C2C - just follow route 71 (for a while!) |
Day 1 - 85 miles and 6,000 feet of ascent - Whitehaven to Nenthead |
Dip your wheel in the Sea at Whitehaven |
And then GO! |
On the cycle track heading East |
On the West Coast Cycle Network |
Glimpse into Ennerdale |
Local Sign |
Heading towards Whinlatter Pass |
Chance for a rest at top of first big hill |
Osprey? |
Matty - the stoker |
Tom - the driver |
John - the comedian! |
Ancient Stone Circle |
Castlerigg - Greg puts in an appearance! |
Cafe at Greystoke |
Cafe at Greystoke |
Not what you want to see! |
After cycling for 20 miles over the pennines! |
Day Two - 60 miles and 3500 feet of ascent - Nenthead to Tynemouth |
Some hills ahead! |
Allenheads |
On the moors above Allenheads |
Budget walling |
Ont Slag Wagon |
Ont Slag Wagon - with some other C2C'ers |
Waskerly Way Approaches |
We did see a Red Kite |
Bridges over the Tyne |
Millenium Bridge |
Happy team at Tynemouth - now where are the Fish and Chips! |