The C2C Guide - the definitive resource centre for the Sea to Sea cycle route

Waskerly
Way

tourist information
centre
01388 527650 - Stanhope
Whitehaven to Parkhead 100 miles
Parkhead to Sunderland 34 miles

a potted history

Formerly part of the old railway from Rookhope to Consett the path has been converted into an excellent traffic free route for walkers and cyclists.

places of interest

Hownsgill Viaduct - located at mile marker 108.6 this very impressive 150 foot high bridge almost dares you to look down into the gorge and not feel sick!

eating places

Parkhead Station -Terry and Lorraine Turnbull - tel: 01388 526434 - Tea Rooms offering wholesome home made food, snacks, sandwiches and evening meals. Open all year - if there is nobody about just knock!

cycle shops

Parkhead Station -Terry and Lorraine Turnbull - tel: 01388 526434 - Located at mile marker 100 at the start of the Waskerly Way - details below

route features

After the long slog up Rookhope Incline (or the even longer uphill slog from Stanhope) you will be relieved to find the Waskerly Way completely traffic free and almost all of it downhill all the way to the finish at Sunderland or Newcastle.

accommodation
Please try to book accommodation in advance and give as much notice as possible if you have to cancel the booking so the room can be re-let otherwise your deposit may be forfeited. Also if you are going to be late arriving at your accommodation it is always a good idea to ring and let the proprietor know so they can keep your room open for you.

Remember to double check all details with the establishment as this guide cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies or omissions nor for any loss arising as a result.

When booking accommodation please mention the C2C Guide website.

Bee Cottage Guest House

David Blackburn or Irene Mordey
Bee Cottage Guest House, Castleside, Consett,
Co. Durham, DH8 9HW

tel : 01207 508224

e-mail : beecottage68@aol.com

web site .... www.beecottage.co.uk

rooms .... 2 double - 2 twin - 4 family - 8 en suite

months open .... all year

B & B .... min �£32.00 - max �£40 p.p.p.n.

evening meal .... yes

packed lunch .... yes

non-smoking .... yes

secure cycle storage .... yes

distance from route .... 400 metres

distance from pub .... 4 miles

grading .... Visit Britain 4 Star

Bee Cottage is one of the favoured watering holes of seasoned C2Cers and lies on a bend in the Waskerley Way just beyond Park Head Plantation. It is on the edge of a pretty little coppice and a couple of miles before the A68 at Castleside.

Terry & Lorraine Turnbull

Parkhead Station, Stanhope Moor, Co. Durham DL13 2ES

Tel : 01388 526434

Web : www.parkheadstation.co.uk

Email : parkheadstation@aol.com

Rooms .... 2D, 2F plus The Sleeper (up to six)

B&B .... from £25

Evening meal .... Residents evening meals available (pre-ordering required) locally sourced produce, please contact us for menu choices and any specific dietary requirements

Packed lunch .... £3.50

Licensed .... On route

VisitBritain .... 3 stars

Official Sustrans C2C t-shirts .... can be pre-ordered

Take a break on the 100 mile marker and book in. This is a licensed B&B with tea room three miles north of Stanhope on the Waskerley Way. It's also five miles from Rookhope across the grouse moor and 10 miles from Consett. AONB with beautiful panoramic views and downhill all the way (almost) to the coast. Drying facilities and secure lock-up. Take a virtual tour by clicking on the website. On-line booking soon available.