We are planning a Hadrian's way C2C loop for next spring, we know most/all coast to coast routes are recommended to be ridden west to east, but one will have to be an east west ride, we are thinking
Hadrian's first west to east the C2C back.
But could anyone here who knows either or both routes let us know that would be best or should we switch them round.
We will be carrying all kit, but not camping and will have Stig (our Border Terrier) along for the ride too.
Thanks.
These areas are also my playground as I live on the north east coast at South Shields
I have done both these routes several times in 2 days 3 days and I have also done Hadrians in 10 hours ride time and C2C 11 hrs ride time,, as well as regular days out on parts of each route ,this is just to give you a comparison so as I can help you in your decisions as I think any advice is always comparative to oneself and nobody should expect you to achieve things just because another has done similar ,,, your aware that both are far easier west to east ,,,and hadrians is a lot easier than C2C
HADRIANS ,, please please start from South Shields roman fort arbeia then head west on route 14 along the river
And cycle under the tyne via the cycle only tunnel to join route 72
Continue on this route as it has much easier climbs than the C2C,,,
if you were to attempt the C2C East to west you would be hit at start with almost 30 miles of slow incline upto the parkhead station,, this would sap your energy and morale too early in the day,, a brief downhill into Stanhope too catch your breath then it's another 5 mile slow incline from rookhope to allenheads
You got to go on hadrians from East to west ,, al be it against the prevailing wind
This will be a great journey for you and a big achievement across some wonderous roads
Good luck,, there's plenty of stop offs for coffee etc on the hadrians way