Ponteland to Wallington and Back Extravaganza

Sunday 8th June at 10.00am This is what time the ride will set off. It’s best to get to the starting point at least 15 minutes beforehand to avoid missing the start.

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Cycling time Ride distance Suitable for Distance from me Ride level
180 Mins 32 Miles 11+ (children 11-15 with adult) Not all rides are suitable for everyone. This will tell you if the ride is suitable for you and/or your friends and family. ? Miles
Challenging You don’t have to be the next Bradley Wiggins, but you’ll need to be fairly fit to take part in Challenging ride. As well as covering a good distance, there may well be a few hills along the way! If you fancy a fresh challenge, these rides are perfect for you.
Starting Point & Postcode
Ponteland Leisure Centre, Callerton Lane NE20 9EG
Overall Duration On a long ride, it’s sometimes good to have a little break in the middle, or maybe a catch up at the beginning or end to keep it sociable. This means that the overall ride duration may be longer than the actual cycling time.
4 hours 0 mins  (3 hours 0 mins cycling)
Bike Type You probably don’t want to drag your road bike across bumpy trails. Maybe you want to make the most of the suspension on your mountain bike. This helps you match your ride to your bike.
Road 
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Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders
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Join us on some amazing rides, created in association with our friends at the National Trust. Make the most of some beautiful countryside, and great facilities for cyclists.


You don’t have to be the next Bradley Wiggins, but you’ll need to know your way around a bike and be fairly fit to take part in our Challenging rides. If you’re comfortable riding with other people and fancy a fresh challenge, these rides are perfect for you. They start at around twenty miles long, and are paced at between 11 and 12 miles an hour.


Come and join us on this road route following quiet country lanes taking in some amazing sights along the way.  Starting in Ponteland, the route passes by Kirkley Hall (Northumberland College) which features an obelisk commemorating the ascension of William and Mary in 1689. Next up is the scenic Bolam Lake, a popular local attraction before reaching the midpoint of the ride Wallington, much-loved home to generations of the unconventional Trevelyan family and now looked after by the National Trust.

Here we will have time for a break and a brew before making our way back to Ponteland.
For more information on Wallington Hall National Trust property please click on the link below.
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wallington/

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
Please make sure your bike is in good working order and bring equipment with you to repair punctures, Ride Leaders are there to help but are not responsible for your bike.
All rides leave at the time stated you must arrive early Ride Leaders will not wait. 

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Car Parking
Yes, at Ponteland Leisure Centre, Callerton Ln, Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 9EG
Nearest Train Station
Newcastle Central 
Changing Facilities Available?
Yes, at start point.  
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at start point and at Wallington  

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Lee Woolston Lee Woolston Rider of 7 year's experience. Mainly ride for commuting, pleasure, social and challenge rides. Completed John O' Groats to Land's End in 2011. Member of Sunderland Clarion Cycling Club.
  • Joe Barker I've just moved to the north-east and have just joined a cycle club. Its been the perfect way to see the beautiful countryside and find some great cafes! I think cycling is so much fun, and I want everyone to try it and find this out too!
  • Kevan Mahoney Kevan Mahoney

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