England · Cycle route

Way of the Roses

A long-distance cycle route in England: 273 km (170 mi) with 2,568 m of ascent, about 4 days by bike.

Distance
273 km (170 mi)
Ascent
2,568 m
Days by bike
4
High point
403 m

The line is OpenStreetMap's mapping of the route (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), via Waymarked Trails, with heights from a 30 m terrain model. Check the current official route before a long trip: diversions and permitted paths change. See the source.

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Stages

A suggested split into 4 days of about 68 km (42 mi) each. The days are equal shares of the distance, not official stages. Each ends near the town or village named.

  1. Day 1 Bridlington to Pocklington 68 km · 68 km from the start
  2. Day 2 Pocklington to Roecliffe 68 km · 136 km from the start
  3. Day 3 Roecliffe to Calton 68 km · 205 km from the start
  4. Day 4 Calton to Morecambe 68 km · 273 km from the start

Summits on the way

  • How Hill 175 m · 157 km from the start
  • Sugar Hill 182 m · 174 km from the start
  • Pincher Hill 214 m · 175 km from the start
  • Strawberry Hill · 175 km from the start
  • Cock Hill · 178 km from the start
  • Greenhow Hill Top 427 m · 179 km from the start
  • Rabbit Hill · 182 km from the start
  • Skulberts Hill 229 m · 192 km from the start
  • Millstones Hill 181 m · 204 km from the start
  • View Field 153 m · 258 km from the start

The listed hills and the highest of 22 tops within 300 m of the line. The app shows them all. Summits from OpenStreetMap.

Start and finish

Start: near Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire. 54.08942, -0.18048

Finish: near Morecambe, Lancashire. 54.07102, -2.87610

Directions to the start Directions to the finish

Places to stay

Rooms in the towns and villages along the way:

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Roads and paths change, and surfaces vary with the weather. The line comes from the source named under the map and the heights from a terrain model, so treat the figures as a guide. Check for diversions before you go, ride to what you find, and give way to walkers and horses.