The Red Sky Foundation Coast & Castles cycle route is one of Britain’s most popular, and it’s not hard to see why. Coast? Check. Castles? Check. Little fishing villages? Check. Hills? Nope. Sounds good, doesn’t it? 

Welcome to the Red Sky Cycle Challenge 2023 raising vital funds to help little hearts and their families. The section from Edinburgh to Sunderland through Berwick-on-Tweed and Amble, is a firm favourite for our experienced riders. The true enjoyment comes as you head onto the unspoilt coast with the castles: the glorious ruin of Dunstanburgh, the startlingly well preserved Warkworth, and the bulk of Bamburgh. Then on to the famous little ports of Alnmouth, Craster and Seahouses. If we time our arrival carefully, and we can cross the tidal causeway from Lindisfarne, the ancient monastic settlement. 

We have 25 rider places ready to set off from Edinburgh to Sunderland on a 235 kilometre cycle challenge encompassing some of the best scenery Britain has to offer hugging the North East coastline from Scotland into England.  Its a fully supported trip with the aim to have fun, stretch those legs and to help us fix more hearts across the region.  

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Red Sky Coast & Castles Cycle Challenge 2023

23 June 2023 - 25 June 2023 

Join us on the Red Sky Coast & Castles Challenge 

Take on the stunning Coast & Castles Challenge from Scotland into England and help raise vital funds in aid of Red Sky Foundation.   

THE CHALLENGE 

  • Test yourself against this iconic British cycling challenge and support Red Sky Foundation 
  • Starting from Edinburgh on Friday 23rd June and finishing at Roker, Sunderland.  
  • Stunning route down the North East coast 
  • Experience the beauty of the scenery 
  • Fully supported cycling challenge including Dinner, Bed & Breakfast  

Be inspired by some of the most dramatic scenery the UK has to offer on this classic bike ride from North to South. Departing from Scotland’s beautiful Edinburgh, this challenging itinerary stretches for 235km until reaching the North Sea at Roker in Sunderland.  

You’ll need all your pedal power to tackle the long ride. The aches and pains will be long forgotten when you arrive in Sunderland for a celebratory soiree in true Red Sky tradition, however, while the memory of this remarkable journey past lovely little fishing villages will endure for years to come. 

WHAT YOU'LL GET FROM TEAM RED SKY 

You’ll get full support and hospitality all the way, leaving you to focus on your challenge. 

  • Join as an individual  
  • 235Km full challenge 
  • 3 days Full Cycling  
  • Rest stops - snacks and drinks 
  • Pre booked accommodation  
  • Breakfast & evening meal
  • Medics and support vehicles  
  • Challenge strava links  
  • Souvenirs  
  • Team Red Sky Cycling Jersey  
  • Celebration food & drinks when you finish at the Roker Hotel 
  • Pre-event training support 
  • First class support from the Red Sky Team from sign up right through to the finish line 

We're on hand to help you meet your goals, with fundraising support throughout your journey with us. Please get in touch if you have any questions, we are here to help!