Self-Guided Family Bike Tour - Highlights of Hadrian's Cycleway

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Highlights

Cycling next to Hadrian’s Wall near Birdoswald
Seeing a live archaeological dig at Vindolanda
Beating your parents up one of the cheeky Skedaddle climbs
Checking out the Roman Army Museum
Following in the footsteps of the Roman Empire
Corbridge and sinking a well-deserved pint of local ale – It’s not all about the kids you know!!

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Day	Description	Distance	Ascent	Meals
1	Arrival into Newcastle	Non Cycling Day
2	Banks to Twice Brewed	18 Miles / 29 Kms Approx.	500m	B
3	Twice Brewed to Corbridge	18 Miles / 29 Kms Approx.	300m	B

Meals: B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner Please keep in mind the distances and ascent information provided are intended to be indicative and may vary from the actuals due to accommodation changes or when compared on different GPS devices and software

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Trip Information

Hadrian’s Wall country is quite simply a cyclist’s paradise with its stunning landscapes and sense of history, from the bloody border feuds of the Border Reivers to being home to Europe’s largest surviving Roman monument, Hadrian’s Wall. Built in AD122 under the orders of Emperor Hadrian, the wall stretched for 73 miles between the tidal Tyne at Newcastle in the East to the Solway Firth in the West, and was successful in controlling the northern frontier of the Roman Empire. In 1987 Hadrian’s Wall was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is the most protected landscape anywhere in the United Kingdom and ranks alongside the pyramids in Egypt and the Taj Mahal in India.

This perfect family friendly short break takes in key sections of the Hadrian's Cycleway exploring the best this World Heritage Site has to offer. This wonderful mellow cycling break follows in the footsteps of Roman soldiers, allowing you to experience some of the rich heritage that Cumbria and Northumberland have to offer. From cycling in open hill country, through peaceful river valleys, the route takes in some of the most beautiful parts of England and skirts a number of fascinating Roman sites including Birdoswald Fort, Walltown Quarry, Great Chesters Fort, Vindolanda and Corstopitum at Corbridge.

This self-guided trip is for a minimum of 2 people and accommodation, transfers, luggage transfers and emergency back up are all included. We also provide detailed route notes and maps to enable you to do the route self-guided. Nothing could be simpler!

Looking for a family cycling tour in the UK suitable for the leisure cyclist and families on quiet roads, traffic free paths and National Cycle Network routes? Then the Hadrian's Explorer is the tour for you. We also offer a 4 or 6 day version covering the whole of the Hadrian's Cycleway from Bowness-on-Solway in the West to Tynemouth in the East and it and can also be done as a 4 day supported trip - contact us for details.

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As seen in the press...

Britain’s love affair with two wheels shows no sign of abating. If you don’t fancy a DIY bike trip, Saddle Skedaddle offers three-day self-guided trips exploring Hadrian’s Wall on mainly traffic-free routes – it’s the ideal way to enjoy a World Heritage site. You’ll cover 36 miles in two days, including parts of Hadrian’s Cycleway, the route that links the north-west and north-east coasts.

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Excellent!

We had beautiful weather and enjoyed each day cycling along beautiful scenery.

Emilie, New Jersey, USA
As seen in the press...

For something gentle, Saddle Skedaddle has a three-day, self-guided family cycling trip along Hadrian’s Cycleway. Historic sites range from Hadrian’s Wall to Roman forts, through landscapes of river valleys and gentle hills, staying in bed and breakfasts with luggage transported.

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Really fun!

We felt we had time to go round all the museums without the pressure of getting to the hotel. And the cycling was really fun and my 10 year old was more than happy!

Emma, London, UK
An enjoyable trip with great support...

My family of 3 had an enjoyable time doing the Hadrian’s Wall ride. Our rep Peter was very kind to help us adjust our bikes, and he was also kind enough to pick us up earlier than planned. His friendly support was greatly appreciated.

Yat, Singapore

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