Simon recommends the following:-

Pink Geranium cafe in Kirkby Stephen: ‘…very cyclist-friendly (they sell energy gels and inner tubes etc. and
offer to fill water bottles etc.), have good food and a nice friendly atmosphere. There are bike racks outside
that you can lock your bike to.’

Four Alls Inn in Ovington: ‘…near Barnard Castle and about half a mile from the Walney to Whitby route
- and only a few miles past the point the Whitby option splits from the Wear section. This is a lovely old
pub with its own micro-brewery (I can recommend their ales) - they charge B & B prices for luxury hotel
style accommodation, are very friendly, will lock your bikes away overnight, and have an excellent restaurant
and as big a breakfast as you could wish for.

Suggits Cafe in Great Ayton: ‘… (just off the route, straight up the main street on the left of the river) is a
fantastic cycling cafe - full of people in Lycra talking about chain rings and what hills they have ridden - huge
mugs of tea and sandwiches at a very good price - basic but just what you want on a ride. Got a brief summary
of some of the upcoming hills from one of the cyclists in there.

Whitby Abbey Youth Hostel: ‘…this is a fantastic location at the top of the steps out of Whitby town centre
with fantastic views, a restaurant, wonderful facilities, helpful staff, a locking bike shed (opened with the
same card that lets you into the bedrooms) with a bike repair stand and a complete set of Park tools to
tackle any maintenance issues anyone could have.

Trans Pennine trains: ‘…the staff were very helpful and made us feel welcome even on overcrowded
trains from Scarborough to Oxenholme on the Bank Holiday Monday.’