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

Cycle is also a zero-carbon form of transport, helps build muscle and is linked to improved heart and lung capacity. It can also save 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:

  • Ryton Town Centre
  • Tyne Riverside Country Park
  • Winlaton
  • The Metrocentre

Fancy cycling further? Within approximately 45 minutes you can travel too:

  • Hadrian’s Wall at Heddon-on-the-Wall
  • Newcastle Centre

Your nearest local bike store, Giant Store Newcastle, is located in Prudhoe and offers an extensive range of Giant Bikes as well as cycling equipment, bike fitting and servicing.

If you are looking to purchase a new bike, fix your neglected bike or purchase cycle accessories, why not have a look at our ‘Offers’ page which contains discount vouchers for all residents in Fairfield Manor.  Alternatively, you may wish to purchase a bike via your employer’s ‘Cycle to work’ scheme.

Useful Links

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.

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Find Cycle Safety Training

Want to get into cycling, find a cycle training scheme near your new home and improve your cycling skills.

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Sustrans

Promotes walking and cycling and manages the National Cycle Network.

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Cycling UK

Update your knowledge or find new safety advice and useful tips for cycling.

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Cycling in Gateshead

Keep updated with information about cycling around Gateshead, bike donation schemes and cycle maps

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Go Smarter Go Active Cycle Maps

Access your local cycle maps and find the best routes to cycle around Gateshead

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