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.
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 UK
Update your knowledge or find new safety advice and useful tips for cycling.
Cycling in Gateshead
Keep updated with information about cycling around Gateshead, bike donation schemes and cycle maps
Go Smarter Go Active Cycle Maps
Access your local cycle maps and find the best routes to cycle around Gateshead
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!