Cycling in Northumberland

Cycling

Cruise along the coast, roll beside rivers, and pedal to peaceful beauty spots in Northumberland. Experience everything from flat, family-friendly paths to intense mountain bike tracks, and venture into the county’s nooks and crannies that cars can’t reach.

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Freewheel through forests, go on off-road adventures or take the family on gentle, circular cycling routes in Northumberland. Iconic landmarks, including castles and bastles, will pass you by and sweeping views will be your companion.

Northumberland is home to wild, open spaces, an interlacing network of quiet roads and more than 100 miles of purpose-built trails that offer excellent family outings, leisurely bike rides and mountain bike challenges. Several of these trails are long distance, such as Hadrian's Cycleway, The Coast & Castles Route, The Pennine Cycleway, The Sandstone Way and the UK's most popular route, the Sea to Sea (C2C).

You can decide whether you’d like to explore rugged National Park landscapes and discover the ancient history of Hadrian’s Wall while you ride, admire striking sea views with castles that line the coast, or picturesque villages where you can hang your helmet in fantastic pubs and cafés. Cruise past a selection of the 70 castles in the county, see the Scottish Borders from Ford and Etal, tackle the wild and rugged Cheviot Hills and go wildlife spotting in Kielder Water & Forest Park.

Join your fellow free-wheelers at some of Northumberland’s dedicated cycling events, such as The Dirty Reiver, The Naughty Northumbrian, and The Kielder Chiller 24 hour Race.

Cycling routes

Explore Northumberland’s long distance cycling routes and take in breath-taking countryside, homely villages or outstanding coastline. There are over 350 miles of high quality cycle routes in Northumberland and all of them are equally spectacular.

Electric bikes

Sometimes you need a little extra push and Northumberland’s e-bikes do just that. Explore steeper hills and lengthier routes with some extra power behind your pedals and feel satisfied that you covered as much ground as possible when you hang your helmet at the end of the day.

Mountain biking

Veer off-road and go off the beaten track on Northumberland’s thrilling mountain bike routes. Our numerous, specialist trails cover diverse, continually changing landscapes and countryside, so you can treat your tyres to a tour of the great outdoors.

Cyclists Welcome

Join fellow free-wheelers at cycling events and find top notch services in Northumberland. Take a break from the saddle in our cosy cottages, welcoming B&Bs, Edwardian Estates that have attained the national "Cyclists Welcome" award.

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Cycling in Northumberland

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