Inspired by the pioneering Sea to Sea Cycle Route (C2C), the W2W route passes through a variety of wonderful countryside to the south. It stretches between Walney Island, just outside Barrow-in-Furness on Cumbria’s Irish Sea coast, and both Wearmouth in Sunderland (153 miles) and Whitby
(172 miles) on the North Sea coast. It’s an ideal
‘coast to coast’ cycle touring break or longer holiday.

Mostly on quieter roads, country lanes and cycle paths, it does have a few sections of off-road track, but nothing that a well-shod touring, trekking or hybrid
bike can’t cope with. It’s a challenge route all right,
but really quite achievable and gives great rewards
for your effort.

Hopefully you’ll find plenty to interest and help you here, if not, then please let us know. We ride the route and have regular contact with businesses, local authorities and councils, Sustrans Rangers and other interests along it.