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:
- Darlington Station – Darlington Station has 152 cycle spaces (for more information on accessing the site click here)
- Darlington Centre – (for more information on cycle routes and where to park within the town centre click here)
- Teesside International Airport
- Eaglescliffe
Are you an experienced cyclist and fancy cycling further? Why not cycle along the National Cycle Route 14, the whole route takes around 7 hours and 20 minutes, however if you only fancy cycling part way, Hartlepool coast is approximately 2-hour cycle ride. Click here for me information.
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 Middleton Waters. 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 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, advance and resources for cycling.
Wheel Women
Join the cycling group dedicated to getting women into cycling, join the Facebook group and meet new people.
Strava Middleton Saint George Wheeler
A keen cyclist, why not download the Strava app and join the Middleton Saint George Wheelers, track your rides, and share your cycling times and distances with your new neighbours.
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!