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 30-minute cycle of your new home:
- Sainsburys
- Sanderson Arcade retail
- Boots
- Morrisons
- Lidl
- Marks and Spencer
- Wellway Medical Group
- Morpeth Leisure Centre
- Morpeth Train Station (8 cycle stands are available)
- Post Office
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.
Cycling in Northumberland
Find your local active routes, activities, 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.
Northumberland Guided Rides
Join the cycling group dedicated to cycling and meet new people.
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!