Coast to Coast - England
A cycling journey across Northern England — from the North Sea to the Irish Sea — discovering landscapes, villages, and the freedom of the road.
COAST TO COAST BY BICYCLE
Cycling through Northern England is a different rhythm of travel. Slower than driving, it opens space to breathe, stop, and explore.
Every ascent, every turn, reveals new landscapes and hidden villages. Carrying camping gear and basic cooking supplies, you are free to pause for coffee, tea, or photography whenever the mood strikes — a vital part of the journey.
Starting in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, where ferries arrive from the continent, the ride follows the Tyne along Hadrian’s Wall. A stop at The Hub, a cycling café by the river, is essential before continuing along the Sustrans Reivers route into Kielder Forest — the only gravel section of the trip. Crossing the Scottish Border, the trail winds through some of the most secluded and beautiful landscapes in the region.
From Carlisle, the route leads into the Lake District National Park, with its peaks and valleys, before descending toward the Irish Sea. Following the Solway Coast back to Carlisle, the path reconnects with the Hadrian Wall cycling route through Northumberland National Park.
This Coast to Coast trip blends forests, hills, cities, and remote villages. It’s a journey of small challenges, quiet pleasures, and unexpected discoveries — the freedom of the road shaping each day.
