A Tootle to Tynemouth

Sunday 20th July 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
135 Mins 21 Miles 8+ (children 8-15 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
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
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 0 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) 
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Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders
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Sky Ride Local in Newcastle

This is a great route following NCN route 72 to Tynemouth and back again. The route takes in many lovely sights of Newcastle and the Tyne bridges, passing by Segedunum Roman fort, Royal Quays, Albert Dock Marina before arriving at Tynemouth and breathtaking views of the mouth of the river, Tynemouth Priory and the coast. There's also and excellent spot for blackberrying in August! This route is bound to be one of  Sky ride Newcastle's most popular routes.

If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, our 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. Rides are between 6 and 20 miles long, at a moderate pace of between 7 and 10 miles an hour.

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
Please 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 the start point.
Nearest Train Station
Newcastle - 2 miles 
Changing Facilities Available?
Yes, at At the start point.  
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at At the start point.  

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Christine Amos-Adams
  • Karl Rowe Karl Rowe I started to cycle when the doctor told me I had diabetes and need to start doing some form of exercise or risk having to take medication for the rest of my life.
    After a few months the same doctor told me how well I was doing and to keep up the good work as the cycling was having quite an impact upon my diabetes and as a result I wasn't going to need medication for the foreseeable future.

    I've carried on with the cycling and have gone from being a wreck at the end of a 5 mile commute to work, to doing the coast to coast in a day twice last year and have now cycled just over 4,000 miles in the last year alone.

    Not bad for a fat middle aged bloke on a bike.

    One thing I know is that if I can do it then so can you.
  • Roger Clarke Roger Clarke Hi,

    I've been riding a bike all my life, from gentle rides and touring with my Dad, to racing in road races at university and later in time trials.

    But don't worry, these days you'll mostly find me on a social club ride to one of the many great cafes around Northumberland! Let's face it, the best thing about cycling is being able to eat lots of cake :-)

    I'm also secretary of Tyneside Vagabonds Cycling Club (the North East's friendliest cycling club!) so if you enjoy the rides and want to take it further then you know where to come ;-)

    Looking forward to meeting lots of new riders for a potter around the lanes!

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. Robert Mullen Monday 14th July
  2. mohinder rawat Sunday 13th July
  3. Jennie Shotton Sunday 13th July
    It was a real test of stamina to get up to the priory but I'm glad I made it. So much so I'm doing it again next week.
  4. Graeme Wright Saturday 12th July