Yorkshire Coast Cycling tour
Details
Trip Overview
This fantastic four-day tour involves riding on 60% traffic-free tarmac and gravel bike paths and trails around the Vale of York and the east Yorkshire coastline. You'll get to experience the famous Yorkshire countryside, superb riverside riding, the North York Moors and explore the historic streets of Beverley and York. Trail cycling on this route is in abudance with 3 purpose built cycle trails linking most of the entire journey. The Yorkshire coastline is extremely picquesue with attractions such as Humbumby Gap, Flamborough Head, Whitby and Staiths all perfect to see by bike. From county to coast and everything inbetween, it’s a special part of the UK for all to explore.
DAY 1 - York to Beverley (60km)
DAY 2 - Beverkey to Bridlington (60km)
DAY 3 - Bridlington to Scarborough (40km)
DAY 4 - Scarborough to Saltburn (66km)
Grading
Challenging Adventure 4/5. This ride is graded as ‘Challenging’ because whilst the distance is manageable for a semi-regular rider with medium fitness, there are hilly days of riding, both on and off road.
Terrain and Elevation
Day 3 & 4 encounter hilly sections which are steep in parts. The average amount of uphill riding per day is 580m and the highest elevation is 880m. The other two days are fairly flat. We’ll use either back roads, country lanes or tarmac/gravel cycling paths.
Accommodation
Hotels are 2 and 3 star accommodation. Bikes storage options will be explained on tour.
Highlights
- Experience the wonder of the Yorkshire Coastline.
- Visit the spectaclur sights of Flamborough head and Bempton cliffs
- Visit the historic spa towns of York and Beverley.
- Feel the freedom of riding 3 of Yorkshire’s best traffic-free paths
- Experience a vibrant night out exploring the streets of Beverley
- Visit the charming coastal towns and villages of Robin Hood’s Bay, Whitby and Staiths
What's included?
- 3 nights accommodation
- Train back to York from Saltburn at end of tour
- Breakfast each morning
- Extra meal on a selected day
- Fully guided trip
- Support Vehicle and luggage transfers
- All repair & first aid equipment
What to Budget for?
- Transport to the startpoint and from the end point is NOT INCLUDED. You will need to arrive into York on the day the tour starts.
The closest airports: - Start point: Manchester, London, Edinburgh
- End point: Manchester, London, Edinburgh
Closest train station: York Station - Train tickets to and from Harrogate (start/end point)
- Extra food, snacks and other purchases
- Bike hire if required, £120
Price
Earlybird Single £470*
Earlybird Twin £395pp*
Full Payment - Single £525
Full Payment - Twin £440pp
Deposit £250
To find out more about this trip and to book your place please visit:
https://www.eurocycleadventures.com/yorkshire-coast
It will be an adventure!
