Travel by Bike
Rather than walk, you may prefer cycling which is a great way to get around the local area, and there is no limit to how far your bike can take you
Cycling is a zero-carbon form of transport, helps build muscle and is linked to improved heart and lung capacity. It can also save you time as you filter through the traffic and avoid the queues during the commuting peak hours.
There is a wide range of destinations within a 15-minute cycle of your new home:
- Darlington Station (152 sheltered cycle spaces)
- Darlington City Centre- Sheffield stands available around the city
- Dinsdale Station
Travel on trains with accompanied bikes is permitted on almost all services.
An experienced cyclist and fancy cycling further? Why not cycle along the National Cycle Route 14 towards Durham and South Shields, click here for me information on the Sustrans website.
Love to Ride UK
Register with love to ride and track your rides, win prizes and get friends and colleagues involved. You can also get involved with the Winter Wheelers challenge between the 1st – 24th December each year.
Find Cycle Safety Training
Want to get into cycling, find a cycle training scheme near your new home and improve your cycling skills.
The Hub
Find your local active travel hub and cycle centres. They run a variety of cycling activities, including information, advice and resources for cycling.
Cycle To School
Want to get the whole family involved? Why not look at cycling or scooting to school and do our bit in helping to save the planet.
Walking in Tees Valley
Darlington has over 300 km of public rights of way, ten local nature reserves, seven formal parks, three community woodlands and numerous other open spaces to explore.
Free Online Journey Planner
To find the quickest or easiest way from A to B by walking, cycling, public transport and car, use the free Google Maps Journey Planner. It couldn’t be easier!