Gosforth Park

Sky Ride Local in Newcastle

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 completely traffic free but does involve cycling along an access route, which has a 10 mph speed limit.

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.

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 BSA 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. 

Meet the Ride Leaders

• 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.
  
• 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!
• Mark Lant Hi I am 45 and have only been cycling since 2009, I used cycling to lose weight and I managed to drop 4 stone in 12 months, still like my kebabs and pizza though so I have to work hard on the road to keep the weight off.
  
  I have have taken part in a London to Paris charity ride and completed the Raid Pyrenees. I love riding abroad as the roads are better and the drivers treat cyclist better; however it is getting better here in the UK.

Rider Comments on the Route

1. Anthony Jones Sunday 29th June
   
2. Mark Forsyth Sunday 4th May
   This is only 9 due to the busy road we had to cross, other than that it would be a perfect 10
3. sadiq bawa Sunday 8th September
   Very good and family friendly ride. I am returning back to cycling for health and weight loss and this is ideal ride to build up my cycling. I plan to start commuting to work and this increases my confidence on the road. The ride leaders were brilliant.
4. Stuart Rutherford Monday 12th August
   Fantastic and enjoyable bike ride, my first with the sky team but certainly not my last. Thanks to Phil and Sue, very well organised