Cathedral cycling route launched

A new cycling route is being  launched which links all 42 English Cathedrals. The route, which is nearly 2000 miles long, has come about thanks to a unique partnership between Cycling UK, the British Pilgrimage Trust, Sustrans and the Association of English Cathedrals.

Shaun Cutler, an entrepreneur and former company director, has worked with these partners to improve the welcome offered at cathedrals and aims to double the number of people visiting cathedrals by bike.

Cyclists can visit as many cathedrals as they like. The full route is published here.

Each Cathedral will carry a CCR stamp and cycle ribbon to collect. Medals will be available to purchase for each cathedral – cathedral section with a coveted CCR Finishers Medal available to those who complete all 42 Cathedrals.

Relay Challenge

To launch the route a relay challenge is being organised starting from Newcastle Cathedral. The challenge will take in all 42 cathedrals in 42 days. It is due to start (subject to COVID restrictions) on Sunday 30th May. The start of Cycling UK’s Bike Week.

 The relay will leave Southwark for Rochester on 15th June and then depart for Canterbury on the 16th. We are looking for volunteers to join our relay team. Cyclists do not have to cycle the whole route between Southwark to Rochester or Rochester to Canterbury. For more information on joining or supporting our team please email Colin Lovell colin.lovell@rochestercathedral.org