Coast to Coast (C2C) Cycle Route: Accommodation in Hostels and Bunkhouses
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
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Haggs Bank Bunkhouse and Camping
Haggs Bank Bunkhouse, Nentsbury, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3LH
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Lonscale Hostel FSC Blencathra
FSC Blencathra, Blease Road, Threlkeld, Keswick, Cumbria. CA12 4SG
Beautifully situated 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. There are also 4 self catering cottages and a 110 bed educational centre on this site. -
Bassenthwaite Parish Room
School Road, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, CA12 4QJ
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 Freeview 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. -
Garrigill Village Hall
Garrigill Village Hall, Garrigill, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3DS
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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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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Edmundbyers YHA at Low House Haven
Low House, Edmundbyers, Consett, Durham,DH8 9NL
Sea to Sea Cycle Route
Edmundbyers Hostel is right on the C2C cycle route as it passes through Edmundbyers village.
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Albatross Hostel
51 Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5JE
Fly high with the award winning “Albatross”! This clean and modern hostel is located in Newcastle’s city centre. Providing rooms from 2 bed to 12 beds and anything in between for as little as £17. The overnight price includes; linen, 24hr reception, fully fitted self-catering kitchen with free tea, coffee and toast, free WiFi access and computer terminals, pool table, satellite TV, free baggage storage and chargeable laundry facilities.The Albatross offers the perfect city centre base for international travellers, walkers, cyclists, and bikers. -
Deneholme
Northumberland Adventure Centre, Deneholme, Allendale, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 9PX
On the edge of Allendale, in the North Pennines AONB, Deneholme hostel & outdoor activity centre accommodates groups of 14-40. Perfect for schools, clubs, family reunions & weddings. Stag/hen groups are welcome. Self cater or catered. This impressive Edwardian country house set in expansive lawns and 5 acres of steep woodland has 11 bedrooms and plenty of communal areas, some large enough for 40+ guests to dine/celebrate together. -
Alston Youth Hostel
Firs Edge, The Firs, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3RW
Alston Hostel on the Coast to Coast cycle route
YHA Alston has a reputation for making cyclists welcome
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Carrshield Camping Barn
Near Blue Row Cottages, Carrshield, Hexham, NE47 8AR
Surrounded by the fells & valleys of the North Pennines, Carrshield Camping Barn offers basic accommodation for 18 across 3 rooms, each with a wood-burner and a wooden sleeping platform. There’s a separate cooking area & a composting WC. BYO stove, utensils & sleeping bag/mat. Perfectly located it’s on the Isaac’s Tea Trail, C2C cycle route and close to a number of mountain bike routes. Camping may be available. -
The White Horse Inn Bunkhouse
The White Horse Inn, Scales, Nr Threlkeld, Keswick, CA12 4SY
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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Denton House
Penrith Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4JW
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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Allendale Bunkhouse
Market Place, Allendale, Hexham, NE47 9BD
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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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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Greengill Barn
Greengill Barn, Strickland Road, Morland, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 3AX
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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Carrs Farm Bunkhouse
Carrs Farm, Wolsingham, County Durham, DL13 3BQ
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. -
Allenheads Lodge
Allenheads Lodge, Allenheads, Northumberland NE47 9HW
Situated in the heart of the North Pennines, Allenheads Lodge is an excellent 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. -
New Ing Lodge
New Ing Lodge, Main Street, Shap, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3LX
This 10-bedroom, 10-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. -
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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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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Gibside Stables Bunkhouse
Nr Rowlands Gill, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE16 6BG
This grade II listed stable block on the National Trust Gibside Estate is now a comfortable, well equipped bunkhouse sleeping 37 in 4 rooms, or 18 in 2 rooms. Up to 3 dogs welcomed by arrangement. Enjoy the cafés & activities on the estate during the day & have the whole park to yourselves in the evening. Within driving distance of the Northumberland coast, Newcastle, Durham, NT Cragside, NT Wallington & NT Souter Lighthouse. -
Lowside Farm Camping Barn & Pods
Lowside Farm, Troutbeck, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 0SX
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. -
Ninebanks Youth Hostel
Orchard House, Mohope, Hexham, Northumberland NE47 8DQ
YHA Ninebanks on the C2C
Ninebanks Youth Hostel is approximately 7 miles from the coast to coast cycle route.
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Hawse End Centre
Portinscale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UE
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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Barrington Bunkhouse
Barrington Cottage, Rookhope, Weardale, Co. Durham, DL13 2BG
A welcome sign on the Weardale Way, Pennine Journey and the Coast to Coast bike route.
Barrington Bunkhouse provides comfortable accommodation ideal for walkers and cyclists in the North Pennines.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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).
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.