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Hadrian's Cycleway
Coast-to-coast cycling from Ravenglass to South Shields
Guidebook to Hadrian’s Cycleway, a waymarked cycle route that traces what was the most northerly frontier of the Roman Empire. This 174-mile (280km) coast-to-coast route from Ravenglass in Cumbria to South Shields follows quiet roads and cycle paths and can be ridden by cyclists of all abilities.
Suggested route
takes three days with stages of 53–64 miles (85–103km)
Options
Also includes more leisurely four- and five-day options, a 100-mile (161km) two-day cycle tour along Hadrian’s Wall only, and an alternative stage that rides closer to the Wall than the official route
Route details
Clear route descriptions with 1:100,000 mapping, city-centre detail maps and elevation profiles
The main route is described from west-east, but includes descriptions for riding east-west
Additional information
Includes facilities listings, local history, travel to and from the start and finish, and advice on preparing your kit, bike and self for the adventure
Highlights
include Ravenglass, Whitehaven, Solway Coast and AONB, Carlisle Castle, Lanercost Priory, Hexham, Tyne Bridge, Roman forts of Birdoswald, Vindolanda, Housesteads, Chesters
Downloads
GPX files for all route variants available for download
