London to Bruges Cycle 2024
Take part in the London to Bruges Cycle and accelerate a positive change in how people affected by brain tumours are diagnosed, supported and cured.
Ride from London to the canals and cobbled streets of Bruges, one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities and known as the ‘Venice of the North.’ A wonderful cycling experience through the bike-friendly Low Countries.
You’ll take the scenic route, heading out of London on quiet roads to Harwich, and cross by ferry to the Hook of Holland, before crossing low-lying Dutch Zeeland on fabulous cycle paths over a series of islands and sea barrages – a stunning ride which demonstrates some impressive engineering. From beautiful Vlissingen you take another ferry and, after a short, flat morning through West Flanders, follow canals into fairy-tale Bruges.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1: London – Harwich – Hook of Holland
An early start from north-east London allows you to avoid the worst of the morning traffic before reaching the outskirts of London and quieter roads. It is not long before you are among the fields and villages of rural Essex. The route is reasonably flat and will take you through quieter countryside, passing through Maldon and Colchester, before heading to your destination. Here you have dinner before catching the overnight ferry to the Hook of Holland.
Cycle approx 132 km (82 miles)
Day 2: Hook of Holland – Vlissingen
Today’s ride is beautiful, and likely to invoke a deep respect for the experts of land reclamation! Our route takes you south across the peninsulas and islands of Zeeland, the westernmost and least-populated province of The Netherlands. Quiet roads and cycle paths lead you over bridges and protective sea-barrages, giving you a wonderful viewpoint into this area of man-made hills – once a marshy mudscape appearing only at low tide. It’s all very scenic, with beaches and windmills, small ports and cobbled quays, and small towns and villages with traditional architecture. Passing Middleburg, the province capital, just a few more miles brings you to historic Vlissingen.
Cycle approx 108km (67 miles)
Day 3: Vlissingen – Bruges
A morning’s ride completes your challenge! You leave Vlissingen’s port with a lovely ferry crossing across the estuary of the Scheldt River to Breskens. Leaving the coast, you ride flat, quiet roads towards the attractive town of Sluis and the border into Belgium. Here you cruise flat and largely traffic-free canal paths, enjoying the scenery, until you come into central Bruges. Famed for its canal networks, this ‘Venice of the North’ has some beautiful medieval buildings; the impressive historic centre is a World Heritage Site. An afternoon wander is a very pleasant way to wind down after the efforts of the last few days!
Cycle approx. 38km (24 miles)
Day 4: Bruges – London
Free to explore until you transfer from Bruges to connect to the Eurostar for the return to London, where you will be reunited with your bike.
What’s Included
- All transport from London to Bruges return (by ferry and train)
- All meals except where specified
- Snacks and water provision on cycle days
- Accommodation on a twin share basis in hotel / shared cabin on ferry
- Discover Adventure leaders, mechanics and drivers
- Full vehicle support throughout the trip
What’s Excluded
- Any meals specified as ‘not included’ in the itinerary
- Travel insurance
- Bicycle, cycle helmet (compulsory) and water bottles
- Personal spending money, souvenirs and drinks
- Fees for any optional sites, attractions or activities
- Any applicable surcharges as per Terms and Conditions
Payment Options
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Registration fee: £149. The registration fee of £149 is payable directly to the event organisers Discover Adventure.
Fundraising option: £1,900. To guarantee your place on this challenge, we ask that you have raised £1,520 (80%) 10 weeks before departure and the final £380 (20%) within 2 weeks of your return.
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Registration fee: £149. The registration fee of £149 is payable directly to the event organisers Discover Adventure.
Remaining cost of trip: £250 paid approximately 8 weeks before your challenge to the event organisers Discover Adventure.
Fundraising option: £1,400. To guarantee your place on this challenge, we ask that you have raised £1,120 (80%) 10 weeks before departure and the final £280 (20%) within 2 weeks of your return.
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Registration fee: £149. The registration fee of £149 is payable directly to the event organisers Discover Adventure.
Remaining cost of trip: £950 paid approximately 8 weeks before your challenge to the event organisers Discover Adventure.
Fundraising option: Raise as much as you can!
Want more information?
You can read more about the London to Bruges Cycle and sign up on Discover Adventures Website!
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the events team events@thebraintumourcharity.org or call 01252 237867.
Event details
When: 19 Sep 2024 – 22 Sep 2024
Registration fee: £149
Sponsorship: £1,900
This event is organised by Discover Adventure.
Supporting you
You’ll receive support from the Events Team including:
- email updates
- links to our fundraising resources
- a t-shirt to wear for the event