wear
Fitness
Navigation and waymarking
Stamp collecting
Using this guide
The route
Stage 1a Whitehaven to Keswick
Link route: St Bees to the C2C
Stage 1b Workington to Keswick
Link route: Whitehaven to Workington
Stage 2 Keswick to Langwathby
Stage 3 Langwathby to Nenthead
Stage 4 Nenthead to Consett
Stage 5a Consett to Sunderland
Stage 5b Consett to Tynemouth
Taster rides
Ride 1 Lakeland Loop
Ride 2 West Coast Loop
Ride 3 Western C2C Loop
Ride 4 The Old Coach Road
Ride 5 Penrith to Carlisle
Appendices
Appendix A Route summary table
Appendix B Suggested itineraries (4, 3 and 2 days)
Appendix C Useful contacts
Appendix D Riding the C2C from east to west
Appendix E Pre-ride bike medical
Appendix F Mending a puncture
Why do it?
Choosing your route
When to go
Getting there and getting back
Planning your itinerary
Specialist C2C companies
Where to stay
Choosing your bike
What to take
Food and drink
What to wear
Fitness
Navigation and waymarking
Stamp collecting
Using this guide
The route
Stage 1a Whitehaven to Keswick
Link route: St Bees to the C2C
Stage 1b Workington to Keswick
Link route: Whitehaven to Workington
Stage 2 Keswick to Langwathby
Stage 3 Langwathby to Nenthead
Stage 4 Nenthead to Consett
Stage 5a Consett to Sunderland
Stage 5b Consett to Tynemouth
Taster rides
Ride 1 Lakeland Loop
Ride 2 West Coast Loop
Ride 3 Western C2C Loop
Ride 4 The Old Coach Road
Ride 5 Penrith to Carlisle
Appendices
Appendix A Route summary table
Appendix B Suggested itineraries (4, 3 and 2 days)
Appendix C Useful contacts
Appendix D Riding the C2C from east to west
Appendix E Pre-ride bike medical
Appendix F Mending a puncture