Temporary mapping to Whitby
Sustrans have sold out of the Discover Yorkshire Moors & Coast Cycle Routes Map and are working towards a revised edition for the summer. In the meantime, here’s the Barnard Castle to Whitby route from the original map in sections one , two and three.
A revised edition of the Walney to Wear map is also due later this year. Continue reading...
After completing the Coast to Coast (Whitehaven to Sunderland) last year my brother Andrew and I decided we would tackle the W2W this year. We decided to opt for the Whitby finish rather than the Sunderland version as we had finished off by riding along the River Wear last year. Continue reading...
Tom and Matty Phillips rode the Walney to Whitby route recently on their tandem, read the fully story and see photos over on their Tandem Adventure website. Continue reading...
Due to the collapse of an old mine shaft, the route just beyond Newton-in-Furness village (map mile marker 6) is closed and a diversion signed. Continue reading...
Part of the route between Barnard Castle and past Bishop Auckland via Hamsterley Forest has changed. Continue reading...
The George and Dragon Inn are holding a beer festival on 25th June 2011 from midday to midnight. There'll be award winning Great British Northern Ale's, wine by the glass, great British cheeses and a famous 60's tribute singer. If you're planning to be in the Barnard Castle area on that date why not call in? Continue reading...
Upgrading work to the Kent Viaduct has begun, meaning that there are no through train services to Barrow from Lancaster until work is due to complete on 17 July. Continue reading...
A new sign has been placed at the entrance to the tunnel under the A590 near to the Derby Arms (near Witherslack). Continue reading...
Great news for local cyclists and those attempting the W2W - the Promenade at Grange-Over-Sands has now been opened up for cycling. Continue reading...
Riders taking the option to vist Kendal can now enjoy the route along the old canal in all weathers following the completion of resurfacing work on a popular cycle path. The 1.5km section from Burton Rd to Canal Head near the town centre is part of a larger Kendal Transport Plan which has seen other improvements in the town including the partial opening of the new Riverside Route and extra toucan crossings at busy road junctions. Continue reading...