Directory of Long Distance Cycle Routes Resources

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There are a growing number of "official" long-distance cycle routes in the UK, many (but not all) part of the Sustrans National Cycling Network. They are generally named, and signed.

• "Day-out" short routes should be submitted in the Recreation and Sports category for your locality.
• Travelogues for a named route may be submitted to that route's sub-category; otherwise, please use the Cycling/Travelogues category.

Subcategories

• Kingfisher Cycle Trail
• Moor to Sea
• National Byway
• North Sea
• Pennine Cycleway
• Reivers Cycle Route
• Sea to Sea Cycle Route
• Tour Operators
• Trans-Pennine Trail
• Travelogues
• Walney to Wear Cycle Route
• West Yorkshire Cycle Route

Resources in This Category

• Coast & Castles Bike Ride

  http://www.johndarm.clara.net/candc/candc.htm
  The route runs from Newcastle to Edinburgh, and forms part of National Cycle Network Route 1. General information and photographs.

• Cycle Routes - SE Scotland and NE England

  http://www.bikeroutes.org.uk/
  Detailed descriptions and maps of cycle routes in southeastern Scotland and northeastern England. Includes a collection of reports of tours outside the area.

• Cycle Touring Club (CTC) :: Routes

  http://www.ctc.org.uk/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabID=3398
  Resources from the CTC for leisure cyclists; includes downloadable county maps, information about longer routes and public transport links, and their resources for sale. [Some of their resources are for member access only.]

• Cycle'n Sleep

  http://www.cycle-n-sleep.co.uk/
  A guide to long distance cycling in the UK; includes route maps and guides, elevation profiles, relief maps, accommodation listings, and advice sections.

• Cycle-Routes.org

  http://www.cycle-routes.org/
  Offers independent guides to several long-distance routes on the National Cycle Network, including the Pennine Cycleway, Hadrian's Cycleway, and The Three Rivers route; also describes Sustrans and its programme.

• Cycletouring in Wales and the Welsh Borders

  http://www.kc3.co.uk/~bicycle/sideways/
  The bicycling resource for cyclists visiting Wales. Biking travel and cycle-touring information.

• Great Glen Bikes Route Information

  http://www.greatglenbikes.com/
  Information about cycling holidays between Fort William and Inverness.

• John O'Groats Bike Transport

  http://www.johnogroatsbiketransport.co.uk/
  Bike taxi and courier service; offers details of services, pricing, and contacts.

• Sustrans :: National Cycle Network

  http://www.sustrans.org.uk/
  Information about, and interactive mapping for The National Cycle Network; provided on the official Sustrans website.

• Tarka Trail

  http://www.devon.gov.uk/index/environment/natural_environment/ndccs/tarkatrail.htm
  A cycle and walking route from Braunton to Meeth, using the old railways of North Devon, in the countryside described by Henry Williamson in ‘Tarka the Otter’. Includes a guide and news.

• Waterscape.com

  http://www.waterscape.com/things-to-do/cycling
  The British Waterways guide to canal towpaths for cyclists; includes details of long and short routes, and online application and conditions for a free cycle permit (essential).

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