Hadrians wall cycle route hadrians cycle way pedalpower. Details of your accommodation will be provided and we will meet for an evening meal if you are able to attend. National route 72 of the national cycle network, in northern england is also called hadrians. Hadrians cycleway sustrans national cycle network map.
This is the complete route for the hadrians cycleway which runs from east coast of england to the west coast passing through some fabulous scenery. Carlisle, because of heavy losses to its fabric, is the second smallest after oxford, of englands ancient cathedrals. Hadrians cycleway silloth to brampton 80km cycle route. Hadrians wall holidays walking and cycling england travel. Never too difficult and with great scenery along the way from the wild coast to the rugged beauty of northumberland its the ideal shortbreak tour. Find out about the trail and use the interactive map to explore accommodation, services and attractions on the route.
Hadrians cycleway 72 uk national cycle network route no. The os explorer map for hadrians wall is available in both the standard paper version and weatherproof active version. Therefore it is not advisable to attempt any of hadrian s cycleway in cumbria until the exact situation can be established. Hadrians cycleway cycling holidays open road open skies. A classic coast to coast route which can be added to the c2c, pcw 68, hcw to make bigger longer rides. The middle section of hadrians cycleway is hilly and literally passes numerous doorways into roman history. Hadrian s cycleway sustrans national cycle network on.
With this map you will receive a code for use on your ios or android smartphone or tablet. Hadrian s cycle way is probably the second most popular coast to coast cycletouring route it starts in tynemouth along the same route as the c2c, but then keeps to the tyne valley to cross the pennines. Hadrians guide the definitive resource centre for the hadrians. For a coast to coast cycling holiday with a difference, why not cycle the length of hadrian s wall, and take some time to cycle to the amazing ancient castles, roman remains and museums close to this world heritage site. We also include daily door to door baggage transfers, a detailed map and predeparture information pack as well as emergency support, should you need it. Planning a trip hadrians wall path national trails. Our selfguided and supported tours all include accommodation, baggage transfers, return transfer and maps. Most of the surviving sections of hadrians wall are in the counties of cumbria and northumberland, and almost all, with the notable exception of vindolanda, are under the care of english heritage. Hadrians cycleway map and guide books bike ride maps. Everything you need to know about hadrians cycleway including wh plan your trip starting here about this site the hadrians guide website goes hand in. Hadrians wall coast to coast bike ride full itinerary full holiday package. Hadrians cycleway ncn route 72 hcw hadrians wall world heritage corridor is the hook for this heritage cycle route which winds its way for 174 miles between ravenglass and tyneside. We concentrate here on the coasttocoast section, from carlisle to newcastle, which has the best scenery and is the easiest to get to. When complete route 72 will take keen cyclists from the west of england, across the north of the country, to the picturesque coastal resort of south shields on the east coast.
Hadrians cycleway sustrans national cycle network on. Hadrians cycleway 72 uk national cycle network route no 72. The pennine cycleway goes along the backbone of england straight through haltwhistle, the charming national byway meanders around britain, passing through hexham and the north tyne valley. Hadrians cycleway ncn 72 cycle northumberland everything. We had opted for a family room with its own facilities, which meant climbing 49 steps to the top of the building. The hadrians wall country website has fantastic information on the wall, walking holidays, cyling holidays and maps. One of the most popular reasons for visiting the area from hexham through to haltwhistle is for hadrians wall. A beautiful and historic cycling trip from ravenglass to tynemouth, cycling along the ancient roman empire frontier called hadrians wall, riding along the west coast and the solway firth to carlisle before climbing into and over the pennines. Hadrians cycleway is a 170mile route on the national cycle network, connecting ravenglass to south shields. Walking holidays in ritains most eautiful andscapes. You can take as many days as you want and also we have flexible start dates.
All you need to tackle the hadrians cycle route, including maps and guide books. It is not a mountain bike trail so it does not follow the wall over delicate natural terrain, but uses paved roads and small traffic free lanes nearby. Take over cycle route hadrian s cycleway this feature allows you to edit the gps track data and the description of the selected route. The hadrian s wall coast to coast bike route is a fantastic way to cross britain on a 3day, fully signed and waymarked bike ride. This is a rough indication of the route, for a more detailed map we would advise using the c2c guide book alongside the hadrians cycleway map to make sure your trip goes as smoothly as possiblea.
This website guide is designed primarily as a resource centre for hadrian s cycleway which forms part of the national cycle network route 72 running across northern england between. Digital map showing the entire hadrian s wall path hadrian s wall path runs from the solway coast to newcastle and is 5km 84 miles in length. The official hadrian s wall path national trail guide by anthony burton contains full route descriptions and 1. A section of route 72 near sellafield has been temporarily closed because of flood damage. The maryport to allonby cycle path is brilliant for a family adventure. With your detailed map of the route, the benefit of good signing and advice from our expert staff, you should be fully equipped for the first leg of the journey. This is the official hadrians cycleway map covering 174 miles 280km from glanaventa roman bath house at ravenglas to arbeia roman fort and museum at south shields.
Hadrians cycleway ncn 72 hadrians cycleway ncn 72 view on map. Aug 20, 2014 having cycled the hadrians cycleway many times, it is a well sign posted route, only problem is probably going thru carlisle as the riverside route is awkward with stairs to climb down so i tend to stick to the road through carlisle. Cycle along hadrians cycleway bicycle route from coast to coast along hadrians wall on fantastic c2c cycling holidays and biking tours in the uk. The monument includes the section of hadrians wall and associated features including a significant area of the site of the roman fort at stanwix, and the vallum between the field boundary west of wall knowe in the east and the east side of scotland road in the west. The many archaeological sites and museums youll find along the route including. For the greater part of its course, between the tyne and solway, the 84 mile footpath shadows the historic line of hadrians wall. Everything you need to know about hadrians cycleway including wh plan your trip starting here about this site the hadrians guide website goes hand in hand with the coast to coast cycle routes guide book. Hadrians cycleway begins at the glannaventa roman bath house, a short ride or walk from ravenglass.
Hadrians cycleway hadrians cycleway is a 170mile exploration into britains past. Hadrians wall and vallum between the field boundary west. Hadrian s cycleway is a 174 mile coast to coast route crossing the north of england between cumbria and northumberland. It mainly runs on country lanes and quiet roads, interspersed with sections of trafficfree path, promenade and. For overview map of hadrians cycleway which shows which sections are open now and the proposed sections to be opened later. Having cycled the hadrians cycleway many times, it is a well sign posted route, only problem is probably going thru carlisle as the riverside route is awkward with stairs to climb down so i tend to stick to the road through carlisle. Hadrians cycleway sustrans map covering 174 miles 280km from glanaventa roman bath house at ravenglas to arbeia roman fort at south shields. Hadrians cycleway eco cycle adventures single routes. The 174 mile route of hadrians wall cycleway was officially opened in july 2006. Hadrians wall world heritage corridor is the hook for. Eco cycle adventures is based in the heart of stunning northumberland approximately half way along this beautiful and historic route. Everything you need to know about hadrian s cycleway including wh plan your trip starting here about this site the hadrian s guide website goes hand in hand with the coast to coast cycle routes guide book. If you have more time, you might consider adding the 87 flat, coastal miles from ravenglass to. Hadrians wall cycleway information open road open skies.
It is an absolutely stunning part of northumberland and to reach the most famous parts of the wall you need to head west, further inland from hexham along the a69 towards haltwhistle. For the greater part of its course, between the tyne and solway, the 84 mile footpath shadows the historic line of hadrian s wall. Interactive map of the hadrians and affiliated cycle routes. Route profiles, gradients, distances and difficulty levels are given. Cycle maps and cycle touring guide books, incl c2c, sustrans etc. Discovering the fascinating history of hadrian s wall. The cathedral church of the holy and undivided trinity, otherwise called carlisle cathedral, is the seat of the anglican bishop of carlisle. After dipping our wheels in the irish sea at silloth we will snake our way around the beautiful solway coast before. After dipping our wheels in the irish sea at silloth we will snake our way around the beautiful solway coast before heading into the undulating countryside of cumbria. The cycleway, signed as national route 72, can be cycled in either direction, though it is normally cycled west to east. As well as magnificent coastal views and breathtaking countryside youll see the famous wall itself, roman forts and museums, quaint villages and attractive market towns, all set in a world heritage site. With a total distance of 173 miles 277km, starting in ravenglass on the western lake district, the hadrians wall cycle route follows the western coastline up to carlisle before weaving in and out of the historic route of hadrians wall to finish at either tynemouth or south shields.
We extended it to 4 days because she got pregnant between us deciding to do the ride and actually doing it plus i havent been riding much over the summer due to the nutty temperatures here in italy. We had opted for a family room with its own facilities. If you have more time, you might consider adding the 87 flat, coastal miles from ravenglass to carlisle to your holiday. Route map for hadrians cycleway silloth to brampton a 79.
Cycling routes overprinted onto mapping, very user friendly. It was founded as an augustinian priory and became a cathedral in 13. Hadrians wall path selfguided walking tour macs adventure. West to east is usually wind assisted and once the river tyne is reached not far from the old roman town of corbridge, the remaining section to the north sea is entirely. Map of all coordinates on bing map of all coordinates on osm export all coordinates as kml. Hadrians cycleway sustrans map now back in print, updated and revised. After a breakfast of freshly cooked cumbrian produce, you and your bike will be transported out to the start point of the hadrians wall c2c in whitehaven, on the irish sea coast. Hadrians cycleway coast to coast the roman way due to the severe flooding in cumbria especially around the workington area and along the cumbrian coast ncn 72 is severely disrupted. Read facts about the trail and watch the trail video. Hadrians cycleway is a 174 cycling holiday across the unesco heritage site and ancient frontier of hadrians wall. It is located in carlisle, in cumbria, north west england. Hadrian s cycleway if youre tempted by a coasttocoast ride, but fear that the hills will be too much for you, hadrian s cycleway is the one to choose.
Hadrians wall path national trail ldwa long distance paths. The official start finish according to the sustrans map is from. I would highly recommend the route to anyone however you must have some stamina to complete the ride. Hadrians cycleway is part of the national cycle network, indicated as ncr 72 on signs. Ravenglass to tynemouth 174 miles280 km we have a total of three holidays on hadrians cycleway.
Sep 20, 2015 there is a major problem with the hadrians wall cycleway well 2 actually first there is a lot to see on the way and take photos of secondly there is a lot of stuff to see near the route, but that involves going into the valleys and climbing back up to the route again. This is the official hadrian s cycleway map covering 174 miles 280km from glanaventa roman bath house at ravenglas to arbeia roman fort and museum at south shields. Only silloth to the mouth of the tyne is officially open although most of the west coast alignment is signed and frequently cycled. Breathing in the fresh air as you whizz along the cycleway. Collection, the largest of english heritages hadrians wall collections. Hadrians cycleway if youre tempted by a coasttocoast ride, but fear that the hills will be too much for you, hadrians cycleway is the one to choose. Hadrians cycleway with evelyn and katharine may 2017 our trip started with a night in carlisle city hostel which is to be recommended. Hadrians cycleway is a 174 mile coast to coast route crossing the north of england between cumbria and northumberland. They all cover the whole route, taking from 3 to 5 days, depending on how far you want to cycle each day, and how much time you want to look around. From haltwhistle, hadrians cycleway winds into cumbria through small villages, past more sections of hadrians wall and finally descends into brampton where well spend the night at. I recently completed the hadrians cycleway route 72 on my bike. Media in category hadrian s cycleway the following 129 files are in this category, out of 129 total.
Most of the surviving sections of hadrian s wall are in the counties of cumbria and northumberland, and almost all, with the notable exception of vindolanda, are under the care of english heritage. From haltwhistle, hadrians cycleway winds into cumbria through small villages, past more sections of hadrians wall and finally descends into brampton where well spend the night at the home of our friends matt and emily. Not long opened in 2003 it gave people a chance to walk alongside history, through some beautiful landscapes and we just knew that our customers would love it. The official sustrans ncn72 map available from sustrans online shop starts. Use the seasonal ad122 bus to get to and from the trail each day, it connects all the towns and villages between carlisle and newcastle. Media in category hadrians wall path the following 200 files are in this category, out of 224 total. Check out more great photos from this trip on flickr. Fast becoming the second most popular long distance cycle route in the country. This processing is performed on the original, not on a copy. Use the seasonal ad122 bus to get to and from the trail each day, it connects all the towns and. This is a rough indication of the route, for a more detailed map we would advise using the c2c guide book alongside the hadrians cycleway map to. Welcome to the new hadrians cycleway website, the ultimate resource centre for this coast to coast route. Hadrians cycleway, national cycle network route 72 map of all coordinates on bing 3 levels map of all coordinates on osm 3 levels export all coordinates as kml. Hadrian s cycleway is a 174 cycling holiday across the unesco heritage site and ancient frontier of hadrian s wall.
The tour price includes 3 nights accommodation, 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, full trip support including a tour leader that cycles with the group, back up van with spare parts and a few spare bikes, detailed route notes and maps so that you can cycle at. The 174 mile route of hadrian s wall cycleway was officially opened in july 2006. Macs adventure has been running self guided walking holidays on hadrians wall path since 2005. Choose and book a national trail break or be inspired by our suggested itineraries. A beautiful and historic cycling trip from ravenglass to tynemouth, cycling along the ancient roman empire frontier called hadrians wall, riding along the west coast and the solway firth to. We will be following the hadrians cycleway route, west to east, which was developed by sustrans and primarily uses national cycle network route 72. I did the above with my cousin last weekend and had a great time. Welcome to the new hadrian s cycleway website, the ultimate resource centre for this coast to coast route. The middle section of hadrian s cycleway is hilly and literally passes numerous doorways into roman history. The route is well signed and there is a detailed map produced by sustrans specifically for the route, so finding your.
Digital map showing the entire hadrians wall path hadrians wall path runs from the solway coast to newcastle and is 5km 84 miles in length. With 10 years of experience in bicycle holidays, we are ideally placed to help you enjoy a trip along this interesting and quieter alternative to the much heralded c2c. Discovering the fascinating history of hadrians wall. It broadly follows the route of hadrians wall, which started near carlisle and ended at tynemouth, near newcastle. Routes are through traffic free paths, quiet lanes and trafficcalmed roads. Hadrians guide the definitive resource centre for the. Our secondever trip, hadrians wall path was an obvious choice.
Hadrians cycleway and hadrians wall national trail. The 33 miles in northumberland visits the iconic central sections of the wall at every opportunity though does not strictly follow the wall which is why this scenic route meanders as much. The hadrians wall coast to coast bike route is a fantastic way to cross britain on a 3day, fully signed and waymarked bike ride. The trail follows the line of the wall built in the second century ad by order of roman emperor hadrian as a defensive barrier that continued in use for most of the next 300 years until the romans finally left our shores in the fifth century. Its origins arose in the 1970 s with the pressing need to address problems of. For a comprehensive guide to the route including accommodation, guide notes and photographs please click here ravenglass to tynemouth ordnance survey map view and print off detailed os map ravenglass to tynemouth open street map view and. The hills are more rolling and slightly less demanding than the main c2c route, but the scenery is just as impressive, the historic interest is there too, and fit riders do have extra ride options open to them.
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