Hadrian

Start: Newcastle upon Tyne • Finish: Carlisle • Distance: 65 miles • Riding time: 2 hours • What have the Romans ever done for us? Okay, you won't see an aqueduct, but there are numerous forts to visit as this route traces the course of Hadrian's wall. Ride it without stopping and it's an easy afternoon; devote some time to seeing the sights and its a full days tour.