Abandoning plans to ride the end to end, we settled on somewhere. There is another route called the north sea cycle route that partly overlaps part of this itinerary. Information on cycling the north sea cycle route in holland. Starting from the historic port of whitehaven on the irish sea we use st bees and finishing in tynemouth on the north east coast. The sea to sea is the classic, long distance cycle route in the uk.
The western end of the northern tier begins at sea level and offers large expanses of mountains, the great plains, and some beautiful farmland areas in between. Tynemouth itself is an interesting area, and you can enjoy a trip into newcastle, but the route itself is less rewarding than the sunderland option. The complete national cycle network coast and castles route from newcastle to edinburgh. Additional information like ferry services, railway stations, campsites and youth hostels close to the route. Official website of eurovelo 12 north sea cycle route. Heading clockwise, starting at the english portside town of harwich takes you through the following route england.
This route uses the ruta del ter cycle route that follows the river ter, one of the largest and longest rivers in the area. The north sea coast cycle route part 2 sweden bike. It is then about 70km to the coast and the north sea cycle route. The panorama routes comprise 16 circular routes based on the west coast route. All along the jutlandic west coast there are signed cycle routes to experience. Eurovelo 12 north sea cycle route your bike routes. With spectacular coastal scenery, riverside sections and views of the scottish hills and mountains there is something for everyone on this fabulous cycle route. The printable map is nice, but lets be honest an a4 map covering 500 miles isnt an ideal. It is also a part of the eurovelo project of longdistance cycle routes across europe and is numbered eurovelo 12. The north sea coast cycle route part 3 denmark bike. Leave a comment on north sea cycle route part 4 germany to london part 1 englandscotland part 2 norway part 3 swedendenmark my arrival in germany was rewarded with a huge punnet of strawberrys, perhaps not as good as the norwegian variety, but succulent nonetheless. Maps are extrem small in size and easy to install right to your mobile device. Showing 112 of 19 results sort by popularity sort by latest sort by price.
Part 2 norway part 3 swedendenmark part 4 germany to london. Behind narrow bends, the paths wind their way up steep mountains crowned by rugged rocks to give a magnificent view of the deeply cut fjords. Oct 27, 20 france must be done south to north, it is impossible to cycle against the wind, not that interesting and its no longer part of the route belgium we went inland to brugge and ghentantwerp great cycling, but not actually on the north sea route. It is 6,000 km long and goes around the whole north sea.
Eurovelo 10 baltic sea cycle route eurovelo 10 operator. From there, there is a signposted route that meets the national cycle networks ncr51 in a park to the south of. Information on cycling the north sea cycle route in germany. New additions to the legendary west coast route vestkystruten. Now, i wanted to download some gpx files so i will have some routes, in particular the national cycle route number 3, on my gps device. North sea cycle route part 1 london to norwick, shetland. Bike breaks has developed a selection of downloadable tcx and gpx files for the best roads cycling routes in girona these routes are all on 100% surfaced roads and we have different levels of difficulty and length.
Here you can view and download the gpstracks of our tour. This cycle route is the lf1, running along the north sea coastline of france, belgium and the netherlands. Of those, i prefer the southern, but its usually worth trying the gate off the bend. In lower saxonybremen, cyclists pedal for a good 500 kilometres on mainly flat ground, taking in nature and culture along the way. Together the lf1 and the lf10 form the dutch coastal route the dutch section of the north sea cycle route. The gpx file is available from the official north coast 500 site, along with a printable map however my sat nav a tom tom rider v found it far too complex, there are thousands of way points on it, and the sat nav just just refused to load it. North sea cycle route frbenl lf1 cycle route description.
Read more download the gpx file for use with your gps device or suitable mapping software. Ranging from 20 to 560 km12,5 to 348 miles in length, youre likely to find a route to suit you and your family. Bicycle the north sea cycle route, lf1, in france, belgium. Monitoring of cycle tourism on long distance trails. How to download british national cycle routes as gpx.
Start with blank route upload gpx kml file cycle route planner routes. Eurovelo 12 north sea cycle route bikemap your bike. North sea cycle route part 4 germany to london trail. I met many other long distance cyclists heading off on their own on even longer trips. The main guides to this section of the north sea route are the bikeline guides. But cycle tourists also like to use the backbone network of cycle routes of the systems eurovelo and north sea cycle route, e.
Im planning a ride from uk bergen via the north sea cycle route next year, leaving late april from south england. If you want to cycle the north sea cycle route on this side, you can fly ryanair to billund from stansted. The route passes through the lake district, eden valley and the pennines, all offering fantastic scenery. You can, of course, vary the route in many other ways. Eurovelo 12 ev12, the north sea cycle route, is a 5,942 km 3,692 mi longdistance cycling route circuit around the coastlines of the countries that border the north sea. At biroto we provide almost all eurovelo routes with detailed gps tracks on one website. Where to ride in girona best 22 rides girona cycle centre. The sea to sea cycle route is the flagship of sustrans long distance routes, having won a global award in 1996.
For a slightly easier ride, well admit to a liking for a carlisle start, following ncn 7 south to pick up the c2c at penrith. The wind in our wheels the north sea cycle route with noisy offspring. Due to snow, state highway 20 east of north cascades national park in washington is only open through certain dates. The north sea cycle route runs through the countries of norway, sweden, denmark, holland, england and scotland. Heres the track of the ev6 from our ride between budapest to the black sea in september 2010. Breathtaking bridges, exciting cities and historical traces of warlike vikings provide an exciting change of scenery in between. Noordzee, nordsee, north sea, cycling, north sea cycle, noordzeeroute, england, norway. The best cycling routes in mallorca mallorca is known to riders throughout the world as one of the best places to cycle. The meuse cycle route follows one of the most important rivers in europe and welcomes cyclists of all levels. Its not 100% true to route as we skipped croatia in favor of the more direct route through serbia. Dec 07, 2017 part 2 norway part 3 swedendenmark part 4 germany to london.
A bike path, pure nature and adventure air around your nose. Scotlands north coast 500 gpx route file nc500 gpx. To add your own gpx route, please use the form below. Picturesque cycle paths amidst lonesome nature where you hear nothing but the rustling of trees, the gentle flow of rivers, the sound of the sea and the silence of smooth lakes. Belgium, england, scotland, norway, sweden, denmark. The ride follows national cycle route 1 through tyne and wear, northumbria and then into scotland. Dec, 2017 leave a comment on north sea cycle route part 2 norway part 1 englandscotland part 3 swedendenmark part 4 germany to london flying from london heathrow to norway was easier than i expected, once i could negotiate terminal 5 with a bike box. This lengthy route takes riders into the wide open spaces of north essex, passing through rolling hills and quaint villages on quiet country lanes.
Many of the routes follow the national cycle network ncn routes with the number of the route s followed specified in the description. They lead through rocky tunnels and turn into rapid. North sea post script north sea cycle route part two. Eurovelo 10 baltic sea cycle route bikemap your bike routes. A young landscape architect looks at the turkishbulgarian border area along eurovelo iron curtain trail. Combining sections of national cycle route 7, 14, 71 and 72. A separate description of the route and the different legs is available. The north sea cycle route will surprise you with its diversity.
What to read and watch for cycling tourism inspiration during lockdown. France must be done south to north, it is impossible to cycle against the wind, not that interesting and its no longer part of the route belgium we went inland to brugge and ghentantwerp great cycling, but not actually on the north sea route. After leaving the river the route the passes through the county of emporda before entering the mountains of the las gavarres nature reserve. The north sea cycle route is a 6,000km route based on existing national, regional and local cycle routes in belgium, the netherlands, germany, denmark, sweden, norway, scotland and england. The idea of the panorama routes is both to give longdistance cyclists an. Many of the routes follow the national cycle network ncn routes with the number of the routes followed specified in the description. Name, date ymd, size mb, download, coverage, multilingual v4 map, android install on, android install on, android install on, android install on, android. The route is the longest cycle route in the world and runs through seven countries. This other route starts in belgium and continues through the netherlands, germany, denmark, norway, sweden, scotland and england. Please note there has been a lot of ferry changes in the last couple of years, there is now. They lead through rocky tunnels and turn into rapid descentsand wind.
The coast to coast or sea to sea cycle route c2c is a 140 miles 230 km cycle route opened in 1994. Eurovelo routes with gps track have grown to 83,158 km in total. Distance is nothing only the first step is difficult, well pedal rotation for this journey to cycle around the north sea starting in london heading north to norwick in shetland and then on to bergen and the coast route home via sweden, denmark, germany, the netherlands, belgium and france. This search will let you find cycle routes and bike trails that you can then download as a gpx route file and upload to a gps device such as garmin or satmap. Cycling in london top london cycling routes strava. This part of the north sea coast cycle path leads you on the mainland of denmark through a wonderful dune landscape, enchanted forests and wide marches, along lakes, fjords and of course the uniquely beautiful north sea coast, which fascinates with its endlessly long sandy beaches, huge shifting dunes and spectacular cliffs. Gps cycle routes and walking routes with cycle maps and. For more on this european cycle route go to tip combine this longdistance route with a day trip. Eurovelo 12 north sea cycle route ev12 eurovelo 12 operator. Here you can download the pdf map of eurovelo 10 baltic sea cycle route and eurovelo iron curtain trail in the west pomerania region of poland the two routes.
Name date ymd size mb download coverage multilingual v4 map android install on android install on android install on android install. More information can be obtained from the official north sea cycle route site at. More information and route notes to come but in the mean time you can take a look at the map below. North sea cycle route page 2 cyclechat cycling forum. Nordic forests, clear lakes, rocky archipelagoes and secluded sandy beaches await you on the north sea coast cycle path through sweden. The main guide to this section of the north sea route is the bikeline guide.
North sea cycle route maps for norway, the uk and part of the netherlands. Where to find gps tracks for bike routes in europe rollglobal. The route can be ridden from late spring to late fall. North sea cycle route part shetland to harwich ev12 from shetland, scotland, gb to tendring, england, gb.
Search for gpx cycle routes to go ride on your bike. On the other hand, if you could be tempted by a relaxing tour with stunning, slowly shifting sea views, locally caught fish and rare birds to spot, this is your route. Where to find gps tracks for bike routes in europe. North sea cycle route on your bike lonely planet forum. This route is some 6,000 km long and runs through eight countries along the north sea. Theyre community curated and backed by strava activity data to help you choose the right roads and paths. This is because the lf1 and lf10 routes together represent the dutch part of the international north sea cycle route. North sea cycle route 6000 km biking bremnes norway.
Eurovelo 12 north sea cycle route bikemap your bike routes. From the plateau of langres via hoek van holland to rotterdam, step on your bike and discover 3 countries france, belgium and netherlands by cycling over 1,050 kilometers of marked roads. Where can i download the gps tracks for the eurovelo routes. Along the way you will also find information signs for the north sea cycle route. Looking for info on camping facilities and costs, cycle touring, routes and weather on that route at that time of year. The entire north sea coast cycle path is over 6,000 kilometers 3,700 miles long and runs through norway. Oct 19, 2016 if you want to cycle the north sea cycle route on this side, you can fly ryanair to billund from stansted. The coast of sunnhordland is part of the international north sea cycle route, the worlds longest cycling route. Westport coastal cycle cycle route westport tourism. Maps for eurovelo cycle network are now available at openandromaps.
Make the most of your run or ride with strava routes. In germany, the eurovelo 3 longdistance cycle route leads along sections of the ox road, the north sea cycle route, the longdistance cycling track hamburgbremen, the bruckenradweg, the friedensroute, the 100 castles route, the romerlipperoute, the rhine cycle route and the water castles route. Travellers from the continent would typically begin the english section of the north sea cycle route at harwich international port in parkeston. More information and route notes to come but in the. The west coast route forms part of the european eurovelo route no. During winter, spring and autumn in particular, the spanish island welcomes tens of thousands of cyclists who enjoy the warm weather, excellent roads and fantastic scenery. Cycle along sea front road and staying on this road veer right at fork.
Mar 17, 2016 the wind in our wheels the north sea cycle route with noisy offspring. Just click the gpx link on the top right of the route page. Its based on a popular sportive organised by the london phoenix cycle club, and is so named because it takes riders through the villages of high easter and good easter. Having a gpx file is somewhat crucial because some turns these routes make into some lost lanes are impossible to find when signs are missing or hidden in the vegetation. But it is strictly for cargo and there is a very limited number of cabins. It is a wonderful route through the northern lake district and over the pennines, beginning on the cumbria coast at whitehaven or workington on the irish sea, and finishing in sunderland or tynemouth on the north sea. Nowadays there is quite a wide range of different charity organisations. The downloadable tracks also have waypoints with recommended coffee stops, water stops and lunch places.