Lincoln to Penrith Cycling Tour: 2 Days across the Yorkshire Dales & Pennines

Description

This 2-day cycling tour from Lincoln to Penrith crosses northern England from the flatlands of Lincolnshire over the Trent, Ouse and Wharfe to the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, then over the Pennines into the Eden Valley. The first stage is long, open and often exposed to wind, with small villages, farm roads, hedgerows and a clear climb to the finish in Grewelthorpe. On day two, the route becomes rougher: Masham, Richmond, Bowes and Stainmore mark the shift from green valleys to moorland, high roads and the Pennine watershed. After that, the ride rolls via Brough and Appleby into Penrith. A compact but demanding England cycling tour with long distances, historic market towns, exposed high ground and clear landscape changes. Create an account to see all stages, maps, elevation profiles and the full route.

Tour Details

This tour includes detailed day-by-day descriptions, accommodation recommendations, points of interest, difficulty ratings, and expert tips for completing this amazing cycling adventure...

Route

This tour is built for riders who want to cover real ground in two days and are comfortable with long stages. The first day is mainly about endurance. The kilometres often roll well, but the distance remains the key factor: eat too late, drink too little or underestimate the wind, and the final hours will feel much harder. The route is not technically difficult; it is physically demanding. Many sections are open, fast and easy to read, but exactly those roads can become slow work in a headwind. ...

Start Point

Lincoln

End Point

Penrith

Country

United Kingdom

Regions

England

At a glance

Distance

290 km

Difficulty

Hard

Road type

—

Duration

2 days

Tour Itinerary

Day 1

Lincoln - Grewelthorpe

178 km784 m

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Day 2

Grewelthorpe - Penrith

112 km1,058 m

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Cultural & scenic highlights

Travel access

Travel to start

Very easy access

You have several good options for arrival: Train Station by train or Wickenby Aerodrome by flight or Bottle & Glass PH by coach. Choose the one that fits your origin and bike setup best.

Major rail hub

Train Station, 9 km

Airport

Wickenby Aerodrome, 8 km

Coach / bus hub

Bottle & Glass PH, 0 km

Ferry terminal

DFDS Seaways Ferry Terminal, 43 km

Travel from finish

Very easy access

You have several good options for leaving the tour: Train Station by train or Berrier Airfield by flight or Clifford Close by coach or Keswick by ferry. Choose the one that works best for your next destination and bike setup.

Major rail hub

Train Station, 1 km

Airport

Berrier Airfield, 11 km

Coach / bus hub

Clifford Close, 0 km

Ferry terminal

Keswick, 26 km

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