Gee wrote: ↑16 Jun 2022, 8:21am
Or a circular tour of cathedrals starting from Hull, down to Lincoln, Norwich, Ely…then head back towards Sheffi3ld, Wakefield.
If you're still considering the cathedral option and you haven't already, have a look at the Cathedrals Challenge:
https://www.cyclinguk.org/cathedrals-cy ... -challenge
I've done a few, the suggested routes are not always the best, so I've modify them to my preferences, sometimes slightly, other times completely different. There's a few others you might build into that loop, Southwell, Peterborough, Derby, though time and distance is a constraint, still it'd be a shame to miss one out and later regret it. I enjoy this sort of thing, I also collect BCQ points, some of my most memorable rides have been when I least expected it, in a way you can't plan. I don't think I've ever been on a touring ride where I didn't see something at least of interest and sometimes completely amazing.
Distance is a personal choice, it isn't just about ability, really many if not most people are capable of 100 mile days if they choose. It's largely a question of what else you want to do with your time. The higher the mileage the less time for sightseeing off the bike, or lounging round the campsite or... whatever else takes your fancy, choice.
If you go for cathedrals, just factor in that by their nature they're usually in urban areas* which are likely, but not always, to be slower going.
*Notable exceptions I've visited so far - Southwell, Ripon and Ely.
Is it best B&B or wild camping?
I like both, though not much of my camping is wild, sometimes the type of tour dictates the best accommodation, the only way to find out what suits you is to try it.
My cathedral tours have been using Travelodge or Premier Inn, some real bargains mid week, and there's usually one in or near a cathedral city.