England North - South Cycle Route: From Scotland to the Isle of Wight, with the best of the North Sea Cycle Route

The Northumberland coast between Berwick upon Tweed and Newcastle offers stunning views, including Lindisfarne Holy Island, Alnwick Castle, and the Roman Hadrian's Wall. Newcastle is the largest city on the route, and the Angel of the North, Millennium Bridge, and Grainger Town are highlights. The Derwent Walk Country Park features a world-class cycle path, and Whitby town and abbey are at the start of the coastal Cinder Track to Scarborough. York is England's most popular tourist destination, with its cathedral, city walls, and National Railway and Jorvik Museums. The Trans Pennines Trail takes you to higher grounds, and the Don Valley Trail via the Wharncliffe Woods takes you to Peak District National Park. The Monsal Trail features spectacular tunnels and high bridges, and the Tissington Trail takes you out of the hilly Pennines. The Cotswolds are quiet and feature hilly countryside, with Blenheim Palace World Heritage just before arriving in Oxford. The Wessex Downs via the Ridgeway takes you to Avebury and Stonehenge. Salisbury is famous for its beautiful cathedral, and the New Forest National Park offers forest tracks to the Isle of Wight ferry. The Needles are the ultimate end of the ride, and Portsmouth is a bustling city with numerous railway and ferry connections.

Format: Spiral bound
Length: 164 pages
Publication date: 20 June 2022
Publisher: EOS Cycling Holidays Ltd

Whether you embark on a cycling adventure southward from Scotland or catch a train from Newcastle, the breathtaking coastline of Northumberland between Berwick upon Tweed and Newcastle will leave you awe-struck. The primary attractions include Lindisfarne Holy Island, renowned for its distinctive causeway and five ancient remote castles, including Alnwick Castle, famous for its appearances in the Harry Potter films. Newcastle stands as the largest city along the route, with the enchanting River Tyne flowing beside it, ensuring a sense of spaciousness. As you cycle through the iconic Angel of the North, Millennium Bridge, and the historic Grainger Town, you'll discover remnants of the Roman Hadrian's Wall. Derwent Walk Country Park boasts a world-class cycle path nestled within a wooded valley, leading you to the World Heritage site of Durham, with its historic city square, cathedral, and castle. Reaching the North Sea Coast, Hartlepool Headland and the renowned River Tees Transporter Bridge transport you via industrial Middlesbrough into the enchanting North York Moors National Park. After a challenging ride through picturesque countryside adorned with moors and valleys, Whitby town and abbey mark the beginning of the coastal Cinder Track, which leads to the seaside resort of Scarborough. Alternatively, you can choose to cycle to York via the Yorkshire Wolds or opt for the Hull ferry, which also serves as a connection point for our route southward via York. York, renowned as England's most beloved tourist destination after London, boasts numerous attractions, including its magnificent cathedral, city walls, National Railway, and Jorvik Museums. The Trans Pennines Trail, traversing the low-lying Humberhead Levels, Selby Abbey, and Doncaster, ascends to higher grounds. The Don Valley Trail, passing through the Wharncliffe Woods, leads you to the awe-inspiring Peak District National Park. As you reach remote Stanage Edge, you'll stand atop the world, marveling at this spectacular rock formation that extends to Castleton, famous for its caves and castle. The Monsal Trail showcases remarkable tunnels, adding an extra layer of intrigue to your journey.

Weight: 364g
Dimension: 225 x 133 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780957661745