North sea cycle route book

Even in the waters between the kara sea and the bering strait, normally a highly complex and icecovered area, shipping appears smooth and easy. This 6000 kilometer european long distance cycle route will lead you through 8 countries and along the entire north sea coast with this it holds a record in the guinness book of records as the worlds longest signposted cycle route. North sea cycle route part shetland to harwich ev12 from shetland, scotland, gb to tendring, england, gb. The north sea coast cycle route winds over 6,000 kilometers 3,700 miles from norway to great britain, taking you through sweden, denmark, germany, the netherlands and belgium. Although bordering the same sea it goes from land located below sea level in the netherlands to. For more on this european cycle route go to combine this longdistance route with a day trip. He is known for the childrens book series lukko lighthouse in which he is. Leave a comment on north sea cycle route part 3 sweden and denmark. The destination in scotland and the entire north sea cycle route is lerwick on the. North sea cycle route 6000 km the coast of sunnhordland is part of the international north sea cycle route, the worlds longest cycling route. In this first part, well take you through norway in 16 stages. You will arrive at places where peace and quiet reigns and where the buzz of the city ceases completely. The route passes through the lake district, eden valley and the pennines, all offering fantastic scenery. This route follows the baltic sea cycle route from rostock in germany to copenhagen in denmark.

Along the way you will also find information signs for the north sea cycle route. Explore the fabulous way of the roses that stretches the width of england. For more on this european cycle route go to tip combine this longdistance route with a day trip. The sea to sea is the classic, long distance cycle route in the uk. The route starts from nieuweschans in the netherlands. It is 6,000 km long and goes around the whole north sea. Encouraged by the quality of the cycle paths and roads, i pedalled all the way to the hahljem and caught the ferry. Get on your bike and experience the wild beauty of a cycle route covering more than 1,200 kilometres from brittany down the atlantic coast to the border with spain.

Eurovelo 12 north sea cycle route your bike routes. Did you know that the north sea cycle route is the worlds longest signed international cycle route, passing through 7 countries. The north sea coast cycle route part 4 germany bike touring. The north sea cycle route will surprise you with its diversity. Im planning a ride from uk bergen via the north sea cycle route next year, leaving late april from south england. Sea to sea cycle route c2c coast to coast pedal power cycling. The north sea coast cycle route part 3 denmark bike. Jun 09, 2014 the london lands end cycle route book is designed for those who love cycling, but dont like traffic. Starting from the historic port of whitehaven on the irish sea we use st bees and finishing in tynemouth on the north east coast.

We take care of everything so you can fully enjoy your cycle holiday. The aim of the project is to promote sustainable tourism and to keep alive the common cultural heritage of the north sea countries. The north sea cycle route runs through the countries of norway, sweden, denmark, holland, england and scotland. Dipping wheels in both the irish sea and the north sea it crossing england from west to east through the stunning yorkshire dales national park, the nidderdale area of outstanding natural beauty and the yorkshire wolds. On this 40 km 25 miles stretch, cycling truly comes home.

The north sea coast cycle route part 7 scotland bike touring. Also known as eurovelo 12 and encompasses national cycle network route 1. From source to sea through switzerland, germany and the netherlands cicerone guide. To get to the starting point of the bike path, you can either take the ferry from varberg in sweden, for example, if you come from the swedish part of the north sea coast cycle route.

From here on, you cycle along the old, abandoned west coast highway to ogna where you meet the first of many sandy beaches, then follow the coast on the old kongeveien, through brusand and vigrestad to the old vicarage at ha. Bike ride maps cycle maps and cycle touring guide books. Ice data from russias arctic and antarctic research institute show that the whole northern sea route now is icefree. By david may bicycle the north sea cycle route, lf1, in france, belgium, and the netherlands cycle 450 kilometers 270 miles along quiet roads, dikes and bike paths, often in view of the north sea, on your selforganized biking tour. Mar 17, 2016 the wind in our wheels the north sea cycle route with noisy offspring. Conquer the 16 panorama bicycle routes along the west coast of denmark. More information can be obtained from the official north sea cycle route site at.

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. The north sea cycle route is the worlds longest signposted bike route but obviously not continious as there are too many ferries. Cycling the north sea route europe bicycle touring. Along the north sea a tulip tour bike tour tripsite. North sea cycle route part 3 sweden and denmark trail. Adventure on the north sea cycle route by bernie friend isbn. The route is signposted with national cycle route no. North sea cycle route 1,000 kilometres of sea views. The book takes you onto the most beautiful cycle routes of southern england, including the camel trail, devon coast to coast route, bristol and bath railway path, thames valley route and many more. This bike tour in holland focuses on the polder land of the north sea and then also leads into the lovely inland. Eurovelo 12 north sea cycle route bikemap your bike routes. North sea cycle route, europe this route is the longest signposted cycling trail in the world. The wind in our wheels the north sea cycle route with noisy offspring.

I find a good campsite north of the town and meet up with more cycle tourists, who can understand and share what it means to cycle through such weather. The north sea trail is a transnational longdistance hiking trail along the coast of the north sea. The german part of the 6000kilometrelong north sea coast cycle route winds. A separate description of the route and the different legs is available. The route below goes from south west to north east, as does the prevailing wind. This route takes you from rostock to nykobing by ferry, from where you will continue your journey on bike to the island of mon. From source to sea through switzerland, germany and the netherlands cicerone guide wells, mike on. The wind in our wheels the north sea cycle route with noisy. Ferries in order to get from denmark to sweden and vice versa, you will have to use these ferry companies.

This set of buildings marks the start of the north sea cycle route, continuing south and around the coast of norway towards the oslofjord. Abandoning plans to ride the end to end, we settled on somewhere. In lower saxonybremen, cyclists pedal for a good 500 kilometres on mainly flat ground, taking in nature and culture along the way. Hadrians cycleway is a very popular coasttocoast route.

In sunnhordland, the route goes through sveio, bomlo, stord and fitjar. Eurovelo 12 north sea cycle route ev12 eurovelo 12 operator. The north sea cycle route was officially opened in 2001, and is an international project between the countries participating, with 68 partners in 8 countries. Call us on 01665 7 448 to book your next cycling experience. Previous entry north sea cycle route part 2 norway. The 6000 km long north sea cycle route is nowhere more splendid than on its trafficfree track across the extensive dutch sand dune systems between the hague and zandvoort. Pedal power offers cycle holidays for the sea to sea coast to coast cycle route. It offers 6,000km of waymarked cycling along the coastline of the north sea and travels through seven countries, including the uk, the netherlands, germany, denmark, sweden and norway.

This route is some 6,000 km long and runs through eight countries along the north sea. The sea is never very far away as you discover the best each region. 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. Top tips for fitness and training for the c2c across england cycle tour. All along the jutlandic west coast there are signed cycle routes to experience. In 2003, the route was awarded a guinness world record certificate confirming that the north sea cycle route was the worlds longest cycle route.

Also known as the c2c and coast to coast cycle route. The iconic route travels 7 miles between the irish sea and the north sea, from cumbria to tyneside, passing through the northern lake district before climbing the pennines and descending. This itinerary includes 4 days of cycling allowing you more time to enjoy the sights and sounds of your surroundings. These routes will take you along cycle paths and small roads to some og the most beautiful places along the danish coastline. On this route you will follow the lf1 and lf10 signs. The northern sea route is completely icefree and shipping. And i find it practically impossible to book ahead as the very nature of. Bicycle the north sea cycle route, lf1, in france, belgium. Dec, 2017 this set of buildings marks the start of the north sea cycle route, continuing south and around the coast of norway towards the oslofjord. In remote areas, however, it is advisable to book your accommodation in. Denmark, sweden, norway, scotland, england, belgium and the netherlands and 921 kilometres in germany. Looking for info on camping facilities and costs, cycle touring, routes and weather on that route at that time of year. The varied tour on the north sea coast cycle route, which we present to you in. The 21 x 15cm landscape book will fit in any handlebar bag and features almost 560 cyclistfriendly accommodations between the krkonose mountains andor prague and the north sea, complete with addresses and telephone numbers.

The official route follows the coast of the north sea and passes through scotland, england, belgium, holland, denmark and norway. Here you will find a set of daily north sea cycle route gps files. Worlds best longdistance bike routes macs adventure blog. Guides to this part of the north sea cycle route are a bit thin on the ground, there used to be some information booklets produced by the local tourist boards but sadly they are now out of print. North sea cycle route on your bike lonely planet forum. The north sea cycle route covers more than 6,000 kilometres through eight countries. The route is quite well marked and never found the need to use a guide book. Please note there has been a lot of ferry changes in the last couple of years, there is now. This other route starts in belgium and continues through the netherlands, germany, denmark, norway, sweden, scotland and england.

There is another route called the north sea cycle route that partly overlaps part of this itinerary. North sea cycle route maps for norway, the uk and part of the netherlands. C2c cycle route luggage carrying and accommodation booking services from sherpa van. I met many other long distance cyclists heading off on their own on even longer trips. Sea to sea cycle route c2c coast to coast pedal power. The route passes through seven countries and 26 partner areas. Belgium, england, scotland, norway, sweden, denmark, germany and, last but not least, holland. Ranging from 20 to 560 km12,5 to 348 miles in length, youre likely to find a route to suit you and your family. The uks most popular challenge cycle route, the c2c is often thought to stand for coast to coast, but the name is actually short for sea to sea. 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. In waters normally covered by thick ice, ships are today sailing easily and without escorts.

This is because the lf1 and lf10 routes together represent the dutch part of the international north sea cycle route. The coast of sunnhordland is part of the international north sea cycle route, the worlds longest cycling route. Brielle is the only town shown which is off the direct route, but it is very pretty and worth a detour if you have time. Together the lf1 and the lf10 form the dutch coastal route the dutch section of the north sea cycle route. Although bordering the same sea it goes from land located below sea level in the netherlands to cliffs over 1,000 meters in height norway. Whether you are on a dutch shopper or on a racing bicycle with all the gears, this is truly one of the very best cycle. Also included are maps showing the course of the cycle route, information about sights and ferry crossings, and much more. They lead through rocky tunnels and turn into rapid descentsand wind their way all the way to the coast. The route then passes through farmlands and by beaches to finish at copenhagen. Tour diaries, custom bikes, folding bicycles, recumbent, tandem, 3. Germany to london germany, the netherlands, belgium and france and through kent back to london. The north sea coast cycle route part 1 norway bike. 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. The north sea cycleroute through rogaland runs through the southernmost tip of fjord norway to egersund.