The Trans Pennine Trail (TPT) is one of the finest long-distance cycle rides in England, and tackling the route over four days is a marvelous mini-adventure that should appeal to all sorts of cyclists. Every stage of this 205-mile long cycle route, from Southport on Merseyside to Hornsea in East Yorkshire, is described by author Nicolas Mitchell, including fascinating accounts of its rich industrial heritage and details of many opportunities to explore its glorious natural history. Also included are detailed route maps to help keep you on track; full-color and archive photographs of all of...

The 137-mile Coast to Coast Route (C2C) was the first national cycle route in Britain and has become the most popular long-distance cycle ride in the country. Tackling the route over five days is a marvelous mini-adventure that should appeal to all sorts of cyclists. Every stage of the route, from Whitehaven on the west coast of Northern England to Tynemouth in the east, is described by author Nicolas Mitchell through fascinating accounts of its rich industrial heritage and details of the many opportunities to explore its glorious natural history. The guide includes route maps and elevation...