Long distance routes in Northern England

136 mile route from either Workington or Whitehaven in Cumbria to either Sunderland or Tynemouth on the east coast. The classic coast-to-coast route, usually completed in 3 or 4 days, though a single day has been done, and 7 days has been done!

170 mile route from Tynemouth on the east coast to Whitehaven on the west coast. Often treated as a reverse route to the C2C or the next challenge after the C2C. Usually completed in 4 days. Without the steepest of the C2C hills, but covering some wilder and lonelier parts of the country, and longer.

174 mile route from Ravenglas on the west coast to South Shields on the east coast. A newer route, growing in popularity. Does not have the steepest of the C2C's hills. Plenty of Roman history and tea shops.

151 mile route from Barrow-in-Furness on the west coast to Sunderland on the east coast. A new route, taking in the Cumbrian coast, the Pennines and county Durham. Finishes at the eastern end of the C2C and has a link route to the western end of the C2C at Whitehaven.

215 mile route from Southport on the west coast to Hornsea on the east coast. The longest of the coast to coast challenges, with a mix of country and town, hill and coast riding.

355 mile route from the Peak District to Berwick upon Tweed on the Scottish border. A real challenge with plenty of hills but wonderful scenery.

260 mile waymarked cycle ride around Cumbria, taking in Carlisle, the Eden and Lune valleys, Morecambe Bay, the West Coast and the Solway Firth.

130 miles in two loops including the Ribble Valley, the West Pennine Moors and the Bowland Fells.