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| Dunston Staithes | 3mi | Thu 18 Apr |
| Forest to port | 6mi | Tue 16 Apr |
| Newcastle to Forest | 7mi | Tue 16 Apr |
| kabanus | 0mi | Fri 22 Mar |
| Work | 6mi | Tue 6 Feb |
| Tynemouth | 5mi | 7 Dec 2023 |
| Minchellas, sea Rd | 6mi | 30 Oct 2023 |
| GoNE Washington | 4mi | 25 Sep 2023 |
| New job | 4mi | 16 Aug 2023 |
| Sage-Newcastle-route | 7mi | 10 Aug 2023 |
What's your favourite route across town? Post it here and share the secret with other local cyclists.
Days Out
Find somewhere to cycle this weekend. Here’s our route-planner’s top picks around Gateshead:
Prudhoe Castle ·
26mi round-trip
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★★★★
The Manor House Inn, Caterway Heads ·
42mi round-trip
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★★★★
Derwentcote Steel Furnace ·
11mi one-way
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★★★
National Cycle Network
The National Cycle Network is a great way to find traffic-free routes and quiet lanes. These routes pass through Gateshead:
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To Whitehaven, Workington, Maryport, Carlisle, Hexham, Prudhoe and Newcastle upon Tyne.
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To Newcastle upon Tyne, Ponteland, Carlisle and Cockermouth.
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To Durham, Consett and Rowlands Gill.
To Sunderland, Washington, Stanley, Annfield Plain, Consett, Penrith, Carlisle, Annan, Dumfries, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright, Newton Stewart, Maybole, Ayr, Irvine, Kilwinning, Glasgow, Dumbarton, Alexandria, Callander, Aberfeldy, Pitlochry, Kingussie and Inverness.
To King'S Lynn, Wisbech, Holbeach, Boston, Lincoln, Market Rasen, Barton-upon-Humber, Kingston upon Hull, Beverley, Driffield, Bridlington, Scarborough, Loftus, Brotton, Saltburn-By-the-Sea, Marske-By-the-Sea, Redcar, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Seaham, Sunderland, Newcastle upon Tyne, Blyth, Bedlington, Ashington, Amble and Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Knowledge
What are the roads like? Which are the most cycle-friendly cafés? Where’s your favourite place for a Saturday afternoon spin? Share your knowledge with other local cyclists.
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