This Hadrian’s Cycleway itinerary covers our second tour of the year, one we will be undertaking in July. The route is described by Sustrans as ‘a ride through some of England’s most dramatic and wild countryside, taking in magnificent coastal views, breathtaking countryside and Roman forts’.

As you can see below, our Hadrian’s Cycleway itinerary is shaping up nicely:

Day 1 – Ravenglass to Cockermouth

Travel to Ravenglass.
Cycle from Ravenglass to Workington and then on to Cockermouth (distance approx 39 miles).
Stay at Cockermouth Travelodge, Cockermouth. (NOTE: As we realised after making the non-refundable booking, this is somewhat off the HCW route!)

Day 2 – Cockermouth to Carlisle

Cycle from Cockermouth back to Workington, and then on to Carlisle (distance approx 66 miles).
Stay at Carlisle Central Travelodge, Carlisle.

Day 3 – Carlisle to Haltwhistle

Cycle from Carlisle to Haltwhistle (distance approx 30 miles).
Stay at Ald White Craig Cottages, Haltwhistle.

Day 4 – Haltwhistle to Corbridge

Cycle from Haltwhistle to Corbridge (distance approx 26 miles).
Stay at Norgate B&B, Corbridge.

Day 5 – Corbridge to South Shields

Cycle from Corbridge to Tynemouth Castle.
Then catch the ferry from North Shields to South Shields.
Cycle to Arbeia Roman Fort Museum and complete Hadrian’s Cycleway.
Cycle back to Newcastle (distance approx 41 miles).
Stay at Travelodge Newcastle Whitemare Pool Hotel.

Day 6 – Saturday, 13th July

Journey home.