We are thrilled to finally re-introduce the “Cycle the Solway” charitable Sportive! 

Watchtree Nature Reserve are relaunching the ‘Cycle the Solway’ charity Sportive on Saturday 14th May and Sunday 15th May 2022, sponsored by Carlisle accountancy firm Dodd & Co. The weekend will feature four marshalled and signposted routes, for all abilities, with medical and mechanical support and feed stations at set points.  

The Solway Plain offers some of the best cycling in the UK: quiet, flat country lanes with incredible views of the Lakeland fells to the South, the Scottish coastline to the North and West and the Pennines to the East. 

Saturday’s rides include:

The Allonby Eight’, a 108 kilometres route from Watchtree,  £30 per rider (20% off entry fee if booked before end of February)

Cycle The Solway 2022 108km Gpx file download

‘Round the Island’ – 60km from Watchtree, £30 per rider (20% off entry fee if booked before end of February)

Cycle The Solway 2022 60km Gpx file download

Sunday’s Rides include:

Life’s a Beach’ – a 25km from Watchtree, £18 per rider (20% off entry fee if booked before end of February)

Cycle The Solway 2022 25km Gpx File Download

‘Tour de Turbines’ – as many 3km loops of Watchtree’s perimeter route as you can! £8 per rider (20% off entry fee if booked before end of February)

Our Event Village will add a finish line atmosphere and all participants will receive a special Watchtree medal and goody bag. 

At a Glance
  • 14 May 2022 12:00am
  • Tickets On Sale
  • Cycle the SolwayCycle the SolwayCarlisle, UK
  • Up to 108 km (67 miles)
  • Unknown CostFrom 30.00 GBP
  • 400 Riders