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W2W Coast to Coast

A brilliant coast to coast cycling holiday with a difference, from Walney Island to Whitby
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
  • Green - beginners and novices, flat, wide trails, no challenging features
  • Blue - intermediates with basic off-road riding skills, small obstacles, moderate gradients, some short, steep sections
  • Red - proficient mountain bikers, steep and rough, with some technical sections
  • Black - very experienced mountain bikers, very challenging with steep, technical climbs and descents
Total Distance
290 km (180 miles)
Number of days cycling
3 to 5 days
Elevation
Around 4100 metres of climbing and descending
Summary

The W2W - Walney to Whitby cycle route makes for a brilliant coast to coast cycling holiday with a difference. It's an alternative coast to coast cycle tour to the C2C and the Walney to Wear route, beginning on the wind-swept island of Walney, near Barrow-in-Furness and ending in Whitby, home of arguably the best fish and chips in England! 

The cycling route skirts around the undiscovered southern Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and crosses the stunning North York Moors on its way to the UK's rugged east coast. Along the way you will cycle past Furness Abbey and Sizergh Castle and you can sample the famous sticky toffee pudding in Cartmel. You will also have miles of remote isolation as you cycle through the Howgill Fells and bike to the highest pub in England! This is a cycle journey not to be missed.

Map

Track

Highlights
Sampling the famous Cartmel sticky toffee pudding!
Miles of deserted country lanes and stunning views in the Yorkshire Dales
Visit Britain’s highest inn – the Tan Hill Inn for a well-deserved cup of tea!
Taking in the stunning views from the North York Moors National Park
Visiting Whitby Abbey or the Captain Cook Museum in Whitby
What's included
3 to 5 days of cycling, from Walney to Whitby
3 to 6 nights of hand-picked, quality accommodation to suit every budget
One way transfer between Whitby and Barrow in Furness (alternative transfers can be arranged, additional costs may apply)
All baggage transfers between accommodation
Official map of the route and accurate gpx files (specific to your type of bike)
Detailed list of bike shops and a comprehensive route information pack
Phone support from our experienced team
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Your cycling holiday can be organised on any dates between April and September for groups of two or more people with 2, 3, 4 or 5 days of cycling. Choose your preferred dates and contact us to start planning your UK cycling holiday now. 

 

Trip options
3 days / 3 nights (per person)
Number of days cycling
3
Average daily distance
96 km (60 miles)
Fitness
7
4 days / 4 nights (per person)
Number of days cycling
4
Average daily distance
72 km (45 miles)
Fitness
6
5 days / 5 nights (per person)
Number of days cycling
5
Average daily distance
58 km (36 miles)
Fitness
5
Prices
3 days / 3 nights (per person)
Guest House/Hotel - 4 people
£510
Guest House/Hotel - 2 people
£740
Luxury - 4 people
From £30 extra/person
Luxury - 2 people
From £30 extra/person
4 days / 4 nights (per person)
Guest House/Hotel - 4 people
£620
Guest House/Hotel - 2 people
£875
Luxury - 4 people
From £30 extra/person
Luxury - 2 people
From £30 extra/person
5 days / 5 nights (per person)
Guest House/Hotel - 4 people
£720
Guest House/Hotel - 2 people
£985
Luxury - 4 people
From £30 extra/person
Luxury - 2 people
From £30 extra/person
  • 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 
Example itinerary
W2W - Walney to Whitby.pdf
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