Gosforth Park

Sunday 6th July at 2.00pm 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
70 Mins 7 Miles Anyone 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
Steady If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way.
Starting Point & Postcode
Car park adjacent to Gosforth Park, First School and Broadway East First School, NE3 5JQ
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.
1 hours 50 mins  (1 hours 10 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) 
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Sky Ride Local in Newcastle

Not cycled for a while and looking for an easy way to get back in the saddle? Fancy a fun way to get your friends or kids riding? Our Easygoing rides are great for building confidence for all abilities and ages along relaxed, mostly traffic-free routes. They’re up to six miles long, with a gentle pace of around six miles an hour.A lovely, quiet route into and around Gosforth Park. This route is a great family ride using cycle paths in and around the Park
Please note this route is almost completly traffic free but does involve cycling along an access route, which has a 10 mph speed limit.

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
All ages are welcome. Those under the age of 5 must be in a BSI approved child seat, trailer or tag-a-long.

Please make sure your bike is in good working order, 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 start point.
Nearest Train Station
Newcastle approximately 3 miles away. 

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Karl Faetz Karl Faetz Hi everyone
    Let me introduce myself, my name is Karl Faetz and I live in the Earsdon area of Newcastle Upon Tyne. I am married with 3 children.
    I started cycling about 3 years ago and was hooked straight away. I really enjoy getting out in the fresh air and discovering new places. We have some beautiful scenic area's in the North East and I am sure you will soon discover just how different everything looks when you're on a bike.
    Cycling is a great way to keep fit and loose some weight but most of all it is a fun sport and very satisfying. As a Sky Ride Leader I am here to help you on your journey into cycling and hopefully the start of many more rides.
  • David Kitchen David Kitchen
  • Roderick Joyce I'm 59 and work as a freelance interpreter. I returned to cycling a couple of years ago, after a long break. My bikes are not just for fun; they are my everyday transport, too. I enjoy longer rides at a sensible pace - I'm not out to break any records!

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. David Jones Thursday 17th July
    Good route for junior riders. Brilliant cafe at the turn around point!
  2. Karl Rowe Monday 14th July
  3. William Ogden Friday 11th July
  4. Kevan Mahoney Friday 11th July