Sat 9 - Mon 11 Aug 2025 Whitehaven, Cumbria, UK Fundraising required

Sea to Sea

The UK's most popular challenge cycle route! From the Irish Sea in the west to the North Sea in the east featuring 80 miles of traffic-free riding over one weekend.

  • Sat 9 - Mon 11 Aug 2025
  • Fundraising required
Whitehaven Marina, Whitehaven > Tynemouth Beach, North Shields

Sea to Sea

09:00

Age 18 & over

Sign up £25

Fundraise £350

  • 241 km road cycling

Event overview

Travel. Support. Explore. Connect. Give Back.

Well-known as the UK's most popular challenge cycle route, the Sea to Sea route will take you from Whitehaven on the Irish Sea to Tynemouth on the North Sea.

Minor roads, disused railway lines and some off-road tracks (if you fancy) for 150 miles. Nearly 80 miles of traffic free riding, like nothing else found in the UK!

Why not join this long weekend ride across the country? What more rewarding way could there be to see the beauty of the UK?

Highlights

  • Once-in-a-lifetime cycle challenge

    Cover 150 miles and 11,969 feet of elevation across the UK over 3 days.

  • Britain's picturesque regions

    Stay overnight in stunning locations and take time to experience it.

  • 40-55 miles each day

    Uplifting camaraderie as you share experiences with other riders.

  • Zero challenge costs, low fundraising target

    The most cost-effective way to explore Britain. Camping and 'roughing it' are embraced, but luxury options available too.

  • Visit MS support groups

    Support research and treatment whilst travelling the country.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Teams

Location

  • Accommodation
  • Bag transfer
  • Camping
  • Coast
  • Free parking
  • Rural
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Route

  • First aid
  • Hilly
  • Mass start
  • Navigation required
  • Point to point
  • Sleeping facilities
  • Sweeper
  • Toilets
  • Water stations

Sustainability

  • Public transport links

What's included

  • Map
  • Technical t-shirt
  • Training plan

Fundraising

  • Fundraising incentives
  • Fundraising materials
  • Fundraising required
  • Fundraising support
  • Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event

Entries

  • Age 18 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required