way of the roses cycle tour

Way of the Roses

A stunning coast to coast cycling holiday from Morecambe to Bridlington
Overview
  • 1 - Flat as a pancake
  • 2 - Flat with some lumpy bits
  • 3 - Gently undulating
  • 4 - Undulating, some bigger hills
  • 5 - Rolling hills
  • 6 - Hilly but not too steep
  • 7 - Hilly with some steep climbs
  • 8 - Very hilly up to 25% climbs
  • 1 - Very little biking but keen to try 
  • 2 - Cycle a couple of times a week, a few hours per day on flat terrain
  • 3 - Can easily cycle half a day on more hilly terrain 
  • 4 - Can ride for up to 5 hours per day, gently undulating terrain
  • 5 - Can ride for 6 hours per day, some short, steep climbs
  • 6 - Can ride for 7 hours per day on hilly terrain
  • 7 - Comfortable biking for 8 hours per day including long, steep climbs
  • 8 - Cycle several times per week, can ride up to 10 hours per day, steep, physically demanding trails
  • Green - beginners and novices, flat, wide trails, no challenging features
  • Blue - intermediates with basic off-road riding skills, small obstacles, moderate gradients, some short, steep sections
  • Red - proficient mountain bikers, steep and rough, with some technical sections
  • Black - very experienced mountain bikers, very challenging with steep, technical climbs and descents
Total Distance
275 km (171 miles)
Number of days cycling
2 to 5 days
Elevation
Over 2800 metres of climbing and descending
    Summary

    The Way of the Roses cycle route is one of the most exciting and beautiful coast to coast cycling trips out there. If you're looking for a C2C cycling holiday with a difference, why not take on the Way of the Roses? From beautiful historical market towns to underground caverns and amazingly bizarre rock formations, this superb cycling tour has something for everyone

    Beginning along the attractive promenade at Morecambe Bay on the Irish Sea coast and finishing at the famous seaside town of Bridlington, some 170 miles east on the North Sea coast, this fabulous, well signposted cycle route is one of the most scenic C2C challenges out there! You pass through wonderful Lancashire Countryside, the superb Yorkshire Dales and the unique Yorkshire Wolds on this once in a lifetime journey. You can decide how many days of cycling your Way of the Roses biking trip should last - from 2 to 5 days and choose between a self-guided or fully supported cycling holiday.

    Map

    Track

    Highlights
    Biking through the beautiful Yorkshire Dales
    Discovering the underground labyrinth at Stump Cross Caverns
    Exploring the weird and wonderful rock formations at Brimham Rocks
    Strolling around the cobbled streets of the Shambles in York’s historical centre
    Cycling through the incredible ground of Fountains Abbey (a UNESCO World Heritage site)
    What's included
    2 to 5 days of fabulous coast to coast cycling, from Morecambe to Bridlington
    2 to 6 nights of hand-picked, quality accommodation to suit every budget
    One way transfer between Bridlington and Morecambe (alternative transfers can be arranged, additional costs may apply)
    All baggage transfers between accommodation
    Official map of the route and accurate gpx files (specific to your type of bike)
    Detailed list of bike shops and a comprehensive route information pack
    Phone support from our experienced team
    Bike hire available as an additional extra
    Availability
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    Your cycling holiday can be organised on any dates between April and September for groups of two or more people with 2, 3, 4 or 5 days of cycling. Choose your preferred dates and contact us to start planning your UK cycling holiday now. 

    Trip options
    2 days / 2 nights (per person)
    Number of days cycling
    2
    Average daily distance
    137 km (85 miles)
    Fitness
    8
    3 days / 3 nights (per person)
    Number of days cycling
    3
    Average daily distance
    91 km (56 miles)
    Fitness
    6
    4 days / 4 nights (per person)
    Number of days cycling
    4
    Average daily distance
    68 km (42 miles)
    Fitness
    5
    5 days / 5 nights (per person)
    Number of days cycling
    5
    Average daily distance
    55 km (34 miles)
    Fitness
    4
    Prices
    2 days / 2 nights (per person)
    Guest House/Hotel - 4 people
    £390
    Guest House/Hotel - 2 people
    £485
    Luxury - 4 people
    From £30 extra/night
    Luxury - 2 people
    From £30 extra/night
    3 days / 3 nights (per person)
    Guest House/Hotel - 4 people
    £520
    Guest House/Hotel - 2 people
    £630
    Luxury - 4 people
    From £30 extra/night
    Luxury - 2 people
    From £30 extra/night
    4 days / 4 nights (per person)
    Guest House/Hotel - 4 people
    £590
    Guest House/Hotel - 2 people
    £720
    Luxury - 4 people
    From £30 extra/night
    Luxury - 2 people
    From £30 extra/night
    5 days / 5 nights (per person)
    Guest House/Hotel - 4 people
    £695
    Guest House/Hotel - 2 people
    £840
    Luxury - 4 people
    From £30 extra/night
    Luxury - 2 people
    From £30 extra/night
    • We can accommodate groups of any size. If you have a group of 3 people or more than 8 people please contact us for the best price.
    • We use fantastic, tried and tested accommodation but more luxurious upgrades are available in some locations for a supplement
    • Single occupancy rooms are available for a supplement
    • Bunkhouse options are available in some locations if you wish to reduce the price
    • We can add or remove extra accommodation, change transport arrangements or add any other extras you might need 
    Example itinerary
    Enquire/Book

    Hi Peter, Just wanted to say a ‘HUGE’ Thank you for the excellent organisation and planning on our Way of the Roses trip. We all had a fantastic time and will definitely give you a call when we are planning next year’s trip. Once again Many Thanks.

    Caroline, England

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