The 140 mile Sea to Sea Cycle Route is probably the most popular and widely known long distance cycle route in Britain. It starts in Whitehaven, running through the northern Lake District, it then climbs into the hill country of the North Pennines and onto the roof of England with grand views of the Durham Dales. It finishes in Tynemouth on the North sea coast.

The route is well waymarked and there are many variations on the route, so it can include some challenging mountain biking or just roads and cycleways.

Of all our Sea to Sea cycling holidays this is the longest holiday, covering the whole route in 5 days. You will require a good level of fitness and a good touring bike, (we can arrange bike hire if required).

Whitehaven - Keswick
The Sea to Sea cycle route starts in Whitehaven, a pleasant sea port with an attractive town. For the first 10 miles the route follows the Whitehaven to Ennerdale Railway Path, a well surfaced traffic-free trail. The route then climbs fellsides, follows lake shores and goes through Winlatter Forest Park onto Keswick, passing through some of Britain's most beautiful scenery.

Keswick - Langwathby
On leaving Keswick we ride along the delightful Keswick to Threlkeld rail trail, deep in the gorge of the river Greta. From Threlkeld the route skirts the slopes of Blencathra, one of Cumbria's most distinctive mountains, en route for the hamlet of Mungrisedale. Then 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 for your overnight stay.

Langwathby - Alston
Starting with a long, steep climb up Hartside Pass into the north Pennines, England's last wilderness and riding over Black Hill, at 609 metres, you will then arrive at Alston which is today's destination.

Alston - Castleside
You have now completed the mountainous part of the route and can now look forward to some downhill pedalling! The route travels on the Waskerley Way which is a level and largely well-surfaced dedicated cycle trail that brings you to Castleside just outside Consett, which is today's destination.

Castleside - Tynemouth
From Castleside to Newcastle the route travels mainly on cycle paths alongside the river Tyne into Newcastle upon Tyne and onto your final destination, north pier at Tynemouth, where this ride finishes.