Supported Leisure Cycling Holiday - Hadrian's Cycleway

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Holiday Highlights

The well preserved Hadrian’s Wall forts of Birdoswald and Vindolanda
The rugged beauty of the North Pennines
The picturesque market town of Corbridge
The view down the Tyne as you arrive into Newcastle
The sense of achievement having ridden from coast to coast
Following in the footsteps of the Roman Empire

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Day	Description	Distance	Ascent	Descent	Meals
1	Friday: Arrival in Newcastle	Non Cycling Day
2	Saturday: Bowness-on-Solway to Greenhead	39 Miles / 63 Kms Approx.	632 Metres	521 Metres	B L
3	Sunday: Greenhead to Corbridge	30 Miles / 48 Kms Approx.	664 Metres	750 Metres	B L
4	Monday: Corbridge to Tynemouth	32 Miles / 52 Kms Approx.	411 Metres	437 Metres	B L

Key: B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner

For more information download our trip notes

Holiday Information

This fantastic supported cycling holiday in the UK utilises the National Cycle Network. This trip travels along the northern boundary of Britannia and the Roman Empire, starting and finishing at either end of Emperor Hadrian’s Wall.

During the ride you will be able to follow in the footsteps of Roman soldiers, whilst experiencing some of the rich heritage that Cumbria and Northumberland have to offer.

Hadrian's Cycleway is a great cycling alternative to our ever popular C2C cycling trip, and suitable for those looking for an easier C2C option.

This coast to coast holiday boasts open hill country, peaceful river valleys, and a finish on the seafront at Tynemouth next to the Priory and nearby impressive beaches - a favourite for local surfers. You will be supported by a vehicle and driver all the way, who will provide refreshments and lunch en-route, and will carry bike spares and tools.

Accommodation is in well-appointed bed and breakfasts, inns or small family run hotels. Breakfasts and lunches are provided, and evening meals enjoyed in restaurants or pubs close to the accommodation.

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.

If you fancy extending your ride, take a look at our 6 day self-guided Coast and Castles option where you can continue on from Tynemouth to Edinburgh, with six more fantastic days of cycling. The Coast and Castles route takes you up the stunning Northumberland Coast, along the Tweed Valley in the Scottish Borders, and over the Moorfoot Hills into Edinburgh. Please let us know if you'd like to extend your trip!

If you're interested in doing this holiday with children, then check out our family version of this trip where you may find the information more relevant to your needs.

Like any of our UK supported trips, Hadrian's Cycleway is also available as a private departure for groups of friends, colleagues, families or anyone else! If our standard dates don't work, or you would like a slightly altered itinerary, or you would prefer a trip just for your group please give us a call for a chat.

For more information download our trip notes

Holiday Feedback

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Skedaddle to friends!

Les was an excellent guide. He was professional, friendly and very organised. His detailed explanations each day of our route were very helpful and nothing was too much trouble. We would be delighted if he was our guide on any future trips.

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Skedaddle to friends. The organisation of the trip from start to finish was excellent. Having next to no cycling experience and never having done a cycling holiday before I was apprehensive and unsure whether this would be for me. I needn’t have worried I enjoyed the experience and am already looking forward to next years trip.

Katherine, North Yorkshire
Excellent guide!

A very well organised trip from the pick up at the train station to the final retun drop off, every thing was taken care of during the ride. All of this takes away the hassle and contributes to a more relaxing cycling holiday.

Les was a great guide a very hospitable host he could not do enough for us. A credit to your company that you have someone as good as him working for you!

David, Liverpool
I thoroughly enjoyed it!

This is my second trip with Skedaddle and once again I thoroughly enjoyed it. The grading system is a fair representation of the level you need to be at with your cycling and this trip was definitely the right level for me!

This is a great trip for anyone who wants to experience a Coast to Coast cycle ride without the challenges of the better known C2C. The scenery may be a little less dramatic but there’s still plenty of beautiful countryside to cycle through and I would recommend this trip to anyone thinking of giving a cycling holiday a go who’s maybe not that confident of their fitness.

Catherine, Dundee
Very good trip...

The daily lunch prepared by the guide on the supported trip on Hadrian’s were excellent. Lots of variety and healthy options! The weather cooperated with mostly sunny skies and we had a chance to ride up to the highest point on Hadrian’s where the views were spectacular! The long and fast downhill after going through the Village of Vindolanda was a lot of fun too.

Holly, Pennsylvania
Would use Skedaddle again in a heartbeat...

Again, a very enjoyable holiday – good company and effortlessly well organised.

Will definitely be back next year, possibly more than once!

William, Edinburgh
The guides went the extra mile...

Just wanted to say how much I appreciate the care and support provided to me and the boys over the tour. John and Andy spent so much time with me and were so patient and encouraging!

Sujata, Kent
An amazing time...

Everything was so well organised – food, accommodation and routes. The riding was brilliant and in fantastic company. Thanks you for a great holiday – I am looking forward to my next trip with you already!

Julia, Doncaster
Skedaddle offers a personal touch...

Great way to enjoy cycling / walking – in a group of friendly and like-minded people.

Already looking what else Skedaddle has on offer!

Sandra, UK
Excellent value for money...

There was just the right mix of ‘relaxed organisation‘. Before the trip we were always able to speak to someone about even the smallest query. The tour leader provided great support for those riders who needed encouragement and confidence boosting.

Denise, Lancashire
Impressed by Skedaddle at every point...

The bike provided was far superior than mine and lovely to know it was in good working order and all the hassle of transporting it taken care of. I appreciated the subtle direction by Skedaddle towards a slightly easier cycling holiday, given my age and lack of experience.

The lunches provided were almost a work of art! Very nicely presented with a good range of food; tasty, nutritious and well judged.

I enjoyed every minute of the cycling. I felt safe on the road and my confidence grew considerably over the 3 days. The breaks and route were clearly very well designed.

Sue, Derbyshire
A very well organised holiday...

I found the holiday well organised. The support vehicle was a great comfort and took away the worry of breaking down and left stranded. It was a ‘crutch’ for less experienced riders.

As always my least favourite part of the holiday is the end.

Anne, Derbyshire

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