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OLD RED LION IS CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING BOOKINGS A welcome shortcut on the North Sea Cycle Route, the medieval walled town of Castle Acre has an ancient tradition of serving travelers on the pilgrim routes. The Old Red Lion provides private rooms and a dormitory for groups of cyclists. Enclosed courtyard for bike storage, a wonderful space for self-catering and pubs nearby.
Did you know Kirkby Stephen becomes the heart for the Cumbria Easter Rally
Our guide to wildlife watching & bird watching in North Norfolk, a county that is full of natural features, nature reserves, stunning coastline and countryside. The local wildlife and annual visitors are wonderful to watch. And you’ll find great pubs, cafes & restaurants nearby to keep you fed & watered while you explore this beautiful part of the world. – www.deepdalecamping.co.uk/wildlife/
For cyclists riding the North Sea Cycle Route, Sandra’s Hostel in Thurso makes an ideal stop-over. Run by fellow adventurers who understand the needs of passing cyclists, a free continental breakfast is provided each morning. You have a choice of a bunk in a cosy dorm or a private room. The bustling town of Thurso has plenty of places to buy food for your evening meal or to eat out if you don’t fancy self-catering.
Ocean Backpackers Independent Hostel – Opens on the 5th April 2025!
Our hostel is the perfect base for exploring some of the most stunning cycling routes in the UK
The Braich Goch Bunkhouse and Inn, owned by the Anne Matthews Trust, provides sanctuary, residentials & critical learning spaces for individuals, groups and organisations of people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, with a focus on young adults seeking asylum in the UK. The funds raised through your booking will contribute directly towards these charitable aims.
We are 21 flat, rural miles from Arbroath—not directly on the traditional North Sea Cycle Route, but well worth the detour. Many cyclists choose to stay with us, especially those coming from the coastal Montrose direction. The area offers gently rolling country lanes, perfect for cycling, and we welcome one-night stays for touring cyclists. In 2025, we’re excited to introduce a brand-new cycle storage area, providing a dedicated space for bike maintenance and secure storage.
North Norfolk has some wonderful dark skies where you can enjoy the amazing night sky, seeing stars & planets that you can never see with the light pollution you find in most of the UK. – www.deepdalecamping.co.uk/stargazing/
The Tudor Barn is the perfect pit stop on your cycling adventure. Just 7 miles off the epic North Sea Cycle Route (NCN1 or EuroVelo12) that weaves through part of Suffolk, our large group accommodation provides serious cyclists with a comfortable farmstay bolthole.
In the heart of old town Hull, run by a cycling enthusiast, this traditional hostel offers safe cycle parking and cycle rentals at the cheapest rates you will find. Several long distance routes pass through or near Hull. Route 1 – Hull to Harwich starts or ends here. The TransPennine Trail (route 67) is within a mile of us. Or for those fancying a lovely cycling day trip, the Hull to Hornsea rail trail takes the same route to the coast. Route 65 is also close by, connecting up to North Yorkshire. The Wolds Way ( route 66) officially starts a few miles away in Hessle under the Humber Bridge. And we are the perfect resting point for those either leaving or returning on the Hull – Rotterdam daily ferry service.
Run by keen cycle tourers, this hostel has everything a cyclist might need. A secure bike shed where bike maintenance tools are available along with wash down facilities. En-suite private rooms with great rates for solo travelers. Fully equipped kitchen and comfortable communal lounge area with log burning stove. Popular with ‘end to enders’ cyclists and walkers.
Dolphin Dunbar has excellent facilities for cyclists. Secure Asgard bike sheds within a locked courtyard, so you can rest easy knowing your bikes are safe. Bike washing and maintenance area in the courtyard including an outdoor hose, brushes and sponges for cleaning and tools for small repairs or adjustments e.g. bike pumps, allen key sets and chain lubricants. This characterful hostel, a short walk to the beach and the High Street, sleeps 27 across 11 rooms. The local cycle routes are mostly on country roads with scenic coastal views and cycle paths through woodland areas. There are also quicker routes that follow the main roads.
Family-run accommodation in an idyllic location, perfect for solo travelers and groups of up to 16 walkers. We offer comfortable private rooms with all bedding and towels provided. We also provide breakfast and packed lunches for your journey, and we have an on-site honesty shop for snacks and drinks after a long walk. We are just 10 minutes stroll from the pub, the First and Last Inn. There is also a bus stop in the village, allowing you to drop off your backpack early for a hassle-free walk.
Helmsdale Lodge Hostel is ideally situated to explore the North Highlands area in easy reach of many of the main sites along the now famous NC500 route – Scotland’s equivalent to Route 66. The lodge is in the picturesque coastal village of Helmsdale where a warm welcome always awaits visitors. The village is well serviced with a variety of restaurants, cafes and shops to chose from including a grocery shop, a local museum, harbour and beach within a few minutes walk from the lodge.
Whether you’re riding solo or with a group of up to 22 – The Old Brooder is the perfect pit stop on your cycling adventure. Just 7 miles off the epic North Sea Cycle Route (NCN1 or EuroVelo12) that weaves through part of Suffolk, our large group accommodation provides serious cyclists with a comfortable farmstay bolthole, with solo bookings available close to the date of stay.
Being a largely rural county with a great many quiet roads, Northumberland is perfect for cyclists! There are several long distance cycling trails including the North Sea Cycle Route NCN1 and the Coast & Castles both on our door step – making Seahouses Hostel an ideal base for your holiday!
If you would like to get away from it all during the February Half term we still have availability mid week. We have fabulous rates available for a two night stay, 3, 4 and 5 night stays are also available and the longer you stay for the cheaper the nightly rate! Perfect for families wanting to holiday together or equally its such a bargain just one family can enjoy the whole place to themselves. We can also offer activities like caving, canyoning, climbing and Abseiling and ghyll scrambling. There’s so much to do in the area the children will have a blast. Perfect for making family memories exploring the beautiful Yorkshire Dales countryside.
Enjoy the fantastic scenery of Snowdonia by bike and stay at Plas Isa Dolgellau. You find us a short 2 miles from Penmaenpool, the end of Day 1 – right at the end of the Mawddach Trail. We offer secure bike storage, hose pipe and drying room, comfortable beds, hot showers, self catering kitchen and plenty of places to eat and drink a short walk away.
The North Sea Cycle Route and National Cycle Route No1, both pass close to Burnham Deepdale, where we are based. Our team love to welcome cyclists. We have pitches for cyclists and a green travel discount for anyone staying in our rooms. We have safe bike storage, good skills for bike repair as we run our own bike hire, and a very friendly welcoming team. We are just 2 miles from the National Cycle Route, overlooking the harbour & marshes of Brancaster Staithe, and we have a guide to cycling in North Norfolk on our website.
