Gibside Loop

Sunday 24th August 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.

This table shows information about the ride
Cycling time Ride distance Suitable for Distance from me Ride level
135 Mins 24 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
Cycle Hub, Quayside NE6 1BU
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.
3 hours 15 mins  (2 hours 15 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.
Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road 
Sky Ride Local
Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders
Book Now. It's Free

Newcastle

24 Free places remaining

6 Places already booked

24 Free places remaining

You can book up to a total of 5 places on this ride and you'll be asked for each person's details during the registration process.

Book Now. It's Free

Sky Ride Local in Newcastle

This route follows NCN route 72 along the beautiful Newcastle Quayside to Newburn with many fantastic views along the way. The route climbs across to the Derwent valley passing through the picturesque village of Ryton before visiting Gibside for coffee. The route back is down the Derwent valley to pick up Route 14 and back along the Gateshead Quayside with many spectacular views and crossing the famous Gateshead Millenium Bridge before returning to the Cycle Hub for a well earned cuppa and cake!

For more information on Gibside please click on the link below.

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/gibside/

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.


©National Trust Images / John Millar

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. 

Enlarge Map
Car Parking
Yes, at start point Cycle Hub, Quayside, Newcastle, NE6 1BU
Nearest Train Station
Newcastle Train Station, 2 miles 
Changing Facilities Available?
Yes, at Cycle Hub  
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at start point Cycle Hub, Quayside, Newcastle, NE6 1BU and at Gibside  

Meet the Ride Leaders

    To be confirmed

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. Graeme Wright Saturday 12th July
  2. George mckenry Friday 11th July

Similar events you might like

This table shows similar events you might like
Event Name Date/Time Ride Level
Big Waters - Weetslade - Burry Pond Spectacle Sunday 13th July at 10.00am Steady Read More
Ponteland to Wallington and Back Extravaganza Saturday 12th July at 10.00am Challenging Read More
A Tootle to Tynemouth Sunday 20th July at 10.00am Steady (8+) Read More