Whitehaven

Directions

The final stretch is pretty straightforward. You head out of Workington to Distington where you head for the coast, reaching it at the old Roman fort at Parton Bay and on to Whitehaven. Don't forget to dip your wheel in the briny.




Accommodation
Chase Hotel, Inkerman Terrace, Whitehaven CA28 8AA

Privately owned Victorian former gentleman's residence in two acres of grounds. Quiet and comfortable with plenty of parking space, yet only a short stroll from the town centre. Cyclists are welcome to leave their bikes for the duration and there is a secure lock-up for bikes. Has been looking after C2Cers since the route opened.

Run by: Jackie Sisson

 

Telephone : 01946 693656
Fax : 01946 590807
Website : www.chasewhitehaven.co.uk
Email : chase1@tms-connect.co.uk

Rooms : 23. 6S, 4T, 13D.
B&B : from £35 for groups of 10 or more; Twins/doubles £65.
Evening meal : £7 - £15
Packed lunch : from £5
Fully licensed : 0.25 miles from route
Town centre : 0.25 miles : Car parking for duration

 


Waverley Hotel, Tangier Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 7UX.

Licensed restaurant. Privately owned hotel. Town centre location. Close to habourside.

Run by: Cheryl Twinn

 

Telephone : 01946 694 337
Fax : 01946 691 577
Website www.thewaverleyhotel.co.uk
Email thewaverleyhotel@hotmail.com

Rooms : 10S, 5D, 6T, 3F.
B&B : from £30-£35 single. £68 T en-suite. Fam (3) £70. Fam (4) £75
Packed Lunch : £5.95
Evening meal : £5.95-£15.
Distance from C2C : on route
Fully licensed

 


Glenfield Guest House, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7TS

Set in a conservation area close to the town centre, home from home atmosphere and specialises in real home cooking and luxury en-suite accommodation. Licensed lounge with open fire. Free wireless internet and on-line booking.

Run by: Margaret & Andrew Davies

 

Telephone : 01946 691911
Website www.glenfield-whitehaven.co.uk
Email glenfieldGH@aol.com

Rooms : 1S, 2D, 1T, 2F
B&B : £30-£35. Twin room £55
Evening meal : £7.50
Packed lunch : £4.50
Distance from route : 400m
Nearest pub : 50m
AA 4-star, Welcome to Excellence Award : Food Safety Performance - 4 stars

 


The Mansion, Old Woodhouse, Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 9LN

Friendly, relaxed and with all mod cons. Super big screen TV and swimming pool opening this year.

Run by: Tom & Philip

 

Tel : 01946 61860
Fax : 01946 691270
Email comnenus4@aol.com
Web www.themansion-whitehaven.co.uk

Rooms : 12
B&B : : From £25 - £30
Packed Lunch : £3.50
Evening Meal : £6.00-£10
On route? : 1 Km. Pub 100m

 


Chestnuts, Low Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 6RX

Comfortable b&b accommodation in small quiet village 2 miles from Whitehaven. Two lovely guestrooms, double with en-suite shower and king with en-suite shower.  Substantial breakfasts and packed lunches if required. Secure overnight cycle storage and parking for your car for the duration of your C2C ride. Local pub 5 minutes by footpath (or car) and captive owls to visit during your stay and to hoot you on your way!

Run by: Norah Messenger

 

Tel : 01946 61612
Email owlmagic@tesco.net

Rooms : 2 D - 2 bunks
Months open : All year
B & B : £30
Packed lunch : £5 depending
secure cycle parking : yes
distance from route : 2 miles from start (on Reivers route)
Pub : 5 minutes walk along footpath
Locally inspected :
Web : www.chestnuts-whitehaven.com

 


Glenard Guest House, Glen Ard Guest House, Inkerman Terrace, Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 7TY

Large detached family run Victorian Guest House set in its own grounds. Breakfasts from 6am for those wishing for an early start. Secure cycle storage. 0.25 from start of C2C.

Run by: Mrs. E. Armstrong

 

tel : 01946 692249
e-mail info@glenard.co.uk
home page www.glenard.co.uk

rooms : 2D, 1S, 2T, 3F.
months open : all year
B & B : £25
evening meal : no
packed lunch : £4
distance from route : 0.25 miles
pub : 5 minutes walk

 


Read Guest House, 5 Cross St, Whitehaven, CA28 7BX

Elegant 18th century house in the town centre offering 10 twin rooms well suited for groups. Ideal at weekends as it tends to be booked during the week. This house - in fact two houses knocked into one - was built by the Whitehaven artist, Mathias Read, whose paintings captured much of the town's splendour in its Georgian heyday. Surrounded by pubs and restaurants, this is an ideal start point for weekend C2Cers.

Run by: Jacky & Ann Walker

 

tel: 01946 61515 or 07771 553819
emailukbsolutions@msn.com


Rooms
: 10T
B&B : £30 - no single occupancy tariff
Secure bike storage : Restaurant and pubs all round
Distance from start : 200m

 


Tarn Flatt Barn, Tarn Flatt Hall, Sandwith, Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 9UX

Traditional sandstone barn on a working farm. 1 mile from Sandwith and 3 miles from Whitehaven. Basic communal accommodation for 12 visitors. Sleeping on raised wooden platform, coin operated shower. 2 WCs. Wood burning stove. Parking for cars and bikes, also long stay parking available.

Run by: Janice Telfer

 

tel: 01946 692162
emailstay@tarnflattfarm.co.uk
home pagewww.tarnflattfarm.co.uk

bed only price : £8 at weekends.
months open: all year
secure cycle parking: yes
distance from route: 3 miles
pub: 1 mile