W2W - Coast to coast cycling holiday across Cumbria, Yorkshire and Durham
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The W2W is a 153 mile (246 km) cycling tour that connects Walney Island, on the southernmost coastal point in Cumbria to the mouth of the River Wear on the North Sea, or you can also choose to finish in Whitby, which is slightly longer at 179 miles (288 km) in length and crosses thge North York Moors and finishes on the North Yorkshire Coast. It is a beautiful, and sometimes challenging (but always worth it) coast to coast route that is done mainly on quiet local roads with a few traffic free, off road sections along the way.
Our tours gives you the choice of when you would like to start and how many days you would like to take cycling the W2W. From a very challenging two day tour to a gentle 6 day tour (or more if you would to double up nights anywhere along the route), we can organise your adventure across spine of England. All our tours are flexible, if there is anything particular you are looking for please let us know. The W2W begins in Walney Island, just outside Barrow-in-Furness, and crosses west to east to take advantage of the prevailing winds (most of the time), but for those wishing to do it in the opposite direction we can of course accommodate this.
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Prices Per Person Sharing
| DAYS / NIGHTS | AVG DAILY DISTANCE | COST | COST |
| 2/1 | 76 miles | £335 | £245 |
| 3/2 | 51 miles | £395 | £295 |
| 4/3 | 38 miles | £475 | £345 |
| 5/4 | 30 miles | £535 | £395 |
| 6/5 | 25 miles | £595 | £445 |
For our Walney to Wear supported tour and costs please click: Walney to Wear Supported Tour
The W2W takes in an amazing number of national parks and scenic areas as it crosses from one coast to another such as the Lake District Peninsulas, South Cumbria's Low Fells and the Lune Gorge, the Orton Fells, the Eden Valley and North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, sliping into the Yorkshire Dales for a time and the Land of the Prince Bishops in County Durham. For those wishing to finish in Whitby, they will head south-east at Barnards Castle through the North York Moors to the North Sea. All accommodation is thourghly researched, cycling friendly and includes breakfast.
Tour Notes and Set 2 - 6 Day Tour Options
Walney to Wear - Two Day Tour
| DAY 1 | Walney - Kirby Stephen | 76 miles / 122 km |
| DAY 2 | Kirby Stephen - Wearmouth | 77 miles / 124 km |
A challenge within a challenging tour. Long days expected (around 7-9 hours on the saddle) on this two day tour. An early start and summer sun times are advised if your taking up this challenge. It is a very doable tour but only for those with fitness levels above moderate.
* All prices per person based on two people sharing.Tour Details
Start Date: Anytime
Type: Self-guided
Cost:
- £335
- £245
Holiday Duration: Two Days Cycling One nights B&B
Start point: Walney
Challenge Rating: 4.5/5
Distance: 153 miles / 246 km
Phone +447421095838
Walney to Wear - Three Day Tour
| DAY 1 | Walney - Kendal | 46 miles / 72 km |
| DAY 2 | Kendal - Barnard Castle | 60 miles / 96 km |
| DAY 3 | Bowes - Wearmouth | 49 miles / 79 km |
A three day tour across the W2W is as much a challege as it is an adventure. Averaging 50 miles a day across some of the most beautiful hills and valleys in England, giving you time to take it all in while still having that goal to reach every day.
* All prices per person based on two people sharing.Tour Details
Start Date: Anytime
Type: Self-guided
Cost:
- £395
- £295
Holiday Duration: Three Days Cycling Two nights B&B
Start point: Walney
Challenge Rating: 4/5
Distance: 153 miles / 246 km
Phone +447421095838
Walney to Wear - Four Day Tour
| DAY 1 | Walney - Levens | 38 miles / 61 km |
| DAY 2 | Levens - Kirby Stephen | 38 miles 61 km |
| DAY 3 | Kirby Stephen - Bishop Aukland | 46 miles / 74 km |
| DAY 4 | Bishop Aukland - Wearmouth | 30 miles / 48 km |
A lively four day jaunt across the northern countryside, with days averaging a little under 40 miles and ranging from low thirties to mid forties there is a challenge everyday and a new adventrue to go with it.
Tour Details
Start Date: Anytime
Type: Self-guided
Cost:
- £475
- £345
Holiday Duration: Four Days Cycling Three nights B&B
Start point: Walney
Challenge Rating: 3.5/5
Distance: 153 miles / 246 km
Phone +447421095838
Walney to Wear - Five Day Tour
| DAY 1 | Walney - Grange-over-Sands | 28 miles / 45 km |
| DAY 2 | Grange-over-Sands - Orton | 36 miles / 58 km |
| DAY 3 | Orton - Bowes | 32 miles / 51 km |
| DAY 4 | Bowes - Bishop Aukland | 28 miles / 45 km |
| DAY 5 | Bishop Aukland - Wearmouth | 30 miles / 48 km |
Five days in the northern countryside is a holiday to remember, full of glorious towns, villages and countryside waiting to be discovered. This tour averages around 30 miles per day, giving you lots of time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
* All prices per person based on two people sharing.Tour Details
Start Date: Anytime
Type: Self-guided
Cost:
- £535
- £395
Holiday Duration: Five Days Cycling Four nights B&B
Start point: Walney
Challenge Rating: 3/5
Distance: 153 miles / 246 km
Phone +447421095838
Walney to Wear - Six Day Tour
| DAY 1 | Walney - Cartmel | 25 miles / 40 km |
| DAY 2 | Cartmel - Kendal | 21 miles / 34 km |
| DAY 3 | Kendal - Kirby Stephen | 31 miles / 50 km |
| DAY 4 | Kirby Stephen - Barnard Castle | 27 miles / 43 km |
| DAY 5 | Barnard Castle - Bishop Aukland | 20 miles / 32 km |
| DAY 6 | Bishop Aukland - Wearmouth | 30 miles / 48 km |
A six day cycling holiday might just be what's needed to truly take in all this route has to offer. Taking your time on its hills and through its towns and villages, the six day tour gives you plenty of time to explore its surroundings.
* All prices per person based on two people sharing.Tour Details
Start Date: Anytime
Type: Self-guided
Cost:
- £595
- £445
Holiday Duration: Six Days Cycling Five nights B&B
Start point: Walney
Challenge Rating: 3/5
Distance: 153 miles / 246 km
Phone +447421095838
Walney to Whitby - Two Day Tour
| DAY 1 | Walney - Bowes | 96 miles / 153 km |
| DAY 2 | Bowes - Whitby | 83 miles / 134 km |
No holding back here, averaging around 90 miles per day it is only for those with experience of covering big milage. Long days expected (around 7-10 hours on the saddle) on this two day tour. An early start and summer sun times are advised if your taking up this challenge. Fitness levels well above moderate and experience of long days on the bike a must for this tour.
* All prices per person based on two people sharing.Tour Details
Start Date: Anytime
Type: Self-guided
Cost:
- £335
- £245
Holiday Duration: Two Days Cycling One nights B&B
Start point: Walney
Challenge Rating: 5/5
Distance: 179 miles / 288 km
Phone +447421095838
Walney to Whitby - Three Day Tour
| DAY 1 | Walney - Orton | 64 miles / 103 km |
| DAY 2 | Orton - Croft-on-Tees | 59 miles / 95 km |
| DAY 3 | Croft - Whitby | 56 miles / 90 km |
A challenging tour across the longer W2W route. Averaging around 60 miles a day a person with better than moderate fitness would find this route both challenging and enjoyable at the same time.
* All prices per person based on two people sharing.Tour Details
Start Date: Anytime
Type: Self-guided
Cost:
- £395
- £295
Holiday Duration: Three Days Cycling Two nights B&B
Start point: Walney
Challenge Rating: 4/5
Distance: 179 miles / 288 km
Phone +447421095838
Walney to Whitby - Four Day Tour
| DAY 1 | Walney - Oxenholme | 43 miles / 69 km |
| DAY 2 | Oxenholme - Tan Hill | 44 miles / 71 km |
| DAY 3 | Tan Hill - Appleton Wiske | 47 miles / 76 km |
| DAY 4 | Appleton Wiske - Whitby | 45 miles / 72 km |
A lovely four day tour across the northern countryside, with days averaging over 40 miles, challenging on this route but giving you enogh time also to explore.
Tour Details
Start Date: Anytime
Type: Self-guided
Cost:
- £475
- £345
Holiday Duration: Four Days Cycling Three nights B&B
Start point: Walney
Challenge Rating: 3.5/5
Distance: 178 miles / 288 km
Phone +447421095838
Walney to Whitby - Five Day Tour
| DAY 1 | Walney - Grange-over-Sands | 28 miles / 45 km |
| DAY 2 | Grange-over-Sands - Orton | 36 miles / 58 km |
| DAY 3 | Orton - Barnard Castle | 40 miles / 64 km |
| DAY 4 | Barnard Castle - Hutton Rudby(Stokesly) | 43 miles / 69 km |
| DAY 5 | Stokesly -Whitby | 33 miles / 53 km |
Five days in the northern countryside is a holiday to remember, full of glorious towns, villages and countryside waiting to be discovered. This tour averages around 30 miles per day, giving you lots of time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
* All prices per person based on two people sharing.Tour Details
Start Date: Anytime
Type: Self-guided
Cost:
- £535
- £395
Holiday Duration: Five Days Cycling Four nights B&B
Start point: Walney
Challenge Rating: 3/5
Distance: 179 miles / 288 km
Phone +447421095838
Walney to Whitby - Six Day Tour
| DAY 1 | Walney - Grange over Sands | 28 miles / 45 km |
| DAY 2 | Grange - Orton | 36 miles / 58 km |
| DAY 3 | Orton - Bowes | 30 miles / 34 km |
| DAY 4 | Bowes - Croft-on-Tees | 27 miles / 58 km |
| DAY 5 | Croft-on-Tees - Stokesly | 31 miles / 50km |
| DAY 6 | Stokesly - Whitby | 25 miles / 40 km |
A six day cycling holiday giving you plenty of time to discover this all of this amazing route. Taking your time on the hills and giving you the options of spending more time doing what you want to do, like another cup of tea or a few more minutes taking in thoseviews.
* All prices per person based on two people sharing.Tour Details
Start Date: Anytime
Type: Self-guided
Cost:
- £595
- £445
Holiday Duration: Six Days Cycling Five nights B&B
Start point: Walney
Challenge Rating: 3/5
Distance: 179 miles / 288 km
Phone +447421095838
*or equivalent journey, please enquire
Walney to Wear - Part 1 - Walney to Kirkby Stephen Walney to Wear - Part 2 - Kirkby Stephen to Sunderland
