The Route

Morecambe

Lancaster

Bentham

Clapham

Ingleton

Austwick

Horton in Ribblesdale

Giggleswick

Settle

Long Preston

Airton

Malham

Cracoe

Threshfield

Grassington

Burnsall

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Appletreewick

Pateley Bridge

Fountains Abbey

Ripon

Boroughbridge

Linton-on-Ouse

Skelton

York

Dunnington

Stamford Bridge

Pocklington

Huggate

Hutton Cranswick

Driffield

Harpham

Bridlington

Route Distances

Please Click on the place names above for accommodation

Route Outline

Passing through some of the countries finest landscapes, with a total distance of 170 miles, Way of the Roses coast to coast cycle route could be best described as challenging, exciting, and extremely fulfilling. The Way of the Roses consists of the following terrain: traffic-free paths, on-road cycle lanes, country lanes and quieter roads.  Starting on the west coast of Morecambe, and finishing on the East coast of Bridlington, or vice versa, the route has plenty to offer for all levels of cyclists.  When planning your tour you will find a great selection of cycle friendly, Inns, Pubs, Hotels, Cafes, and Restaurants amongst other necessary amenities.

Travel Information

Please find below national rail travel links for Morecambe and Bridlington to help plan your journey.

www.northernrail.co.uk  -  Morecambe          www.northernrail.co.uk  -  Bridlington

                  Route Signs

The Way of the Roses route is

well sign posted from Morecambe

to Bridlington, with clearly marked

red and white county roses.

Car Parking Information

Please find some useful links below, on where to park your car while riding the Way of the Roses

Please find below a list of tourist information centres that can be found on route.

Morecambe

01524 582808 / morecambevic@lancaster.gov.uk

Address: Old Station Buildings, Marine Road Central, Morecambe LA4 4DB

Lancaster

01524 582394 / lancastervic@lancaster.gov.uk

The Story Creative Industries Centre, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster LA1 1TH

Settle

01729 825192 / settle@ytbtic.co.uk

Town Hall, Cheapside, Settle BD24 9EJ

Pateley Bridge

01423 537300 / pbtic@harrogate.gov.uk

High Street, Pateley Bridge HG3 5AW

Ripon

01765 604625 / ripontic@harrogate.gov.uk

Minster Road, Ripon HG4 1QT

York

01904 550099 / info@visityork.org

1 Museum Street, York YO1 7DT

Bridlington

01262 673474 / info@vhey.co.uk

25 Prince Street, Bridlington YO15 2NP

Stage     Overall

Route Map

We hope that you find the above route map useful, You can also purchase the Way of the Roses map via this link below which includes free UK delivery!

alternatively you can buy the map at tourist information centres en route.

Main Roads  17½ Miles

Minor Roads  135 Miles

Traffic Free  17½ Miles