Hadrian’s Cycleway

Description

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