From cycling in open hill country, through peaceful river valleys and finishing at the North Sea at Tynemouth, the route passes through some of the most beautiful parts of England and skirts a number of fascinating Roman sites including Birdoswald Fort, Walltown Quarry, Great Chesters Fort and Vindolanda. Utilising the National Cycle Network, this cycling holiday in the UK travels along the northern boundary of the Roman Empire, starting and finishing at either end of Hadrian’s Wall. This wonderfully mellow cycling break follows in the footsteps of Roman soldiers, allowing you to experience some of the rich heritage that Cumbria and Northumberland have to offer.
After arriving into Newcastle you'll spend the first night in this vibrant city before being transferred to Bowness-on-Solway and the start of your ride which ends 100 miles later in Tynemouth where you will be met and transferred back to Newcastle for your onward journey home.
Highlights include cycling next to Hadrian’s Wall near Birdoswald and seeing a live archaeological dig at Vindolanda. Enjoy Corbridge and sink a well-deserved pint of local ale – it’s not all about the kids you know!! Ice cream in Tynemouth and the sense of achievement having ridden from coast to coast as a family, and seeing who’ll be the first to spot the ‘Blinking Eye’ bridge in Newcastle.
This self-guided trip is for a minimum of 2 people and accommodation, transfers, luggage transfers and emergency back up are all included. With access to the navigation app you'll be able to navigate the route with ease. Nothing could be simpler!
If you’re looking for a cycling holiday on quiet roads, traffic free paths and National Cycle Network routes - then Hadrian's Cycleway is the holiday for you! You can also do this route over 3 or 4 days of cycling, as well as a supported 6 day trip. For a more challenging trip with longer daily distances, there is also a 2 day version.