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I wouldn't be able to comment on the route you linked to, but will keep in mind for the future :)
280 miles is no mean feat, you're essentially looking at a 24h ride. For audaxing purpose I use 20kph average with breaks at a rule of thumbs but your mileage may vary.
Other coast to coast inspirations:
- Three Coasts 600 (hilly)
- East & West Coast 600 (less hilly)
Both are 600 but it should be possible to shorten them somewhat by "flattening" the loops if that makes sense. I did the 3 coasts and the route was cool. They will probably happen next year too if you're keen!
- Three Coasts 600 (hilly)
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Most obvious places to stay would be Keswick or Penrith.
I've not done the route but it definitely has a few hills.
The full route there and back in a day would be too far but, say Penrith to Whitehaven and back would be a good day ride. -
It’s quite lumpy -you’re crossing the Pennines. I did that route a few years ago and the way we went took us up a pretty steep approach to Alston - it was a bit of a grind. The downhill into town was fun though.
The route is well marked out by Sustrans and is very enjoyable and light on traffic. There are some gravelly bits though (reclaimed train lines) so super skinny tyres aren’t ideal.
https://www.sustrans.org.uk/ncn/map/route/sea-to-sea-c2c
I’d say there and back in one go is ambitious. If you eat hilly 600s for breakfast then have at it, but sounds like you’re aiming for something more social -I’d suggest making a long weekend out of it and enjoying some of the views.
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Apologies in advance if this is the wrong place to ask, but I'm thinking about planning a ride from coast to coast and back again in a day. Is there an established route for this?
The map on here - http://www.c2c-guide.co.uk/ - suggests Whitehaven to Tynemouth. At 140 miles x 2, it might be a little ambitious - how hilly is the route? What sort of average speed is likely to be possible?
Any tips greatly appreciated. I'm planning to go and stay somewhere with family and do the ride in a day with my brother in law and stay in the area for a few days, so a decent start/finish place for families with kids is important.