Guidebook to Hadrian’s Cycleway, a waymarked cycle route that traces what was the most northerly frontier of the Roman Empire. This 174-mile (280km) coast-to-coast route from Ravenglass in Cumbria to South Shields follows quiet roads and cycle paths and can be ridden by cyclists of all abilities.
- Suggested route takes three days with stages of 53–64 miles (85–103km)
- Also includes more leisurely four- and five-day options, a 100-mile (161km) two-day cycle tour along Hadrian’s Wall only, and an alternative stage that rides closer to the Wall than the official route
- Clear route descriptions with 1:100,000 mapping, city-centre detail maps and elevation profiles
- The main route is described from west-east, but includes descriptions for riding east-west
- Includes facilities listings, local history, travel to and from the start and finish, and advice on preparing your kit, bike and self for the adventure
- Highlights include Ravenglass, Whitehaven, Solway Coast and AONB, Carlisle Castle, Lanercost Priory, Hexham, Tyne Bridge, Roman forts of Birdoswald, Vindolanda, Housesteads, Chesters
- GPX files for all route variants available for download
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- Authors:
- Crolla, Rachel|McKeating, Carl
- Year Published:
- 2022
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Format:
- Paperback
- ISBN:
- 9781786310422
- Number of Pages:
- 136
- Publication Date:
- 14/03/2022
- Publisher:
- Cicerone Press
- Place of Publication:
- Kendal
- Language:
- English
- SKU:
- 9781786310422