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Coast to Coast (C2C) Cycle Route: Accommodation in Hostels and Bunkhouses

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All Long Distance Trails Perfect for You Lake District, Cumbria Northumberland Yorkshire & Lancashire The Mountain Bike Coast to Coast Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk EnglandScotlandWales

The Coast to Coast cycle route is also known as the C2C or the Sea to Sea.
It is 140 miles long, starts in West Cumbria, in either Whitehaven or Workington and finishes on the North East coast in either Newcastle or Sunderland.
Hostels and bunkhouses are popular among cyclists since they offer group sized rooms, budget prices and a sociable atmosphere where guests can mingle and chat about the day’s events.

Accommodation on the C2C Cycle Route

  • Bassenthwaite Parish Room

    School Road, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, CA12 4QJ
    wGroups Only
    Refurbished to a very high standard, the Parish Room is a great base for outdoors enthusiasts to explore Skiddaw, the Northern Lakes, Keswick and the Cumbrian coast. There is a modern well-equipped kitchen, large hall, meeting room with sofa and large TV. There is also disabled access throughout. Separate male/female toilets and two shower rooms. Bring your own beds, bedding and towels. Free WiFi. Sorry no stag/hen parties.
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  • Allendale Bunkhouse

    Market Place, Allendale, Hexham, NE47 9BD
    wGroups Only

    Detouring from the C2C, you stumble across Allendale!

    Less then 10 miles from the Sea to Sea cycle route lies the pretty market town Allendale.... nestled at the heart of nature in the North Pennines.
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  • Ushaw Historic House

    Ushaw Historic House Chapels and Gardens, near Durham. DH7 9RH
    Ushaw Historic House exterior
    Situated in rolling countryside just 15 mins from Durham city centre, Ushaw Historic House sleeps 18 in private single & twin ensuite rooms. There are no communal facitiles but a cafe is oftern available during the daytime and catering may be available for groups. You can enjoy the acres of grounds and free access to the many Chapels on the site. You are also invited to join any events happening during your stay (payment may be required).
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  • New Ing Lodge

    New Ing Lodge, Main Street, Shap, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3LX
    11-bedroom, 11-bathroom B&B & hostel offers comfortable, friendly, accommodation with delicious food. Shap is in the Eden Valley, just off the M6, on the edge of the Lake District National Park. The Howgills & the Pennine Fells are close by. On Wainwright's Coast to Coast, the Westmorland Way & the Miller's Way it's perfect for large groups or individuals.
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  • Lowside Farm Camping Barn and Pods

    Lowside Farm, Troutbeck, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 0SX
    Lowside Farm Camping Barn & Pods, Blencathra, Lake District
    wGroups Only
    Nestling at the foot of Blencathra, with paths to the mountains from the doorstep Lowside Farm Camping Barn & Pods are your perfect Lake District base. Sleeping groups of up to 14, the newly converted camping barn is modern & comfortable, The six, 4 berth luxury camping pods, provide extra accommodation for larger groups, older family members and those with small chilldren. All bedding is provided.
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  • Houghton North Farm Accommodation

    Houghton North Farm, Heddon-on-the-Wall, Northumberland, NE15 0EZ

    Challenge yourself to the Sea to Sea Cycle Route!

    An ideal base to set off from, or golden goal lined with pubs and restaurants, awaiting you at the end.
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  • Wayfarers Independent Hostel

    19 Brunswick Square, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7LR

    Perfect for a cycling holiday!

    Wayfarers Independent Hostel is perfect for groups, cyclists and families looking for a homely, affordable base, within one mile of the NCN, in the Lake District and 50m Coast2Coast.
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  • Carrshield Camping Barn

    Near Blue Row Cottages, Carrshield, Hexham, NE47 8AF.

    Sea to Sea (C2C) Cycle Route

    Why not stop off with us for either an overnight stay to rest or for a few days to explore the area in more detail
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  • Allenheads Lodge

    Allenheads Lodge, Allenheads, Northumberland NE47 9HW
    allenheads Lodge Bunkhouse
    wGroups Only
    Situated in the heart of the North Pennines, Allenheads Lodge is an excellent group venue for outdoor activities or relaxing in the peaceful countryside. An ideal accommodation stop on the C2C cycle route it’s just 47 miles from the North Sea coast. Comfortable and well equipped, the lodge has 24 beds in four rooms, central heating, individual toilet and showers and a large kitchen/dining room. The lodge also boasts hot showers, drying facilities, bed linen and secure bike storage.
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  • Edmundbyers YHA at Low House Haven

    Low House, Edmundbyers, Consett, Durham, DH8 9NL
    Beer

    Edmundbyers Hostel on the Coast to Coast cycle route

    Edmundbyers Hostel is right on the C2C cycle route as it passes through Edmundbyers village. The perfect stop off after a long day of cycling or walking.
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  • Hawse End Centre

    Portinscale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UE
    Hawse End Centre
    wGroups Only

    Night one on the Sea to Sea

    Launch off into a lakeside paradise, where comfort, food, and a warm bed awaits you in our comfortable country mansion! The perfect end to your first day cycling the Sea to Sea cycle route!
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  • The White Horse Inn Bunkhouse

    The White Horse Inn, Scales, Nr Threlkeld, Keswick, CA12 4SY
    The White Horse Inn Bunkhouse Bunkhouse, Inn and group accommodation at the foot of Blencathra in the Lake District

    Cyclist on the C2C route pass right by our door

    The White Horse in at Scales in a popular stop for thirsty cyclists.
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  • Barrington Bunkhouse

    Barrington Cottage, Rookhope, Weardale, Co. Durham, DL13 2BG
    Barrington Bunkhouse

    A welcome sign on the Weardale Way, Pennine Journey and the Coast to Coast bike route.

    Barrington Bunkhouse, in an area of outstanding natural beauty.  Being on The Weardale Way and Pennine Journey, and directly on the cycling Coast to Coast route, the bunkhouse is located in perfect walking country.
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  • St Johns in the Vale Camping Barn

    Low Bridge End Farm, St John's-in-the-Vale, Keswick, CA12 4TS

    South of the C2C route

    Simple overnight shelter for walkers and cyclists.
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  • Lonscale Hostel FSC Blencathra

    Blease Road, Threlkeld, Keswick, Cumbria. CA12 4SG
    Lonscale hostel at Blencathra Field Studies Centre
    wGroups Only
    Beautifully situated 300m up on the south facing slopes of Blencathra just 1 mile out of the Lakeland village of Threlkeld, Lonscale is a new hostel offering group accommodation at the FSC Blencathra Centre. Groups of 14-26 can have sole use of this award winning eco-friendly accommodation in the heart of the Lake District. There are also 4 self catering cottages and a 110 bed educational centre on this site.
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  • Greengill Barn

    Greengill Barn, Strickland Road, Morland, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 3AX
    Greengill Barn - C2C cycle route
    wGroups Only

    Luxury Camping Barn in the Eden Valley

    Challenge your mates at table tennis, pool or darts in this cosy Cumbrian retreat, on the Wiggo's loop extension of the C2C cycle route!
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  • Denton House

    Penrith Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4JW
    Denton House

    Keswick on the Coast to Coast cycle ride

    Wake up refreshed and rejuvenated to continue your adventure along the Sea to Sea cycle route after a great value comfy nights sleep at Denton House. Rest assured knowing your bikes are secure in our bike storage!
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  • The Wild Wool Barn

    Routen Farm Cot, Ennerdale, CA23 3AU
    Staycation Barn in the lake district
    Nestled in the peace of the Ennerdale Valley, overlooking Ennerdale Water. The Wild Wool Barn provides luxury bunkhouse accommodation for 6 (plus 6 camping). Traditional wood-burning stove, electric heating, cooker and shower marry tradition with luxury. With no mobile signal or WiFi The Wild Wool Barn is a true chance to get away and explore the rarely visited Western Lakes. Perfect for camping at Ennerdale Bridge
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  • Alston Youth Hostel

    The Firs, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3RW
    Alston Youth Hostel - The Pennine Way - C2C

    Alston Hostel on the Coast to Coast cycle route

    YHA Alston has a reputation for making cyclists welcome
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  • Garrigill Village Hall

    Garrigill Village Hall, Garrigill, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3DS
    Garrigill Village Hall Bunkroom

    Garrigill Village Hall – now available to book online

    The perfect overnight stop for walkers doing the Pennine Way or Cyclists on the C2C route.
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  • Haggs Bank Bunkhouse and Camping

    Haggs Bank Bunkhouse, Nentsbury, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3LH
    Haggs Bank Bunkhouse accommodation in the north pennines

    Haggs Bank on the Coast to Coast bike route.

    Situated right on the C2C cycle route as it passes over the wild North Pennines, Haggs Bank bunkhouse and campsite provides a friendly welcome and secure cycle storage. With Issacs Tea Trail at the back door and the C2C running past the front door Haggs Bank provides friendly accommodation in the wilds.
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  • Ninebanks Youth Hostel

    Orchard House, Mohope, Hexham, Northumberland NE47 8DQ
    ninebanks youth hostel

    YHA Ninebanks on the C2C

    Ninebanks Youth Hostel is approximately 7 miles from the coast to coast cycle route.
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  • Carrs Farm Bunkhouse

    Wolsingham, County Durham, DL13 3BQ
    carrs farm bunkbarn accommodation in Weardale
    Carrs Farm Bunkhouse is a converted 17th century barn with stunning views over Weardale. It provides comfortable bunk bed accommodation for groups of up to 21 people in three rooms. There is a fully equipped self catering kitchen, games/lounge area and outdoor seating with BBQ. Situated on a working farm at the heart of the North Pennines. Guided walks and outdoor activities are available for groups and schools.
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  • Derwentwater Independent Hostel

    Barrow House, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UR

    Cycling from coast to coast ?

    Stay in a gorgous Lakeside mansion two miles south of Keswick on the Sea to Sea cycle route
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  • Blakebeck Farm Camping Barn

    Blakebeck, Mungrisdale, Penrith, CA11 0SZ

    On the C2C Cycle Route

    Visit the Lake Districts first ever camping barn, set in wildflower meadows on Blakebeck Farm.
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  • Reagill Village Hall

    Fern Bank, Reagill, Cumbria. CA10 3ER
    Reagill Village Hall

    Simple, budget accommodation in the Lake District

    Historic Reagill Village Hall, (formerly the oldest school in Westmorland, founded 400 years ago) is making history again. This time it is opening its ancient doors to overnight guests. The facilities are basic (this is reflected in the price) and the accommodation has much to offer. It's located close to the C2C walking, cycling & mountain biking routes, it's got great heating and the tiny hamlet of Reagill with it's 20 houses, quiet roads and no street lights will take you back to a bygone era.
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Coast to Coast (C2C) Sea to Sea Cycle Route: Whitehaven/Workington to Tynemouth/Sunderland

140 miles in length the C2C, Coast to Coast, Sea to Sea cycle route begins in West Cumbria in either Whitehaven or Workington and finishes on the North East coast in either Newcastle or Sunderland.  Hostels and bunkhouses are a popular choice among participating cyclists since they offer, great value for money,  group sized rooms  and a sociable atmosphere where guests can mingle and chat about the day’s events.

Coast to Coast (C2C) Sea to Sea socialising in hostel / bunkhouse style accommodation
Coast to Coast (C2C) Sea to Sea socialising in hostel / bunkhouse style accommodation

By tradition, the route is commenced by dipping the back wheel into the Irish Sea in Cumbria  and finished  by dipping the front wheel in the shores of the North Sea. The route takes under a week, on average, to complete and due to the kinder gradients and prevailing winds, is usually completed from West to East.

Coast to Coast (C2C) Sea to Sea cyclists at Castle Creavie bunkhouse style accommodation
Coast to Coast (C2C) Sea to Sea cyclists at Castle Creavie bunkhouse style accommodation

Route of the Coast to Coast (C2C) Sea to Sea

The route passes through the English Lake District, the Eden Valley and the Pennines, covering some of Britain’s most magnificent scenery and jaw dropping landscapes while revealing unspoilt villages and hamlets along the way.  Hostels and bunkhouses offer a friendly and convenient place to stay for cyclists, often at half the price of a B&B or a hotel. You will likely meet and exchange stories with other cyclists and maybe even share a few useful tips when planning your next leg of the route.

The main routes are the Coast to Coast (C2C) route from Whitehaven,  or Workington in the Lake District to Tynemouth or Sunderland on the Durham coast and the Mountain Bike Coast to Coast which take a similar route over more adventurous terrain.  The map below shows the locations of youth hostels, independent hostels and bunkhouses along the traditional Coast to Coast (C2C) Sea to Sea cycle route and suggests an itinerary for completing the ride using  independent hostels for your accommodation.  The map only shows hostels and bunkhouses which are easily reached from the route.  Details of all the hostels and bunkhouses in the North of England are available on our Lake District,  Yorkshire,  North Pennines and Northumberland and Tyneside maps.

The Coast to Coast (C2C)  Sea to Sea cycle ride, developed by Sustrans and its partners, has been open since 1994 and is one of England’s most popular cycle challenges.  The route utilises National Cycle Network Routes 71, 7 and 14 which travel along unused railway line, purpose built cycle paths, unmade roads and quiet lanes.

Map showing Coast to Coast cycle and walk routes and location of independent hostel and bunkhouse accommodation
Coast to Coast cycle and walk routes and location of independent hostel and bunkhouse accommodation

For details of Wainwrights Coast to Coast Walk look here.

Location of accommodation on the Coast to Coast / C2C / Sea to Sea cycle ride (West to East).

DERWENTWATER INDEPENDENT HOSTEL on the route, 2 miles south of Keswick.

DENTON HOUSE on the route in Keswick

HAWSE END CENTRE Accessible via launch from Keswick on the C2C cycle route

THE WHITE HORSE INN   BUNKHOUSE is on the route at Scales, 6 miles beyond Keswick.

BLAKEBECK FARM  CAMPING BARN  is on the route at Mungrisedale 8 miles beyond Keswick on the C2C route.

WAYFARERS INDEPENDENT HOSTEL is on the route in Penrith.  The Coast to Coast cycle route passes 100m from the doorstep, secure indoor bike storage, a drying room, and cleaning and maintenance facilities make this an ideal place to stay after a hard day’s ride.

GREENGILL BARN is 6 miles south of the traditional C2C /  Sea to Sea cycle route and is included on the  Wiggo’s Loop extension of the C2C.

NEW ING LODGE  9 miles from the route at Shap.

ALSTON YOUTH HOSTEL is at Alston and marks the half way point on the C2C route.   It has secure indoor storage for up to 30 bikes and a large drying room.

bike store on the c2c cycle route at Alston Youth Hostel
Bike store at Alston Youth Hostel

GARRIGILL VILLAGE HALL BUNKHOUSE is approximately 4 miles from the route south of Alston.

HAGGS BANK BUNKHOUSE AND CAMPING on the route, 5 miles east of Alston in the North Pennines.

CARRSHIELD CAMPING BARN is on route, 7.5 miles east of Alston in the North Pennines.

NINEBANKS YOUTH HOSTEL is approximately 7 miles from the route in the North Pennines.

BARRINGTON  BUNKHOUSE is on the route at Rookhope. Nestled within the north Pennines and close to attractions such as the Beamish open air museum and Killhope mining museum, Barrington Bunkhouse offers cyclists comfortable accommodation in an area of outstanding beauty. The bunkhouse is popular with cyclists riding the Coast to Coast route and walkers on the Weardale way.

EDMUNDBYERS YOUTH HOSTEL is on the route at Edmundbyers.

ALLENDALE BUNKHOUSE approx 10 miles from the ride in the North Pennines.

HOUGHTON NORTH FARM.  North West of the C2C as it approaches Tyneside.

Coast to Coast / C2C / Sea to Sea from White Horse Inn Bunkhouse along the gated road to Mungrisedale

Coast to Coast / C2C / Sea to Sea from White Horse Inn Bunkhouse along the gated road to Mungrisedale

Suggest itinerary for cycling the Coast to Coast / C2C / Sea to Sea  in 5 days (West to East)

Starting on the west coast this challenging route begins in the North Lake District passing Bassenthwaite Lake if you travel the northern route or Loweswater on the southern route.  It is possible to get to Workington by train (use National Rail Enquiries Plus Bike service to book your trains).

Day One:  Keswick is a great first night stop off after around 30 miles.  Two mile south of Keswick on the C2C route is  DERWENTWATER INDEPENDENT HOSTEL a perfect overnight choice. The HAWSE END CENTRE is accessible from the C2C route in Keswick via a regular Lake Launch and DENTON HOUSE is on the C2C route in Keswick itself.   Six miles beyond Keswick on the C2C route is the THE WHITE HORSE INN BUNKHOUSE.    A couple of miles further along the route is  BLAKEBECK FARM CAMPING BARN on an idyllic Lakeland farm with stunning views over Blencathra and full bedding and breakfast provided for cyclists.

Blakebeck Farm Camping Barn on the Coast to Coast / C2C / Sea to Sea route at Mungrisedale
Blakebeck Farm Camping Barn on the Coast to Coast / C2C / Sea to Sea route at Mungrisedale

Day Two:  The ride today takes you the 20 miles to Penrith where WAYFARERS INDEPENDENT HOSTEL is set up to welcome C2C cyclists, with secure bike storage and bike repair facilities.  If you are cycling with a group GREENGILL BARN is only 6 miles away and is on the Wiggo’s Loop of the C2C. The award winning NEW ING LODGE is 9 miles off the coast to coast cycle route at Shap.

Wayfarers Hostel bike repair on the Coast to Coast / C2C / Sea to Sea bike route.
Wayfarers Hostel bike repair on the Coast to Coast / C2C / Sea to Sea bike route.

Day Three:  The route takes you on 22 stunning miles to the “Roof of England” up into the North Pennines AONB.  After this hard day of cycling the wonderfully isolated HAGGS BANK BUNKHOUSE & CAMPING, right on the C2C route, will provide a comfortable bunk and safe cycle storage, whilst ALSTON YOUTH HOSTEL on the C2C route at Alston has private rooms. For more basic accommodation CARRSHIELD Camping Barn will fit the bill, you will need to bring your own bedding and cooking equipment. If you fancy going  little further from the C2C route try GARRIGILL VILLAGE HALL (approx 4 miles),  NINEBANKS Youth Hostel (approx 7 miles) or ALLENDALE BUNKHOUSE (approx 10 miles).

Haggs Bank Hostel on the Coast to Coast / C2C / Sea to Sea  bike route
Haggs Bank Hostel on the Coast to Coast / C2C / Sea to Sea  bike route

Day Four:   Today’s ride starts out with an ascent to the NCN’s highest point of Black Hill on the Cumbrian / Northumberland border. From then on the route begins to descend to Rookhope (22 miles)  where BARRINGTON BUNKHOUSE provides a continental breakfast and meals are available in the nearby Rookhope Inn.    EDMUNDBYERS YOUTH HOSTEL, at Low House Haven, is five miles further along the Coast to Coast / C2C route and has private rooms or camping.

Day Five:  The last day of the Sea to Sea / C2C route is the mostly off road, former railway track route to Sunderland or via Newcastle to Tynemouth. (43 miles). Accommodation is available north-west of Newcastle at  HOUGHTON NORTH FARM ACCOMMODATION.

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