Tynemouth - Haltwhistle
You will leave Tynemouth following the river Tyne which further on offers views of the North Pennines before carrying on through wild and picturesque countryside in the Northumberland National Park.
Between Corbridge and Haltwhistle much of the old wall exists and it is certainly worth taking the time to look along some of the most spectacular sections of the wall.
Before arriving at Haltwhistle you will ride past Twice Brewed where nearby is Vindolanda, an excavated Roman fort and museum, which is definitely worth a visit.
Haltwhistle - Silloth
On leaving Haltwhistle you will pass places of interest like the Roman Army Museum, Walltown Crags, Birdoswald Roman Fort and Lanercost Priory. Continuing on alongside rivers, down quiet country lanes and through woodland you will eventually arrive at historic Carlisle, with its castle and cathedral. On departure you will ride towards the coast, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and onto Silloth, today's destination.
Silloth - Ravenglass
Continuing your ride down the coastline, you will admire the views of the Lake District fells to the north. You will then
pass through the old industrial towns of Maryport, Workington and Whitehaven before arriving at Ravenglass, home of the Glannavanta Roman Bath House, and where the Hadrian's Wall Cycleway finishes.
Ravenglass - Keswick
Heading
back up the coast this morning towards Whitehaven, the official start point of the Sea to Sea, you will ride a network of cycle paths which lead you to the western edge of the Lake District National Park. The route climbs fellsides, follows lake shores and continues on through Whinlatter forest park to Keswick, today's overnight stop.
Keswick - Allenheads
You will leave Keswick on the old railway line towards Threlkeld beside the river Greta. From Threlkeld the route skirts the slopes of Blencathra, one of Cumbria's most distinctive mountains, heading to the hamlet of Mungrisedale. From here your journey continues through the fringes of the Lake District to the market town of Penrith and the village of Langwathby in the Eden Valley. A long climb up Hartside Pass in to the north Pennines, England's last wilderness and then over Black Hill, at 609 metres, the night is spent in the old mining village of Allenheads.
Allenheads - Tynemouth
With the mountainous part of the route having been completed, you can now look forward to some downhill cruising. The Waskerley Way is a level and largely well-surfaced dedicated cycle trail that brings you to Consett and then it's on to lengthy sections on well surfaced off-road tracks, with gentle downhill pedalling. You will spend much of your time passing through Newcastle before arriving at your final destination, the north pier at Tynemouth and on to your accommodation for your well earned final night!
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