Walney to Wear
152 mile coast to coast cycle route from Walney to Wear

Walney to Wear is a classic ‘coast to coast’ cycling touring adventure done as a short break or longer holiday, challenging in both distance and terrain, but really quite achievable with some preparation for all. Thanks to the distinctive blue National Cycle Network signs and the official maps it’s easy to follow in either direction.

Holiday Packages

All our Standard Itineraries include:

  • Hand-picked accommodation in B&Bs / guest houses / inns / small hotels
  • En-suite facilities where available
  • Breakfast
  • Daily baggage transfers from our own team of local drivers
  • All booking fees

We will also endeavour to include all these in any custom itinerary you wish to build for this walk.

Day 1: Walney Island to Kirkby Stephen (75.4m)
Day 2: Kirkby Stephen to Wearmouth (76m)

 

£625 solo riders (plus £55 single supplements)
£455 per person (based on two sharing)
£395 per person (based on group of 3)
£365 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

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Day 1: Walney Island to Tebay (59.7m)
Day 2: Tebay to Barnard Castle (45.3m)
Day 3: Barnard Castle to Wearmouth (51m)

 

£740 solo riders (plus £55 single supplements)
£555 per person (based on two sharing)
£495 per person (based on group of 3)
£465 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

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Day 1: Walney Island to Levens (37.3m)
Day 2: Levens to Kirkby Stephen (38.1m)
Day 3: Kirkby Stephen to Hamsterley (42.6m)
Day 4: Hamsterley to Wearmouth (36m)

 

£900 solo riders (plus £55 single supplements)
£680 per person (based on two sharing)
£610 per person (based on group of 3)
£575 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

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Day 1: Walney Island to Grange over Sands (28m)
Day 2: Grange over Sands to Tebay (31.7m)
Day 3: Tebay to Tan Hill (29.1m)
Day 4: Tan Hill to Witton le Wear (36.6m)
Day 5: Witton le Wear to Wearmouth (31.3m)

 

£1,055 solo riders (plus single supplements)
£805 per person (based on two sharing)
£725 per person (based on group of 3)
£685 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

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Day 1: Walney Island to Cartmel (24.3m)
Day 2: Cartmel to Kendal (21.1m)
Day 3: Kendal to Kirkby Stephen (31.5m)
Day 4: Kirkby Stephen to Barnard Castle (27.5m)
Day 5: Barnard Castle to Witton le Wear (20.6m)
Day 6: Witton le Wear to Wearmouth (31m)

 

£1,155 solo riders (plus single supplements)
£900 per person (based on two sharing)
£815 per person (based on group of 3)
£775 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

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Day 1: Walney Island to Cartmel (24.3m)
Day 2: Cartmel to Kendal (21.1m)
Day 3: Kendal to Orton (22.3m)
Day 4: Orton to Tan Hill (23.1m)
Day 5: Tan Hill to Hamsterley Forest (27.4m)
Day 6: Hamsterley Forest to Durham (21.7m)
Day 7: Durham to Wearmouth (18.8m)

 

£1,350 solo riders (plus single supplements)
£1,040 per person (based on two sharing)
£940 per person (based on group of 3)
£890 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

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* All headline holiday prices are shown per person, based on two people sharing.

Baggage Transfer

Baggage Transfer is automatically included in the price of all our Cycling Holiday packages.

These prices are for anyone planning their own holiday and just need bags moving from one stop to the next.

£340 per person (single)
£170 per person (based on two people)
£115 per person (based on group of 3)
£90 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

Max 17kg per bag

£370 per person (single)
£185 per person (based on two people)
£125 per person (based on group of 3)
£95 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

Max 17kg per bag

£440 per person (single)
£220 per person (based on two people)
£150 per person (based on group of 3)
£115 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

Max 17kg per bag

£500 per person (single)
£250 per person (based on two people)
£170 per person (based on group of 3)
£130 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

Max 17kg per bag

£515 per person (single)
£260 per person (based on two people)
£175 per person (based on group of 3)
£135 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

Max 17kg per bag

£620 per person (single)
£310 per person (based on two people)
£210 per person (based on group of 3)
£160 per person (based on group of 4 or more)

 

Max 17kg per bag

Note: If you are booking accommodation in an Airbnb, you must ensure that there will either be someone available to take collection/delivery of your bags or that they have appropriate, secure storage in the event that the proprietor is absent.

Route Information

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Rest Days
Rest days can be incorporated into any walking holiday package at an additional £65.00 per person per night

Solo Travellers
Solo travellers please contact us or use the booking form to send your proposed itinerary including dates, and we will price accordingly. Where possible, we take advantage of existing bookings from other clients to ensure you receive a cost effective service.

Alternative Itineraries
For alternative itineraries to those provided for this route, please contact us, or use the Booking Form to submit your proposed itinerary and number of participants and we will quote accordingly.

Walking Season Dates
Prices are based on the walk starting after 1st April and ending before 30th September. For walks outside those dates, please contact us. We provide a reduced out of season service, but still manage to meet the needs of most customers who contact us during this period.

Walk Information
“It's a classic ‘coast to coast’ cycling touring adventure done as a short break or longer holiday, challenging in both distance and terrain, but really quite achievable with some preparation for all. Thanks to the distinctive blue National Cycle Network signs and the official maps it’s easy to follow in either direction.
Mostly on quiet country lanes, back roads and traffic-free cycle paths, it does have a few off-road bits but nothing that a well-shod touring, trekking or hybrid bike can’t cope with.”
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