Now for something completely different! The full Coast and Castles route is 200 miles long, but the coastal version covers 170 – taking you from Newcastle to Edinburgh.

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The route follows the shoreline, working its way through Northumbrian fishing villages, sandy beaches, and also passing ancient castles such as Warkworth, Bamburch, Dunstanburgh, and Lindisfame.

This long ride can be broken up into shorter stretches, such as the 9 miles from Cockburnspath to Haddington.

Of course, if you want a real challenge, this route is just part of the North Sea Cycle Route – which spans 6,200 km – you can choose sections to ride here.

Length: 170 miles

Route: Coast and Castles