Hadrian's Cycleway is a 174 mile route from Ravenglass in Cumbria to
South Shields. Also known as Route 72, this coast-to-coast route heads
north up the Cumbrian coast to reach the Solway AONB before crossing
northern England along Hadrian's Wall and into Northumberland. Suitable
for cyclists of all abilities, the ride is usually completed over three
days from west to east.
The route allows cyclists to explore Hadrian's Wall World
Heritage Site, visiting Roman forts including Vindolanda and Housesteads
as well as milecastles, abbeys and historic towns. Other highlights
include the Cumbrian coast, Tyne Valley and the famous Sycamore Gap.
While the main route is described from west to east over three
days, the guide provides plenty of information about other options.
Advice is given at the end of each stage about how to complete the route
from east to west, as the route can be used in connection with other
coast to coast routes to create week-long round trips.
Other itineraries
include a two-day Wall Only ride from Bowness-on-Solway to South
Shields, and a 'More Wall Alternative' to Day 2. The guide also features
extensive listings of accommodation, bike shops and other
cyclist-friendly facilities.
Hadrian’s Cycleway
The three-day ride
Day 1 Ravenglass to Silloth
Day 2 Silloth to Haltwhistle
Day 2A More Wall Alternative
Day 3 Haltwhistle to South Shields
Other itineraries
The Wall Only – a shortened two-day version
