
(Summary information and map credit: European Cyclists’ Federation)
“The North Sea Cycle Route will surprise you with its diversity: from land located below sea level (the Netherlands) to cliffs over 1,000m in height (Norway). Sample wee drams in Scotland, pedal past millennial port cities such as Gothenburg or Hamburg and tuck into some moules-frites overlooking the inviting beaches of the Flanders Coast in Belgium. Expect to be pleasantly surprised along this popular cycle tourist track. And donโt forget to check the ferry timetables!”

Lovely and useful map – but I’ve an update for it… I’ve just looked up Newcastle to Kristiansand, and the route’s now been cancelled. Pah!