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April through to October can be a wonderful time to ride the C2C, but beware that spring or autumn can also provide gale-force winds and unseasonably low temperatures for the time of year. Summer is the best time but good weather can never be guaranteed.

Perfect weather and superb cycling country as this C2C rider heads towards Allenheads (Stage 4)

It makes sense to check the weather outlook on the web. BBC Weather (http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather) provides five-day forecasts, updated every few hours, for principal towns along the route, including Whitehaven, Workington, Keswick, Penrith, Alston, Consett, Newcastle, Sunderland and Tynemouth. But unless the forecast is truly terrible – gales and non-stop rain – you should go ahead and enjoy the ride. It’s surprising how much of the C2C route is relatively well protected at low levels, particularly on some of the disused railway lines. It’s also surprising how quickly the rain can clear up and go away.

Do be aware, however, that summer is peak holiday season. The Lake District will be particularly busy, making it advisable to book hotels, B&Bs and camp sites well in advance. Away from tourist-traps such as Keswick, cycling the C2C is remarkably quiet.