The UK's most popular cycle challenge - the C2C - has become a modern
classic. Tackled by cyclists of all abilities taking from 2 days to a
full week it runs 140 miles between the Irish Sea at Whitehaven and the
North Sea at Tynemouth. Passing through the Lake District National Park,
the Eden Valley and the Pennines, it takes in some of northern England's
finest scenery, on cycle paths, forest tracks and minor roads, with
off-road options for those who prefer them.This new guide describes the
route, on and off-road, in detail, from west to east, including routes
from the alternative start points of Workington and St Bees and to the
alternate finish point of Sunderland, a figure-of-eight route
encompassing the lot, as well as providing overviews of the east-west
route and the Hadrian's Wall and Reivers' Way cycle routes which provide
great return trip options.With a particular focus on riding the route
with children, the guide also provides all the background information
novice cycle tourers will need.