Cycling

With miles of quiet country lanes, traffic free cycle routes and bridleways, two wheels are better than four.

Long Distance Routes

The Coast and Castles Cycle Route which is part of the National Cycle Network, follows the length of the Northumberland coast.

• Coast and Castles (NCN1) Route
• Sandstone Way MTB Route
• Pennine Cycle Route

Long Distance Routes

Short/Circular Trails

With miles of quiet lanes, bridleways and traffic-free cycle routes and an Ordnance Survey map, it is easy to plan your own route. We have also produced some short, circular rides in a map and guide.

• Circular trail map
• Other circular trails
• Quiet lanes

Short and Circular Trails

Cycle Shops and Hire

Whether you want to hire a bike or need to get your bike repaired, this page gives provides information about shops and hire.

• Hire centres
• Bicycle repair

Cycle hire and repair