Cycle Hadrian's Cycleway and follow one of northern England's
most historically rich long-distance routes, tracing the corridor of
Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site on a 174-mile (280km) coast-to-coast
journey from Ravenglass in Cumbria to South Shields on the North Sea.
Passing Roman forts, dramatic moorland, the Solway Coast, and the heart
of Newcastle upon Tyne, this waymarked route is one of Britain's most
rewarding cycle touring adventures.
This trusted Cicerone
guidebook by Rachel Crolla and Carl McKeating describes the full
174-mile route on quiet roads and cycle paths suitable for cyclists of
all abilities, with a suggested three-day itinerary and more leisurely
four- and five-day options. A shortened two-day Wall-only option and an
alternative stage riding closer to Hadrian's Wall itself are also
included.
- Cycle Hadrian's Cycleway in 3 days with suggested
stages of 53–64 miles (85–103km), or choose a more leisurely 4 or 5-day
itinerary to allow more time to explore the Roman history and landscapes
along the route
- Highlights of the route include Ravenglass, the
Solway Coast and AONB, Carlisle Castle, Lanercost Priory, the Roman
forts of Birdoswald, Vindolanda, Housesteads and Chesters, Hexham, the
Tyne Bridge, and the Conversation Piece installation at South Shields
- Navigate
with confidence using clear route descriptions with 1:100,000 mapping,
city-centre detail maps, and elevation profiles, with GPX files for all
route variants available to download
- Tackle a shorter two-day,
100-mile (161km) Wall-only cycle tour, or follow an alternative stage
that rides closer to Hadrian's Wall than the official route, offering
greater flexibility for your trip
- Plan your Hadrian's Cycleway
adventure with comprehensive facilities listings, accommodation
information, local history, and practical advice on travel to and from
Ravenglass and South Shields
Plan your Hadrian's
Cycleway adventure with confidence using this comprehensive guidebook.
Immerse yourself in two thousand years of history, wild northern
landscapes, and the rich heritage of Roman Britain on one of England's
most compelling coast-to-coast cycle routes.
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