CYCling CoASt to CoASt


On this cycling trip we ride 225 kilometres from Whitehaven on the Irish Sea to Tynemouth on the North Sea. Cycle through some of the wildest and most spectacular landscapes in the north of England; discovering the dramatic beauty of the Lake District, Eden Valley and the rugged North Pennines.


ITINERARY


Day 1 Join the tour in Whitehaven. Day 2 Wheel dipping ceremony After the customary wheel dipping ceremony ride east towards the Lake District National Park. Day 3 The Pennines Ride from Greystoke to Allenheads across the Pennines on quiet country back-roads. Day 4 To the North Sea Cycle along disused railways, designated cycle paths and along the banks of the Tyne, passing through the heart of Newcastle Quayside with views of the famous bridges. Ride to the fishing village of Tynemouth for the final wheel dipping ceremony in the North Sea.


For detailed information visit www.explore.co.uk/tours/c2c


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£265 4 DAYS


Irish Sea to the North Sea, graded strenuous


DETAILS


Cycle grade STRENUOUS Comfort


Accommodation and Meals: 2 nights bunkhouse (dormitory style rooms with shared facilities), 1 night guesthouse. 3 breakfasts are included.


Included Bike: We provide 21 gear Trek T10 Navigator hybrid bikes – see trip notes for details.


Route and Terrain: On this tour we cycle 225 km over three days (an average of 75 km per day). Our route follows bike trails along disused railway lines and quiet back roads with some short sections on main roads. There is vehicle back up for emergencies. We have graded the route as strenuous.


Group Size: Generally 10 to 16. TOUR DATES


The Cycling Coast to Coast tour runs in the following months:


Jan


May Sep


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Jun Oct


Mar


Jul Nov


Apr Aug Dec


For full details of the dates and prices visit explore.co.uk/tours/c2c


TOUR ONLY – 4 DAYS Tour price without flights from £265


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(SPAIN) Palma airport or call our experts on 0844 875 1894 From/To Margalida Santa SINEU MALLORCA 015 km


TOUR ONLY – 8 DAYS Tour price without flights from £759


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Day 1 Fly to Palma and drive to Port de Pollenca. Day 2 Formentor Peninsula Try out the bikes on this stunning and hilly peninsula that juts out into the Mediterranean. Day 3 Mallorcan Villages We follow the Campanet Valley then take a series of small and winding back roads through the foothills that link several little known and photogenic typical villages. Day 4 Tramuntana Traverse Drive to Sant Batia Pass – the highest point on the old pilgrim route from Caimari to Lluc. From here cycle across steep and challenging mountain scenery before an exhilarating descent and back to the hotel. Day 5 Albufera National Park Today is left free to explore Palma by public bus or cycle to the Albufera wetlands reserve, home to over 300 species of bird. Day 6 Wine Country of the Pla Ride a long but mainly flat route that takes you through different aspects of the Mallorcan countryside. From the developed coast we cycle past wetlands and through the central plain and wine growing area


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The Cycling Mallorca tour runs in the following months:


Jan


May Sep


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Jun Oct


Mar


Jul Nov


Apr Aug Dec


For full details of the dates and prices visit explore.co.uk/tours/col


CYCling MAllorCA


On this cycling trip we explore the rugged and often dramatic terrain of Mallorca’s Tramuntana range and foothills. Centre- based in the bay of Port de Pollenca, we offer a variety of cycle rides to discover picturesque villages, impressive mountains and the Formentor Peninsula for coastal scenery.


A centre- based


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strenuous cycling tour of Mallorca’s Tramuntana mountains and foothills


called the ‘Pla’. Day 7 Tramuntana foothills Drive to Consell and then we follow a windy and hilly route of beautiful mountain scenery to Sta Maria. Drive back to hotel for last night. Day 8 Fly to London.


For detailed information visit www.explore.co.uk/tours/col


DETAILS Ref: COL


Cycle grade MODERATE/STRENUOUS Comfort


Accommodation and Meals: 7 nights hotels. 7 breakfasts are included.


Included Bike: We provide 20 gear planet X road bikes – see trip notes for details.


Route and Terrain: On this tour we cycle 321 km over six days (an average of 54 km per day). All of the routes are on tarmac roads and at least three days involve steep climbing in sections and interesting descents with hairpins. A support vehicle is on call for every ride in the case of problems. We have graded the route as moderate to strenuous.


Group Size: Generally 10 to 16. TOUR DATES


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