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Whitehaven & St. Bees Head

Whitehaven & St. Bees Head

Type:Cycle Route

Cumbria, CA22 2DB

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Head for the coast and then follow Hadrian’s Cycleway to Whitehaven via the attractive villages of St Bees and Sandwith, with a short diversion to the lighthouse at St Bees Head. There are great views over historic Whitehaven as you descend to the harbour. The return to Egremont is traffic-free along the western end of the popular C2C cycle route. Whitehaven and St Bees train stations are alternative starting points for those arriving by train.

Start/finish: Egremont Market Place

Parking: Beck Green Car park

Grade: Medium-Hard. On-road and cycle path

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  • Description of route - St Bees, Sandwith, Whitehaven, Egremont
  • Length of route (miles) - 18

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From Carlisle take the A595 to Cockermouth, go through Cockermouth heading for Egremont. From Penrith, take the A66 towards Keswick, then onto Cockermouth. Turn left at the main roundabout, signposted A5086 to Egremont.

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