Whitehaven to Sunderland
133.59 miles (215 km)
This is the complete C2C National Cycle route crossing the country from east to west along a number of cycle tracks/paths and minor roads. You will see some spectacular scenery as you pass through the Cumbrian Lake District and Northumberland before the last leg through County Durham and the finish point at Roker Pier on the east coast of England at Sunderland.
See the Whitehaven to Tynemouth page for the other section.
Click here for a comprehensive guide to this popular route.
Scroll down for a route video and the full gpx file.
Whitehaven to Sunderland Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map
Whitehaven to Sunderland Open Street Map - view and print off detailed map
Whitehaven to Sunderland OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking
Whitehaven to Sunderland Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
The Reivers Route links with this trail. The popular coast to coast ride crosses the country from Whitehaven to Tynemouth. The signed trail runs mostly along National Cycle Route 10.