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Nevertheless, there’s little doubt that the majority ride from west to east. This is worth considering for those who are riding the C2C on a busy weekend. Meeting large groups of cyclists on narrow tracks and lanes can be a bit unnerving, particularly if they are hammering downhill on blind bends. It’s probably safer to go with the flow.

A summary of the route from east to west appears in Appendix D.

When to go

The simple answer is, ‘When the weather is perfect’. That means blue skies to make the most of wonderful views, no rain, very light wind blowing in the direction you are cycling, and the temperature neither too hot or too cold (around 20–25°C should be near perfect for cycling).

The problem is that the Lake District is notoriously wet, and the high hills of the Pennines are very exposed to poor weather at all times of year. Cyclists have been forced to abandon the C2C due to extreme wind and rain during August, but they were very unlucky. November through to March is best left for experts seeking a winter challenge. Ice and snow are common hazards at this time of year, roads on the high hills may be closed, off-road sections may be waterlogged and very muddy, and short days leave little room for delays.