Cycling routes
Cycling routes
Discover scenic trails featuring castles, Roman sites, lakes, and forests for cyclists of all levels.
Coast and Castles Route
A scenic and flat route that runs between Tynemouth and Berwick upon Tweed. Attractions along this route include:
- Warkworth, Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh
- Druridge Bay Country Park
- Lindisfarne
- Woodhorn Museum
Visit Sustrans for Coast and Castles Route information
Hadrian's Cycleway
This route is 170 miles coast-to-coast and follows the line of Hadrian's Wall. It stretches along the picturesque Tyne Valley between Gilsland and Wylam Attractions include many Roman sites, forts and museums.
Visit Sustrans for Hadrian's Cycleway route information
Pennine Cycleway
This route includes some of Northumberland's most stunning scenery. It runs from Derby to Berwick upon Tweed, crossing Hadrian's Wall. The route passes through Kielder Forest and Northumberland National Park, before continuing through the southern Cheviot Hills. It ends at the historic border town of Berwick.
Visit Sustrans for Pennine Cycleway route information
Reivers Cycle Route
This challenging route runs from Tynemouth to Whitehaven via Ponteland, Bellingham, Kielder Water and the northern edges of the Lake District.
Visit Sustrans for Reivers Cycle Route route information
Cycling at Kielder
The Kielder Forest area is ideal for mountain biking. There're 13 marked trails which vary from easy to demanding.
The Lakeside Way is a new 27-mile path around the lake. It provides access to beautiful views and wildlife.
Visitor centres and the Visit Kielder website have more information
Other cycle routes
- Visit Northumberland cycle routes
- Sustrans National Cycle Network
- South East Northumberland Cycle Map (PDF)
- National Park cycle routes
- online shop for local maps and guides
- cycling and mountain biking trails at Kielder forest
- child-friendly cycle routes
If you'd like a printed copy of the South East Northumberland cycle map,
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