Kirkpatrick C2C Cycling Holiday

Kirkpatrick C2C

Cycle coast to coast exploring the birthplace of the pedal bicycle
Overview
  • 1 - Flat as a pancake
  • 2 - Flat with some lumpy bits
  • 3 - Gently undulating
  • 4 - Undulating, some bigger hills
  • 5 - Rolling hills
  • 6 - Hilly but not too steep
  • 7 - Hilly with some steep climbs
  • 8 - Very hilly up to 25% climbs
  • 1 - Very little biking but keen to try 
  • 2 - Cycle a couple of times a week, a few hours per day on flat terrain
  • 3 - Can easily cycle half a day on more hilly terrain 
  • 4 - Can ride for up to 5 hours per day, gently undulating terrain
  • 5 - Can ride for 6 hours per day, some short, steep climbs
  • 6 - Can ride for 7 hours per day on hilly terrain
  • 7 - Comfortable biking for 8 hours per day including long, steep climbs
  • 8 - Cycle several times per week, can ride up to 10 hours per day, steep, physically demanding trails
Total Distance
405 km (252 miles)
Number of days cycling
4 to 6 days
Elevation
Over 5,500metres of ascent!
    Summary

    With picturesque landscapes, charming towns, beautiful coastal scenery and fascinating historical sites, Southern Scotland offers the very best cycling holiday experience for anyone who loves cycling, from novice leisure cyclists to serious road bikers. The Kirkpatrick coast to coast cycle route is a brand new road biking challenge, covering 250 miles of peaceful country roads over rolling countryside from Portpatrick, on the Irish Sea coast, to Eyemouth, south of Edinburgh overlooking the North Sea. The roads are quiet and meandering, the hills rolling and peaceful, the views spectacular and the welcome warm and friendly.

    The Kirkpatrick C2C biking route travels through Dumfriesshire, where Kirkpatrick Macmillan, blacksmith and inventor, built the first wooden-framed pedal bicycle over 200 years ago. The whole region is seeped in history, with old tweed mills, Victorian stone viaducts and romantic ruined abbeys peppering the coast to coast route which meanders along beautiful coastline, through pretty harbour towns and through quiet rural countryside. The perfect setting for a fabulous cycling holiday.

    Map

    Track

    Highlights
    Spending some time wandering around the historic High Street in Kirkcudbright (pronounced Kirkoobree), Scotland's artists' town.
    Visiting Hermitage Castle, an imposic historic fortress in the Scottish Borders, surrounded by scenic countryside.
    Enjoying the fresh Scottish air surrounded by wonderful moorland scenery in the rolling hills across the south of Scotland.
    Visiting Melrose, the pretty Borders known for its rich history, including Melrose Abbey and close ties to renowned Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott.
    What's included
    4 to 6 days of coast to coast road biking from Portpatrick to Eyemouth
    4 to 7 nights of hand-picked, quality accommodation to suit every budget
    One way transfer between Portpatrick and Eyemouth (alternative transfers can be arranged, additional costs may apply)
    All baggage transfers between accommodation
    Map of the route and accurate gpx files
    Detailed list of bike shops and a comprehensive route information pack
    Phone support from our experienced team
    Bike hire available as an additional extra
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    Your cycling holiday can be organised on any dates between April and September for groups of two or more people. Choose your preferred dates and contact us to start planning your Scottish cycling holiday now.

    Trip options
    4 days / 4 nights (per person)
    Number of days cycling
    4
    Average daily distance
    101 km (62 miles)
    Fitness
    7
    5 days / 5 nights (per person)
    Number of days cycling
    5
    Average daily distance
    81 km (50 miles)
    Fitness
    6
    6 days / 6 nights (per person)
    Number of days cycling
    6
    Average daily distance
    67 km (41 miles)
    Fitness
    5
    Prices
    4 days / 4 nights (per person)
    Guest House/Hotel - 4 people
    £600
    Guest House/Hotel - 2 people
    £820
    Luxury - 4 people
    From £30 extra/night
    Luxury - 2 people
    From £30 extra/night
    5 days / 5 nights (per person)
    Guest House/Hotel - 4 people
    £700
    Guest House/Hotel - 2 people
    £935
    Luxury - 4 people
    From £30 extra/night
    Luxury - 2 people
    From £30 extra/night
    6 days / 6 nights (per person)
    Guest House/Hotel - 4 people
    £800
    Guest House/Hotel - 2 people
    £1045
    Luxury - 4 people
    From £30 extra/night
    Luxury - 2 people
    From £30 extra/night
    • We can accommodate groups of any size. If you have a group of 3 people or more than 8 people please contact us for the best price.
    • We use fantastic, tried and tested accommodation but more luxurious upgrades are available in some locations for a supplement
    • Single occupancy rooms are available for a supplement
    • Bunkhouse options are available in some locations if you wish to reduce the price
    • We can add or remove extra accommodation, change transport arrangements or add any other extras you might need 
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    Is the battery removable for charging?

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