Tour: Egremont to Egremont (E)(EP)

GroupTouring
Map Reference54.4799, -3.52751
Ride Start on Google mapsGoogle map
Ride length630 km
Split routesGap 145.33 > 100m
Split info55.65188,-3.19276
Climbing9467 m
MaxGradient35.8012% (suspect calcs!)
Ride effort13996.3 tcEnergy
Added byNeil Wheadon
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Places of Interest

Distance (km)CategoryTitleDescription
0.0interest/castleEgremont Castle (Egremont)Castle Villas, Bookwell, Egremont CA22 2JW Free Access - This is a lovely example of a 10th century castle although only some remains are viable the information boards and feel of the place is still q ...
10.2interest/lighthouseWest Pier Lighthouse (Whitehaven)Whitehaven CA28 7LY Well worth a visit if in Whitehaven but beware of the uneven ground. Also take care walking along the to wall as there is a big drop. The views are great to the Isle of Man, Scotla ...
10.2food/cafeCafe West (Whitehaven)56 King St, Whitehaven CA28 7JH The cafe is run by a local charity, that encourages people with special needs to get into the work place, my experience was fantastic, the food and service is top class ...
10.2interest/museumThe Beacon Museum (Whitehaven)Discover the past, present and future at The Beacon Museum. Between Whitehaven's mines and harbour, this distinctive museum and arts venue tells the story of historic Copeland, an area set amongst the ...
10.2travel/railStationWhitehaven Railway Station (Whitehaven)Station Approach, Bransty Row, Whitehaven CA28 6AX, United Kingdom
10.2interest/museumThe Rum Story (Whitehaven)27 Lowther Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 7DN Recreation of an 18th-century Caribbean island town with displays on slavery and rainforests.
10.2interest/museumThe Beacon MuseumWest Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 7LY A really interesting museum that is light and spacious and set over 4 floors. A small, temporary exhibition on bears in children's literature has some beautif ...
11.2interest/industrialWilliam PitThe picture here are some of the remnants in the general area of the pit from the cyclepath, much has been redeveloped Once described as "The most dangerous pit in the kingdom". Work began on the mine ...
12.2interest/beachTanyard Bay BeachIt's not sandy, only at low tide, close to the railway though Review on Google - Great for rock pooling. Safe to walk on with children and dogs. Very few people seem to walk here. Great views of the c ...
12.2bike/milleniumPostMillenium Signpost near Whitehaven
21.6interest/museumThe Helena Thompson Museum and Stables Cafe (Workington)Park End Road, Workington CA14 4DE The Helena Thompson is both a museum and a community venue serving the town of Workington and the surrounding area. This elegant Georgian house is a Grade II listed ...
21.6food/cafeMr Wilson's Tea Rooms (Workington)King St, Workington CA14 4DL Wednesday: 12:00 - 4:00 Thursday: 12:00 - 4:00 Friday: 12:00 - 4:00 Saturday: 12:00 - 4:00 Sunday: 12:00 - 4:00
22.6bike/milleniumPostMillenium Signpost (Siddick)A useful marker as there is a divergence of Hadrains wall and the Reivers/C2C here
23.8interest/historicBurrow Walls Roman Fort and Medieval Hall (Siddick)OK, not a lot there, but of interest if you like this sort of this and it's right on the Hadrain's Wall, C2c and Reivers Cyclepath
30.5interest/lighthouseMaryport Lighthouse (Maryport)8BD, Salmoor Way, Maryport
30.5travel/railStationMaryport Railway StationMaryport CA15 6NH
30.5interest/museumMaryport Maritime Museum (Maryport)1 Senhouse St, Maryport CA15 6AB The Maritime Museum overlooks the Solway Firth to the Scottish coast. It is situated on the harbour in the historic town of Maryport in a building which was originally ...
30.5children/farmparkLake District Coastal AquariumS Quay, Maryport CA15 8AB Aquarium and aquatic display hall plus an adventure park with model boats, crazy golf and a cafe.
31.6interest/museumSenhouse Roman Museum (Maryport)The Battery, The Promenade, Maryport CA15 6JD Dramatically sited on cliffs overlooking the Solway Firth, this award winning museum is next to a Roman fort probably founded in the first century AD and ...
35.7interest/historicMilefortlet 21 (Maryport)B5300, Maryport CA15 6SL A small bit of Roman history on the Allonby cost It's just to the right of the cyclepath
39.0food/cafeAllonby Tea Room & Gift ShopThe Square, Allonby, Maryport CA15 6QA
39.0stay/campsiteSpring Lea Holiday Centre (Allonby)Allonby, Maryport CA15 6QF Flat site for camping. We were put close to the playpark. The field seems dedicated to tents and away from the caravans and holiday park. It was also only 30 metres from the ...
44.3food/gardenCentreBank Mill NurseriesBank Mill Visitor Centre, Beckfoot, Silloth, CA7 4LF From Google reviews A nursery with a cafe/ Bistro. I only went into the cafe which had a good selection of cakes and scones. Meals were also availa ...
50.8food/cafeThe Fairydust Emporium (Silloth)8 Eden St, Silloth, Wigton CA7 4AD Quite a place, we visited in July 2021. You ring a bell to order, mad decorations but ever so good. Don't try to split the GBP12 teas, the owner doesn't like it. If ...
50.8food/cafeSilloth Cafe (Silloth)2 Station Rd, Silloth, Wigton CA7 4AE Fish and chips really
60.5interest/churchHolme Cultram (Abbeytown)68 Friars Garth, Abbeytown, Wigton CA7 4SG Holme Cultram St Mary was built in the 12th century, a former Cistercian Abbey, founded by monks from Melrose Abbey. It is one of the few remaining Cistercia ...
66.8food/pubJoiners Arms (Newton Arlosh)Newton Arlosh, Wigton CA7 5ET
84.0food/pubThe Kings Arms Inn (Bowness-on-Solway)Kings Arms, Bowness-on-Solway, Wigton, Cumbria. CA7 5AF
84.0food/cafeHunter Leisure Cafe (Bowness-on-Solway)Bowness House Farm, Bowness-on-Solway, Wigton CA7 5AF
84.0food/cafePeartree tea room (Bowness-on-Solway)Barwise Brow, Bowness-on-Solway, Wigton CA7 5AF CLOSED TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY
86.0food/pubThe Hope & Anchor (Port Carlisle)Main Street Port Carlisle Wigton Cumbria, CA7 5BU Serves teas and coffees not an eatery as such
95.7interest/churchSaint Michael's Church (Burgh on Sands)The Rectory, Burgh by Sands, Carlisle CA5 6AW King Edward First lay in state here after he died in 1307
95.7interest/historicEdward 1st Monument (Burgh by Sands)Burgh by Sands, Carlisle CA5 6EH At the end of the River Eden, at the Solway Firth, is a grand stone monument, surrounded by a spiked iron fence, which marks the death-site of Edward I, the 'Hammer of ...
95.7interest/historicEdward 1st Statue (Burgh by Sands)Burgh by Sands, Carlisle CA5 6AN By the pub
95.7food/pubGreyhound Inn (Burgh by Sands)Burgh by Sands, Carlisle CA5 6AN
103.5interest/museumCumbria Museum of military life (Carlisle)The Castle, Alma Block, Carlisle CA3 8UR Discover the 300 year history of Cumbria's County Infantry Regiment in this new interactive visitor attraction located in Carlisle Castle. In the castle ground ...
103.5interest/castleCarlisle Castle (Carlisle) - English HeritageCastle Way, Carlisle CA3 8UR Standing proud in the city it has dominated for nine centuries, Carlisle Castle remained a working fortress until well within living memory. It has withstood many sieges, ...
103.5interest/museumTullie House Museum And Art Gallery (Carlisle)Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery, Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TP 3 storied exhibition Lower - Roman Upper - Historical including the Reivers Bike Parking - This is a really good place to l ...
103.5food/shopCranstons (Carlisle)44 Fisher St, Carlisle CA3 8RF Central Carlisle is full of cafes and clothes shops. However this place exists. Full of lovely food, a little pricey but far cheaper than a cafe
103.5bike/shopScotby Cycles (Carlisle)Church Street, Carlisle
105.6interest/historicCumberland and West Moreland War Memorial (Carlisle)The Cumberland and Westmorland Joint Counties' War Memorial, designed by Sir Robert Lorimer and built in 1921-22 at Rickerby Park, Carlisle, is listed at Grade II* for the following principal reasons: ...
114.5interest/historicWarwick Bridge Corn Mill (Warwick Bridge)Warwick Bridge Corn Mill, Little Corby Road, Warwick Bridge, Carlisle, CA4 8RE The mill is situated at the junction of the A69 Carlisle to Newcastle road and Little Corby Road, about 6 miles east of C ...
121.0bike/milleniumPostNear Brampton
122.0interest/visitorCentreBrampton Tourist Information Centre (Brampton)Market Pl, Brampton CA8 1RW
122.0food/cafeBerry tearoom (Bampton)19 High Cross St, Brampton CA8 1RP
122.0food/cafeMr Browns (Bampton)17 Front St, Brampton CA8 1NG
126.2interest/churchLanercost Priory and Cafe (English Heritage)The beautiful and now tranquil setting of Augustinian Lanercost Priory belies an often troubled history. Standing close to Hadrian's Wall, it suffered frequent attacks during the long Anglo-Scottish w ...
127.2interest/historicHare Hill - Hadrian's Wall (Brampton) - English HeritageHare Hill, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2JJ Hare Hill in Cumbria is the tallest remaining stretch of Hadrian's Wall, standing up to three metres high. It probably survived because it was later built into th ...
128.2interest/historicBanks East Turret - Hadrian's Wall (English Heritage)Free Access Banks East in Cumbria is the best preserved turret or observation tower in the western sector of Hadrian's Wall, where the Wall, instigated on the orders of the emperor Hadrian in AD 122, ...
128.2interest/historicPike Hill Signal Tower - Hadrian's Wall (English Heritage)Free Access Pike Hill is one of the few visible elements of the Roman frontier that pre-date Hadrian's Wall. Before the Wall was built in the early 2nd century AD, the soldiers posted here communicate ...
131.9interest/historicLeahill Turret and Piper Sike Turret - Hadrian's Wall (Wall Bowers) - English HeritageWall Bowers, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2BX Free Access - The three-mile stretch of Hadrian's Wall that survives west of Birdoswald Roman Fort in Cumbria tells us much about how the Wall worked and develo ...
131.9interest/historicBirdoswald West 49b Turret
131.9interest/historicBirdoswald Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall (Gilsland) - English HeritageGilsland, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 7DD Start your Hadrian's Wall adventure at Birdoswald Roman Fort in Cumbria. Here you can still see the remains of all of the Wall's defining features. Stand in awe as ...
134.0interest/historicWillowford Wall, Turrets and Bridge - Hadrian's Wall (Gilsland) - English HeritageGilsland, Cumbria, CA8 7DA Free Access - A fine 914 metre stretch of Wall, including two turrets and impressive bridge remains beside the River Irthing. Linked by a bridge to Birdoswald Roman Fort.
134.0interest/historicHarrows Scar Milecastle and Wall - Hadrian's Wall (Gilsland) - English HeritageGilsland, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 7DD Free Access - A mile-long section of the Wall, rebuilt in stone later in Hadrian's reign. It is linked to Birdoswald Roman Fort.
135.1interest/historicMilecastle 48- Hadrian's Wall (Gilsland) - English Heritage)Gilsland, Cumbria, CA8 7BJ Free Access - One of the best-preserved milecastles on Hadrian's Wall, Poltross Burn Milecastle is unusually large: it contained two barrack blocks, one on either side of a ...
135.1food/cafeHouse Of Meg (Gilsland)4 Hall Terrace, Gilsland,Cumbria, CA8 7BW CLOSED WEDNESDAY Also the village shop
137.1interest/castleThirlwall Castle (Greenhead)Thirlwall Castle Greenhead Life in Northumberland between 1300 and 1600 was dangerous and unstable. Important families such as the Thirlwalls protected themselves against attack by building strong def ...
138.1food/cafeGreenhead TearoomGreenhead, Brampton CA8 7HD Open daily 10:00 - 16:00
139.1interest/museumRoman Army Museum (Greenhead)Chesterholm Museum, Bardon Mill, Hexham, NE47 7JN Come to the Roman Army Museum and immerse yourself in the life of a Roman soldier. The museum includes three galleries, 3D film and holographic classr ...
139.1interest/historicWalltown Crags - Hadrian's Wall (Greenhead) - English HeritageGreenhead, Hexham, Northumberland, CA8 7JD Free Access - This is one of the finest places to see Hadrian's Wall, where it snakes and dives through dramatic countryside along the crags of the Whin Sill ...
139.1interest/countryParkWalltown Country Park (Greenhead) - Northumberland National ParkWalltown Quarry, Greenhead, Brampton CA8 7HF Walltown Country Park lies on the line of Hadrian's Wall, near the village of Greenhead. 45 years ago, this site was a working quarry, where the hard whins ...
142.2food/cafeThe Pillar Box Cafe (Haltwhistle)Main St, Haltwhistle NE49 0AZ
144.2food/pubMilecastle Inn
144.2interest/historicMilecastle 42 - Hadrian's Wall (Haltwhistle) - English HeritageHaltwhistle, Hexham, Northumberland, NE49 9PJ Free Access - At Cawfields is a dramatic stretch of Hadrian's Wall on a steep slope, one of the highest standing sections of the Wall. Within its length t ...
147.3stay/campsiteWinshields Farm Bunkbarn (Bardon Mill)Twice Brewed, Military Road, Bardon Mill, Hexham NE47 7AN For 2022 we plan to open the bunk barn to walkers and cyclists. The bunk barn is in one large bedroom sleeping up to 5 people in single beds . ...
147.3interest/miscThe Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre (Bardon Mill)National Landscape Discovery Centre, Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland NE47 7AN It's a hub for the rural economy; a laboratory; centre and base for education from primary to tertiary level; a driver ...
149.3interest/historicVindolanda - Hadrians WallHexham NE47 7JN
150.3interest/historicHousesteads Roman Fort and Hadrian's Wall (Bardon Mill) - National TrustNear Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 6NN Head to Housesteads Roman Fort for a real insight into Roman military life and discover the past behind the archaeological remains, using the stone w ...
150.3interest/historicMilecastle 37 - Hadrian's Wall (Hexham)Unnamed Road, NE47, Hexham
151.4bike/milleniumPostNear Vindolanda
163.8interest/historicChesters Roman Fort, Museum and cafe - Hadrian's Wall (Chollerford) - English HeritageChollerford, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4EU Come and see what life was like at one the Roman Empire's most northern outposts. Chesters Roman Fort is the most complete Roman cavalry fort in Britain - ...
163.8interest/historicChesters Bridge Abutment - Hadrian's Wall (Chollerford) - English HeritageChollerford, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4EN Free Entry Close to Chesters Roman Fort in Northumberland are the remains of a Roman bridge across the North Tyne. On the eastern river bank you can see e ...
165.0interest/historicBrunton Turret - Hadrian's Wall (Chollerford) - English HeritageChollerford, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4EJ Free Entry Wall section and a surviving piece of turret two and a half metres high, built by men of the Twentieth Legion.
167.0food/cafeCitrus Catering (Warden)Boatside Business Centre, Warden, Hexham NE46 4SH
170.2food/cafeBunters Coffee Shop (Hexham)10 Hallgate, Hexham NE46 1XD
170.2interest/picnicPicnic Tyne GreenA place by the river with good tables on the Hadrian's Wall cycleway There are toilets here as well
170.2misc/toiletsToilets at Tyne Green (Hexham)Hexham
170.2food/cafeCafe Enna at Tynedale Golf Club (Hexham)Tyne Green, Hexham NE46 3HQ https://www.facebook.com/cafeennatynegreen/
170.2food/cafeThe Small World Café (Hexham)Tribune House, Market Pl, Hexham NE46 3PB
175.3food/cafeThe Watling Coffee House (Corbridge)11 Watling St, Corbridge NE45 5AG Open every day 09:00 - 16:00
175.3food/cafeTea and Tipple (Corbridge)18 Market Pl, Corbridge NE45 5AW Traditional tea room and cafe.
175.3food/bakeryGrants Bakery (Corbridge)Market Pl, Corbridge NE45 5AW
175.3interest/historicCorbridge Roman Town - Hadrian's Wall (Corbridge) - English HeritageCorchester Lane, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5NT Not all the sites on Hadrian's Wall were heavily guarded fortresses. Corbridge was once a bustling town and supply base where Romans and civilians ...
179.6food/cafeThe Station Coffee House (Riding Mill)Dene Cl, Riding Mill, Northumberland NE44 6JD Open Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 - 16:00 (till 19:30 Wednesday) CLOSED SUNDAY and MONDAY
182.9food/cafeBywell Coffee Barn (Bywell)South Acomb Farm, Bywell, Stocksfield NE43 7AQ Open daily 10:00 - 16:00
184.9interest/houseCherryburn (Stocksfield) - National TrustStation Bank, Mickley Square, Stocksfield NE43 7DD Cottage and farmhouse, the birthplace of Thomas Bewick This unassuming Northumbrian farmstead is the birthplace of famous artist and naturalist Thoma ...
185.9interest/churchOvingham Church (Ovingham)Ovingham NE42 6BW, Has a very old tower
187.0interest/castlePrudhoe Castle (Prudhoe) - English HeritageCastle View, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6NA Prudhoe Castle has many a story to tell so a family day out to this Northumberland fortress is truly worthwhile. Bult as part of a series of Norman Castl ...
187.0food/cafeTyne Riverside cafe (Prudhoe)Tyne Riverside Country Park, Prudhoe NE42 6NP
187.0travel/railStationPrudhoe Railway Station (Prudhoe)Prudhoe NE42 6NJ
188.0bike/shopGiant Store Newcastle 1A Princess Ct, Prudhoe NE42 6PL
188.0bike/shopCycle Art (Prudhoe)Unit 3F, Princess Court, Low Prudhoe Trading Estate, Prudhoe NE42 6PL Open Monday to Saturday 09:00 - 17:00 (17:30 on Saturday) CLOSED SUNDAY Shop - More of a bicycle art installation Cafe - Whether y ...
191.1food/cafeThe Hearth (Horsley)The Hearth, Main Road, Horsley, Northumberland NE15 0NT Small cafe and arts centre.
191.1food/cafeThe Hearth Cafe (Horsley)The Hearth, Main Road, Horsley, Northumberland, NE15 0NT Tuesday - Friday 9.30am - 4.00pm Saturday - Sunday 10am - 4.00pm CLOSED MONDAY An arts centre and cafe
194.7interest/wildlifeWhittle Dene Reservoirs Nature Reserve (Horsley) - Northumberland Wildlife TrustNorth of Horsley, Horsley, Northumberland A collection of small lakes and reservoirs on the Hadrian's Wall Trail attracting rich bird life.
209.7food/cafeCapheaton Tearoom (Silver Hill)Silver Hill, Newcastle upon Tyne NE19 2AA, United Kingdom Remowned local tearoom for cyclists Only open at W/E
213.1interest/houseWallington (Cambo) - National TrustCambo, near Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 4AR B6342, Cambo, Morpeth NE61 4AR Discover Wallington, where an historical house meets rolling hills, woodlands and walled gardens. Gifted to you by Sir Char ...
224.2interest/historicWinter's Gibbet (Elsdon)Really good place to visit. When you see the gibbet you get an uncontrollable urge to find out more on what happened. Some quick history is the original gibbet was erected in 1792 to suspend the body ...
228.0interest/castleElsdon Castle (Elsdon)Elsdon, Newcastle upon Tyne NE19 1AB - Free Entry Calling it a castle is a bit misleading. It's actually the remains of a motte and bailey castle built shortly after the Norman conquest. That said, it ...
228.0food/cafeBird in Bush Inn and Coffee Shop (Elsdon)Village Green, Elsdon, Newcastle upon Tyne NE19 1AA
228.0food/cafeImpromptu Cafe (Elsdon)The Schoolhouse, Elsdon, Northumberland, NE19 1AA Open Friday - Sunday 10:00 -16:00
241.5food/cafeThe Star Inn (Harbottle) Harbottle, Morpeth NE65 7DG A bit of a find in an area with not a lot Cafe (closed Tuesdays) Pub Shop Tables and seating
266.3food/cafeIngram Cafe (Ingram)Wardens Lodge, Ingram, NE66 4LT Open every day 10:00 - 17:00
278.5stay/hostelWooler YHA30 Cheviot Street, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6LW YHA ACCESS INFORMATION 2022 in DOCUMENT Map references OS Map: 75 OS Grid Ref: NT991278 Lat/Lng: 55.543758, -2.0140453 What3words locate.herbs.mailb ...
278.5food/cafeRamblers (Wooler)48 High St, Wooler NE71 6BG Open daily 09:00 - 17:00 CLOSED SUNDAY
278.5food/icecreamDoddington Dairy Milk Bar & Cafe (Wooler)We serve breakfast, light lunches, drinks and coffee and have a fabulous array of cakes and treats - Not to forget Our famous Doddington Dairy ice creams which is made just down the road from our own ...
278.5food/bakeryCheviot Farm Bakery (Wooler)27 High St, Wooler NE71 6BU
278.5food/cafeThe Terrace Cafe (Wooler)18 Market Place, Wooler, NE71 6LQ Open daily 08:30 - 16:30
279.5stay/hotelTankerville Arms Hotel (Wooler)Nice place to stop The evening meal was a bit greasy and one dimensional but the service was great, recommended
285.8interest/historicAd GefrinJust a field and memorial but... Ad Gefrin is one of the most important archaeological sites in early medieval Britain, yet it is one that few members of the public are aware of. There has been a sett ...
307.4travel/mapKelso cycle trailsStarting from the Mayfield public car park (located on the north bank of the Tweed between the old and new bridges in Kelso). The routes use mostly quiet, unclassified or B class roads, although the y ...
307.4food/cafeThe Hoot 'n' Cat (Kelso)5A The Knowes, Kelso TD5 7BH Open Wed - Sat 9:30 -16:00,closed Sun, Mon
308.5misc/toiletsPublic Toilet (Kelso)13 Horsemarket, Kelso TD5 7HE
308.5interest/churchKelso Abbey (Kelso)Kelso, Scottish Borders TD5 7JD Wander among the remains of a spectacular example of Scottish monastic architecture. Kelso Abbey was founded in the 1100s and was one of Scotland's largest and wealthie ...
308.5food/cafeThe Cream Chimneys (Kelso)15 The Square, Kelso TD5 7HH
308.5food/cafeSeasons (Kelso)20 Roxburgh St, Kelso TD5 7DH Open daily 8:45 - 16:45, Sun 11:00 - 16:00
309.6interest/castleFloors Castle & Gardens (Kelso)Roxburghe Estates , Kelso , Roxburghshire, TD5 7RL Scotland Floors Castle, the largest inhabited castle in Scotland and family home of the 11th Duke of Roxburghe. Built for the 1st Duke of Roxburghe i ...
319.0interest/historicSmailholm Tower (Kelso)Smailholm Tower, Sandyknowe Farm, Kelso TD5 7PG Visit a place that inspired Sir Walter Scott. Ancestors of the great Romantic novelist had called the tower home, and Scott learned the power of border ...
323.2misc/viewpointScott's View (Melrose)On the B6356, Melrose TD6
324.2interest/historicWilliam Wallace Statue, BemersydeDryburgh, Melrose TD6 0RQ A short walk- mostly under the cover of trees. Quite flat so should be easy for anyone to make it. Cool statue to see and well documented by plaques and signed explaining the ...
324.2interest/churchDryburgh Abbey (St Boswells)Dryburgh, St Boswells, Roxburghshire, TD6 0RQ Wander around this remarkably complete medieval ruin by the River Tweed to grasp the appeal of monastic life. You can still see plaster and paintwork insi ...
325.2food/pubDryburgh Arms Pub (Newtown St Boswells)Melbourne Place, Newton St Boswells TD6 0PA
328.4interest/industrialLeaderfoot Viaduct (Melrose)Melrose TD6 9DB The Leaderfoot Viaduct, also known as the Drygrange Viaduct, is a railway viaduct over the River Tweed near Melrose in the Scottish Borders
329.4food/cafeApples for Jam (Melrose)14 High St, Melrose, TD6 9PA
329.4interest/gardenPriorwood Garden (Melrose) - National Trust for Scotland)Priorwood Garden, Abbey Street, Melrose, Borders TD6 9PX Explore the rustic walled garden located in the ancient precinct of Melrose Abbey. Discover the history of the garden. Enjoy a picnic in the ol ...
329.4bike/shopWillow eBikes (Melrose)Melrose, Roxburghshire TD69PS
329.4food/cafeGreenhouse Cafe (Melrose)6 Buccleuch St, Melrose TD6 9LD Open daily 8:00 - 17:00.
329.4misc/toiletsPublic Toilets (Melrose)Abbey St, Melrose TD6 9PZ
329.4interest/churchMelrose Abbey (Melrose)Abbey Street, Melrose, Roxburghshire, TD6 9LG Discover a place so beloved by Robert the Bruce, he chose it as the final resting place for his heart. Melrose Abbey is a magnificent ruin on a grand scal ...
329.4interest/museumThe Trimontium Museum Trust (Melrose)Trimontium Museum, Market Square, Melrose, Scottish Borders TD6 9PN Trimontium Roman fort near Newstead, just east of Melrose is of international importance as the largest Roman fort and settlement no ...
329.4bike/shopHardies Bikes (Melrose)Hamilton Place, Abbey St, Melrose TD6 9PZ
330.5travel/mapMelrose cycle trailsThe starting point for trails is the car park at St. Dunstans Park, located off the west end of Melrose High Street almost opposite the Greenyards rugby ground. (High St, Melrose TD6 9RY) The trails a ...
330.5interest/gardenHarmony Garden (Melrose) - National Trust for Scotland)Harmony Garden, St Mary's Road, Melrose TD6 9LJ Escape from everyday life in this peaceful and beautiful garden. Visit in springtime and you'll be treated to outstanding displays of flowering bulbs. A ...
332.8bike/shopJust Cycle Ltd (Tweedbank)5 Tweedbank Craft Centre, Tweedbank, Galashiels, Roxburghshire, Scottish Borders TD1 3RU Recondition old bikes
334.8interest/houseAbbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott (Abbotsford)The Abbotsford Trust, Abbotsford, Melrose, Roxburghshire TD6 9BQ Abbotsford is the extraordinary home of the 19th century novelist and 'Great Scott' who popularised tartan, saved the Scottish banknote ...
336.8interest/historicOld Tweed Bridge (Galashiels)Unnamed Road 3PF, Galashiels Restored Bridge, now a cycle crossing The Old Tweed Bridge was opened by Sir Walter Scott in 1832 and it was the main link between Selkirk and Galashiels for 140 years.
352.5food/cafeCaberston Farm Coffee Shop (Walkerburn)1 Peebles Rd, Walkerburn EH43 6AS
354.6travel/mapInnerleithen to the Piper’s Grave Cycle RouteStart at Memorial Hall, 11 Leithen Rd, Innerleithen EH44 6HX - 13.5 Miles GPX at https://tandem-club.org.uk/rides?cmd=view&id=891 More routes at https://www.gotweedvalley.co.uk/8-easy-bike-routes A sc ...
355.6travel/mapInnerleithen cycle trailsThe routes take in both open hill country and wooded river valleys and vary in length between 37 and 53 miles. All routes use quiet unclassified or B class roads where possible but the use of some A c ...
355.6food/cafeNo1 Peebles Road (Innerleithen)1 Peebles Rd, Innerleithen EH44 6QX Open daily 08:00 - 17:00, closed Tues Faulty - The www address has lost it's security certificate - January 2023
355.6travel/mapTweed Valley Railway path, Innerleithen and Peebles Bike rideSee https://www.visitscotland.com/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/cycling/sustrans-map#/day-trips/tweed-valley-loop Start at 1 High St, Innerleithen EH44 6HA. The bike shop in 2024 was next to Leithen ...
355.6bike/shopTweed Valley Bikes (Innerleithen)60 High St, Innerleithen EH44 6HF
355.6travel/mapWild about Walkerburn Cycle RouteStart at Traquair Arms Hotel, Traquair Rd, Innerleithen EH44 6PD - 5.1 Miles GPX at https://tandem-club.org.uk/rides?cmd=view&id=890 8 Routes at https://www.gotweedvalley.co.uk/8-easy-bike-routes A sh ...
355.6food/cafeLoulabelles (Innerleithen)12 High St, Innerleithen EH44 6HA
355.6travel/mapInnerleithen mountain bike trailsTweedbank Ley, Innerleithen EH44 6PW
355.6interest/museumSt Ronan's Wells (Wells Brae)Wells Brae, Innerleithen EH44 6RB St. Ronan's Wells was a popular spa where people came to drink the water from the sulphurous spring which helped with their ailments. At one time rivalling the town o ...
355.6food/bakeryJohn Adam Bakery (Innerleithen)Innerleithen EH44 6QN
355.6interest/museumRobert Smail's Printing Works (Innerleithen) - National Trust for ScotlandRobert Smail's Printing Works, 7 - 9 High Street, Innerleithen EH44 6HA Try your hand at being an apprentice compositor in the Caseroom. See how newspapers, tickets, posters and letterheads were print ...
359.7food/cafeNashy’s (Cardrona)Nashys coffee house Old station building, Cardrona EH45 9HX Open 9:00 - 16:30 Wed - Sun. Closed Mon & Tues
361.7food/cafeGlentress Peel Cafe (Peebles)Glentress Peel, Peebles EH45 8NB Open 09:00 - 16:00 every day (till 17:00 on Saturday)
361.7travel/mapGlentress Mountain Bike Trail CentrePeebles EH45 8NB Information at https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/forest-parks/tweed-valley-forest-park/glentress
361.7bike/shopAlpine Bikes (Glentress)Unit 2 Glentress Peel, Glentress Foresest, Peebles EH45 8NB
364.8stay/hotelTontine Hotel (Peebles)Nive hotel Huge dining room, used to be used for dancing
364.8travel/mapManor Farm loop from PeeblesStart at Tontine Hotel, High St, Peebles EH45 8AJ GPX at https://tandem-club.org.uk/rides?cmd=view&id=886 Part of 8 rides https://www.gotweedvalley.co.uk/8-easy-bike-routes
364.8travel/mapGlentress Nature RouteStart at Peebles Hydro Hotel, Innerleithen Rd, Peebles EH45 8LX - 6 miles , off road Also at https://www.visitscotland.com/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/cycling/sustrans-map#/day-trips/glentress-nat ...
364.8interest/churchCross Kirk, (Peebles) - Historic Environment ScotlandCross Road, Peebles EH45 8DH Visit an ancient holy site associated with miracles and the grave of a saint. A fine cross was found on the site of the Cross Kirk in 1241, followed by the discovery of a ...
364.8travel/mapDiscover Eddleston Cycle RouteStart at Eastgate Theatre, Eastgate, Peebles EH45 8AD GPX at https://tandem-club.org.uk/rides?cmd=view&id=888 Explore a new multi-use path that follows a rejuvenated river from Peebles to Eddleston. F ...
364.8travel/mapPeebles cycle trailsThe starting point for routes is Kingsmeadows car park, located on the south side of the River Tweed, just over the bridge from the west end of the High Street. (1-2 Kingsmeadows Rd, Peebles EH45 9EN) ...
364.8travel/mapRailway Path Explorer Cycle Route (Peebles)Start at Tweed Green Peebles, EH45 8AN GPX at https://tandem-club.org.uk/rides?cmd=view&id=889 Part of 8 routes at https://www.gotweedvalley.co.uk/8-easy-bike-routes
365.9food/cafeRamblers Cafe (Old Peebles)1-2 Old Town, Peebles EH45 8JF
366.9interest/castleNeidpath Castle (Peebles)Neidpath Castle, Peebles, EH45 8NW Wedding Venue
366.9interest/historicNeidpath Viaduct (Peebles)dismantled railway, Peebles EH45 9ED, United Kingdom Classic viewpoint, easy access to the historic tunnel through the hillside which, astonishingly, remains open, nestled amongst some lovely woodland ...
375.8travel/mapStrobo to Broughton Cycle LoopStart at The Village Hall, Stobo, Peebles EH45 8NX - 11.50 miles GPX at https://tandem-club.org.uk/rides?cmd=view&id=887 Discover an area of outstanding natural beauty on a route that climbs above the ...
376.8interest/gardenDawyck Botanic GardenNestled in the picturesque Scottish Borders, Dawyck is home to one of Scotland's finest tree collections and to an abundance of plant treasures from Nepal, Chile, China and more.
376.8food/cafeThe Dawyck Cafe at Dawyck Botanic GardenDawyck Botanic Garden, Stobo, Peebles EH45 9JU
415.0food/cafeCafe Ariete (Moffat)10 High St, Moffat DG10 9HF
415.0interest/historicColvin Fountain / Moffat Ram (Moffat)65 High St, Moffat DG10 9HG, United Kingdom Ram statue as a fountain
415.0food/cafeMutchies Munchies (Moffatt)65 High St, Moffat DG10 9HG Open daily 9:00 - 16:00, Tues & Wed 9:00 - 15:00
416.0travel/mapLochwood Tower Cycle Ride (Moffat)Start in the centre of Moffat, Holm St, Moffat DG10 9EB - 17 Miles A route of approximately 17 miles on a range of quiet country roads through farmland, woodland and open hillside. The route involves ...
416.0travel/mapBarnhill Springs from Moffat Town Centre Cycle RideStart near Altrive Place, Holm St, Moffat DG10 9EB - 9.4 Miles This is primarily on quiet side roads but includes a section of the cycle path along the route of the old A74. It is particularly well su ...
416.0travel/mapWamphrey Glen Cycle RouteStart on High St, Moffat DG10 9EF - 18 miles
416.0food/cafeMarchbank Bakers (Moffat)1 Bank Square, Moffat DG10 9EH
416.0interest/museumMoffat Museum (Moffat)Harthope House, Churchgate, Moffat, Dumfriesshire. DG10 9EG Free Entry
417.0interest/wildlifeMoffat Community Nature Reserve (Moffat)Beattock Road, Moffat, Moffat DG10 9SF, United Kingdom NOTE that there are TWO Nature Reserves located in this area. They are in close proximity and partly share a common boundary. Dyke Farm Nature Re ...
424.1interest/historicLochwood Castle (Raehills)B7020, Moffat DG10 9PS It was the residence of the Johnstone family of Annandale, from the 12th to early 18th Century. The L-plan tower was built in the 15th century, and part of it remains standing. ...
438.6misc/toiletsCastle St Public Toilet (Lochmaben)13 Castle St, Lochmaben, Lockerbie DG11 1PA, United Kingdom
438.6food/cafeGraham Bakery (Lochmaben)29 High St, Lochmaben, Lockerbie DG11 1NG
438.6stay/campsiteKirk Loch Campsite (Lochmaben)Lochmaben, Lockerbie DG11 1NU Small - Stunning views from the campsite, lovely overnight stay here at Kirkloch which has fantastic facilities. Cash only but no problem as an ATM is within easy walking ...
439.6interest/castleLochmaben Castle (Lochmaben) - Historic Environment ScotlandLochmaben, Dumfries and Galloway - Grid reference - NY 088 811 Lochmaben Castle was an important outpost in hostile territory for the English, and they made tremendous efforts to keep it in their poss ...
452.8interest/historicRepentance tower (Lockerbie)Hoddom, Lockerbie DG11 1AS Amazing views and steeped in history, well worth the yomp up the hill to get to it. Little bit of a shame that it's not better looked after and that you can't get in the tow ...
459.0travel/mapRuthwell and Caerlaveroc Castle Cycle Route (Annan)Start on Anna, High St, Annan DG12 6AD - 28 Miles
459.0travel/mapEcclefechanan and Hoddum Cycle RideStart Annan High Street - 13 miles
459.0interest/museumAnnan Museum (Annan) - Dumfies and Galloway CultureAnnan Museum, Bank Street, Annan DG12 6AA A family friendly museum housing a permanent exhibition on the history of Annan and the surrounding area. A fascinating journey through time takes visitors fr ...
459.0travel/mapFair Helens Grave and Eaglesfield Cycle RouteStart at High St, Annan DG12 6DJ - 17 Miles
460.0food/cafeQuarter Cake Cafe (Annan)Butts St, Annan DG12 5AN
460.0food/cafeThe Cafe Royal (Annan)95 High Street, Annan, DG12 6DJ
473.5food/cafeOld Toll Bar Cafe (Gretna Green)Sarkfoot Road, Gretna, DG16 5JD Open daily 9:30 - 16:00
480.2food/pubThe Crown & Thistle (Rockcliffe)Rockcliffe, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4AA
488.3interest/historicThe Citadel (Carlisle)English St, Carlisle, CA3 8NA The immense and impressive oval towers that dominate the southern entrance to the City of Carlisle, have a complex history. The two bastions known as The Citadel housed, ...
488.3travel/railStationCarlisle Railway Station (Carlisle)Court Square, Carlisle CA1 1QZ
494.6bike/shopMystery Cycles (Dalston)18B The Square, Dalston, Carlisle CA5 7PY
494.6travel/railStationDalston Railway Station (Dalston)Dalston station, Station Road, Dalston, Cumbria, CA5 7LT
494.6food/cafeCountry Kitchen cafe (Dalston)5 The Square, Dalston, Carlisle CA5 7PJ Almost someones house There is a small seating area inside. Out the back is a large enclosed courtyard where you can easily keep an eye on the tandem
494.6food/cafeCrumbs (Dalston)14 Carlisle Rd, Dalston, Carlisle CA5 7PY
498.9interest/houseRose CastleAdded here as it is mentioned as an attraction, but you can't visit it
499.9interest/churchAll Saints Church (Raughton Head)Raughton Head, Dalston, Carlisle CA5 7DD Interesting to look round If it's open, as you enter on the right is a room with a kettle and bars on an honesty system. There is a bench outside to sit on
508.7food/cafeHesket Newmarket Village Shop and cafeThe Village Shop in Hesket Newmarket is at the heart of the community. Owned by Liz and Andy Bothamley this bustling local shop also incorporates the post office and a delightful tea room. Servicing t ...
508.7food/pubThe Old Crown (Hesket Newmarket)2 Beech Cottages, Hesket Newmarket, Wigton CA7 8JG IT DOES NOT DO FOOD , but Britain's first co-operatively owned pub
510.8travel/carParkingCar park in caldbeck
510.8food/cafeWatermill Cafe (Caldbeck)Priest's Mill, Caldbeck, CA7 8DR Indoor and outdoor seating, off the main road through
510.8food/cafeMuddy Duck Cafe (Caldbeck)Muddy Duck Cafe, The Old Smithy, Midtown, Caldbeck CA7 8EL CLOSED MONDAY and TUESDAY
510.8food/pubOddfellow Arms (Caldbeck)Caldbeck, Wigton CA7 8EA We ate here on the Reivers. It's the only place if you are camping here Good food and you can charge all your electronics!!
510.8stay/campsiteCaldbeck CampingIt's very small. However at GBP5/person/night in 2022 for cycle tourers that was great value. Small toilet block that was clean and you camp right by the river. Pretty perfect The signpost picture is ...
520.6food/cafeMae's Tea Rooms & Gallery (Udale)Uldale Old School, Uldale, Cumbria CA7 1HA Open daily 10:30 - 16:30
522.7misc/viewpointView south to Bessenthwaite
534.7food/cafeThe Moon & Sixpence (Cockermouth)29 Main Street, Cockermouth, CA13 9LE Open Mon - Sat 9-5. Sun 10-4
534.7bike/shop4 Play Cycles (Cockermouth)25-31 Market Pl, Cockermouth CA13 9NH
534.7food/bakeryBrysons Bakery (Cockermouth)70 Main St, Cockermouth CA13 9LU
534.7food/cafeShills of Cockermouth (Cockermouth)11 South St, Cockermouth, CA13 9RU
534.7food/cafeFika (Cockermouth)7A Station St, Cockermouth CA13 9QW Walk in only, no bookings We visited here on the Reivers cycleway and the food was very good
534.7misc/toiletsCockermouth Toilets (Cockermouth)89 Main St, Cockermouth CA13 9JS, United Kingdom
534.7interest/castleCockermouth Castle (Cockermouth)Castlegate Cockermouth CA13 9EU Private but occasionally open Originally an earth and timber motte and bailey fort built around 1134 by Norman, Gilbert de Pipard. It was rebuilt in stone in early 13th ...
534.7interest/houseWordsworth House and Garden (Cockermouth) - National TrustMain St, Cockermouth CA13 9RX William Wordsworth's 250th birthday at his childhood home House - William Wordsworth's childhood home, this Georgian townhouse is presented as it would have been when he ...
541.3stay/campsiteWhinfell hall farm campsite (Low Lorton)Whinfell hall farm campsite Low Lorton, Cockermouth CA13 0RQ A basic farm campsite
541.3food/shopLorton Village Shop (Lorton)Lorton Village Shop, High Lorton, Cockermouth CA13 9UL Open weekdays 09:00 - 18:00, Sat 09:00 - 17:00 CLOSED SUNDAY
545.6food/pubKirkstile Inn (Loweswater)Kirkstile Inn, Loweswater, The Lake District, Cumbria CA13 0RU Also accommodation
545.6misc/viewpointLoweswater Village HallLoweswater, Cockermouth CA13 0RU Pull of and look at this stunning view, complete with model to explain the fells
550.6bike/disabledCharlotte's Tandems CA13 0STCockermouth, Cumbria CA13 0ST We lend, throughout the UK, at no cost (i.e. for free), tandems and tag-alongs to (and only to) people with disabilities or additional needs, who are unable to ride a bik ...
552.8stay/hostelFelldyke Bunkhouse (Lamplugh)Felldyke, Lamplugh, Workington CA14 4SH Note the website wasn't working in Jan 2023, but I've left it as still taking bookings, so will possibly get fixed Located a leisurely ten minute walk from Cogr ...

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