Longtown Way Round Event Details| Audax UK - The Long Distance Cyclists' Association

Longtown Way Round Ponteland Andy Berne

300Km

Summary

315Km cycling event starting from Ponteland.

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Start
Alston
Longtown
Newcastleton
Hawick
Alnwick
Ponteland
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Description

A clockwise loop through Northumberland, Cumbria and the Borders. Two gradual climbs in the first half of the route and a relatively flat second half. Generally quiet roads for all the route and stunning scenery.
An ideal first 300 with lots of options for cafΘ/shop stops. No long steep climbs but there are long gradual ascents to Alston and between Newcastleton to Hawick, it is very scenic so you may not really notice. Long Downhills to compensate and plenty of options to stop if needed.
Event is currently planned as a roadside start with finish in the Village Hall from early evening. This means that for later finishers there will be somewhere warm to get a drink and something to eat.
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