Hull to Harwich

peter236uk · Post by **peter236uk** » 6 Aug 2008, 4:08pm

Has anyone done this sustrains route from Hull to Harwich I fancy doing the ride early sept I think its about 365 miles.
Wondering if anyone has done it
Thanks

Asdace · Post by **Asdace** » 6 Aug 2008, 4:42pm

I've done the Hull to Harwich a few years ago, only i did it from Harwich to Hull, then the White Rose Cycle Way back to Middlesborough. Excellent ride, I'm thinking of doing it again next year, but camping it. It is very flat, apart from the Lincolnshire Wolds. Very enjoyable and one I would do again.

It is 369 miles.

peter236uk · Post by **peter236uk** » 6 Aug 2008, 5:47pm

Sounds good then I was thinking of getting a train up to Hull then working back to Harwich I would camp as well
Pete

Asdace · Post by **Asdace** » 7 Aug 2008, 12:46am

It would be ideal ride for camping, I did the H2H on a yha/bb ratio. I would rather camp it next time. Although the terrain is flat, it is however a lovely cycle route and I can say it is one of the best rides I've done.

Also it forms a link to the North Sea Cycle Network, so it can't be that bad.

cidermartin · Post by **cidermartin** » 9 Aug 2008, 2:42pm

I did NCN1 in mid March but started in Harwich (I reasoned that travelling north would give me the benefit of a following wind---wrong, a gale-force northerly blew the whole week). Route was very well signposted throughout despite the usual problems of vandalised signage in some urgan areas (or was it me just missing the signs?!)I camped every night, if you want details let me know.

Cunobelin · Post by **Cunobelin** » 10 Aug 2008, 7:43am

Have done this a couple of times. Once camped and once B&B.

The bad news is that part of the route across the Fens is exposed and shelterless. Long straight open roads, and hence any wind will be a problem.

Highlights included camping, and nipping across to the old 617 Squadron mess, or the excellent Ceilidh at the "Old Ship" at Blaxhall.

Also had one campsite on their first day.... wanted to know how much they should charge and where they should leave our towels and shampoo!

We were honest and showed reciepts for other sites, also explained that providing towels and shampoo was neither neccessary or worth the hassle on their part.

A thoroughly good ride and open to all sorts of variations

peter236uk · Post by **peter236uk** » 10 Aug 2008, 7:54am

I am pretty convinced about it so looking to take a week in sep and do Hull to Harwich
Pete

peter236uk · Post by **peter236uk** » 10 Aug 2008, 11:50am

I have purchased the Sustrans maps for £4 which seem worthwhile.

pete75 · Post by **pete75** » 10 Aug 2008, 11:09pm

This guy has a full description and iary of his ride on the Hull/Harwich along with the same for man other routes. Inreresting comments on sustrans as well.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/ron.strutt/

peter236uk · Post by **peter236uk** » 11 Aug 2008, 8:40am

Thanks for the link it's a good site and some usefull info I think I will catch Train to or close to Hull then cycle back south and finish at Harwich or take a detour when I reach well and head back inland as Live near Bedford.

Peter

Slowroad · Post by **Slowroad** » 16 Aug 2008, 5:59pm

I'm possibly doing (my version of) the Hull to Harwich in September, so any suggestions of nice cheap campsites along the coast will be gratefully received. I've lifted loads off the UKcampsite website but there's nothing like the horse's mouth, if you'll excuse the expression.
Cheers!