Travel by Bike
Rather than walking, 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 builds 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 peak traffic hours.
There is a wide range of destinations within an approximate 30-minute cycle of your new home:
- Metrocentre – (click here for Metrocentre cycle parking information)
- Saltwell Park
- Team Valley Trading Estate
- Gateshead
- Newcastle Centre – (click here for cycle parking spaces in Gateshead and Newcastle)
Near your home is the National Cycle Route 14, which runs between Durham and South Shields. Within a short cycle distance, you can join the River Derwent section of the National Cycle Route 14 that trails along landmarks such as Derwent Walk Butterfly Bridge and Nine Arches Viaduct and the River Tyne to the North.
Cycling in Gateshead
Keep updated with information about cycling around Gateshead, bike donation schemes and cycle maps
Love To Ride
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 1st to 24th of 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.
Go Smarter Go Active Cycle Maps
Access your local cycle maps and find the best routes to cycle around Gateshead
Cycling UK
Update your knowledge or find new safety advice and useful tips for cycling.
Free online journey planner
To find the quickest or easiest way from A to B by car, public transport, cycling or walking, use the free Google Maps Journey Planner. It couldn’t be easier!