C2C and Cycling for the enthusiast and the family

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Organised by Sustrans (telephone 01 179 290 888) the cross country C2C routes have proved extremely popular over the past two year. You don't have to be a top notch cyclist, there is no heavy time limit, just some of the finest scenery in the world when you pass through the North Pennines.

There are a number of well sign posted routes between Whitehaven & Workington in the west and Sunderland & Tynemouth in the east. Good quality B&B is available on the route with some details in these pages under Accommodation or you can order the excellent C2C Route Guide and Accommodation Book from Curlew Press ISBN1 901224 01 5, price £4.99 ~ Telephone UK 01 768 863 298 or Email at curlew@croftcot.u-net.com or check the website which is www.cumbria.com/cycling.htm

Good information on other cycling and walking holidays can be obtained from DISCOVERY TRAVEL, Haxby, York. Telephone UK 01 904 766 564 or be Email discoverytravel@compuserve.com

Spend a night in the WAVERLEY HOTEL, Whitehaven, which dates back over 300 years. The hotel provides excellent home cooked meals and is close to the C2C route. Call 01 946 694 337 for details.

Arraganons are your Coast To Coast cycle specialists. For expert repairs, wheel building and prompt service, call Penrith 01 768 890 344

It's one of the highest towns in England with loads of charm and character, so why not stop over in ALSTON at the superb CUMBERLAND HOTEL which offers complete packages to C2C cyclists with full English breakfast, single and double en-suite rooms. Call in your reservations now on 01 434 381 875.

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Last modified 30/07/03