Carl McKeating - Hadrian’s cycleway: Coast-to-coast cycling from ravenglass to south shields

Carl McKeating and Rachel Crolla 2020

First edition 2020

ISBN 9781783627240

Printed in Singapore by KHL Printing using responsibly sourced paper.

A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library.

All photographs are by the authors unless otherwise stated.

Route mapping by Lovell Johns www.lovelljohns.com

Crown copyright 2020 OS PU100012932. NASA relief data courtesy of ESRI

Updates to this guide

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All of the research, editorial and design work for this guide was completed early in 2020 before the coronavirus lockdown, and the guide was printed during this period. There may be changes to the route as a result, particularly in relation to accommodation and other facilities. Please bear this in mind and let us know of any changes you encounter. Any updates we receive will be reviewed by the authors and shared on the Cicerone website.

Acknowledgements

Thanks in particular to Louise Robinson for coming along on our first experience of the ride. Likewise thanks to Chris Truss for an early start in order to cycle Day 1 and having to pose for our photos at Sellafield which intrigued the police security! Thanks to the energetic three sisters Esther, Kate and Sarah Robinson who were using part of Hadrians Cycleway (HCW) on a tour connecting Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis and who recommend beginning HCW with a hike up Scafell Pike! Thanks also to Matt, Lynne and Phil Robinson for imparting local knowledge of the route and their help with the Emperor Hadrian statue in Brampton.