Discover 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.

Always take the scenic route

Stumble upon castles, pedal past ancient sites and challenge yourself to tricky mountain bike trails with Northumberland’s cycling routes.

* Please note that Storm Arwen has caused considerable damage to the county and there will be a lengthy clean-up operation in place. Please check the Visit Kielder & Forestry Commission website for details on opening and closures.

Coast and Castles Route

The clue is in the name of the Coast and Castles Cycle Route, which scales Northumberland’s magnificent, castle-scattered coastline. The idyllic, 192 mile route stretches from Newcastle to Edinburgh, and 85 miles of it lie in Northumberland.

Hadrian's Cycleway

Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage corridor is the ‘hook’ for the Hadrian’s Cycleway route which winds its way through England for 174 miles. Northumberland holds 33 miles of it, dipping into the iconic, central sections of the Wall at every opportunity.

Cycling the Pennine Way in Northumberland

The Pennine Cycleway

The 355 mile Pennine Cycleway is split into three maps, and Northumberland’s section weaves its way through the North Pennines. Ending at our coastal town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, it traverses some of England’s most dramatic unspoilt landscapes.

Cyclists along the Reivers Cycle Route in Northumberland

The Reivers Cycle Routes

Northumberland’s Reivers Cycle Routes take the form of two intertwining trails. One is an on-road challenge and the other is an off-road adventure, and iconic landmarks are scattered along its entirety.

Let the experts lead the way

Cycling Amble

Pedal Power Cycle Hire

Explore Northumberland by bike. Adult, Child, Tandem and Ebikes available for full or half day hires, longer hires also available.

Cycling Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Saddle Skedaddle Cycling Holidays

The UK’s leading independent cycling holiday specialist. Their team of experts have created experiences that showcase the best of Northumberland!

Cycling Ponteland

WATBike Guided Rides

Servicing & repairs; bike sales; parts & accessories; guided rides

Cycling Haltwhistle

Hadrian Cycling Ltd

Beat the hills with our electric rental bikes. Hire from half a day upwards. Self-guided or guided rides

Enjoy a two wheeled adventure

Family bike rides north of the county

A View of the Borders

Cycle between the villages of Ford and Etal where you can see Scotland from the highest point!

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Coast and Castles

A lovely ride along the most beautiful coast in the world (well, we think so!)

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Off to the Beach

Starting in Berwick-upon-Tweed, the northernmost town in England, take a ride along the striking coastline of the north Northumberland coast for a fossil hunt on the beautiful Cocklawburn beach.

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Family bike rides south of the county

A Day Out in Kielder Forest

Kielder has something for everyone; mountain bike trails for all abilities and the dramatic Lakeside Way which takes you all the way round the largest man-made lake in Northern Europe.

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Salmon Cycle

A short, flat ride along the River Tyne near the beautiful market town of Hexham

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Waggon Wheels

Perfect for a bike ride for families, beginners or for those wanting to get out on their bikes again.

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Cycle Friendly Accommodation

Beadnell Self Catering

2 Cherrytree

A luxury one bedroom first floor dog friendly self-catering holiday home, the perfect coastal escape for couples in Beadnell.

Hexham Self Catering

Carraw Luxury Holiday Homes

Carraw Farm offers luxury self-catering accommodation in a modern and luxurious spacious property – Vesta View and in the converted barn – Shepherds Retreat.

Guide Price £553.00 Per week

Beadnell Self Catering

Almond

A luxury one bedroom ground floor, dog friendly self-catering holiday home, the perfect coastal escape in Beadnell.

Howick Glamping

The Bell Tent at Old Rectory

Luxury glamping in the grounds of the Old Rectory. 5m Belltent with double bed and wood burning stove. Private toilet & shower facilities.

Guide Price £115.00 Per Night

Alnwick Self Catering

Breamish Valley Cottages

Breamish Valley Cottages presents award-winning luxury self-catering holiday cottages near Alnwick in Northumberland, where spectacular comfort and elegance is complemented by a superb indoor heated swimming pool, spa, sauna, steam room, tennis court, games room and gym.

Guide Price £490.00 Per week

Bamburgh Self Catering

Budle Bay Croft

Budle Bay Croft - “Luxurious serenity with bags to do on an utterly magical“ coastal small holding.

Guide Price £1,365.00 Per week

Hexham Self Catering

Chesters Stables

Nestled in the heart of rural Northumberland, our collection of 7 self-catering Stable Suites, sleeping between 2 and 8 guests, offers the perfect choice for a countryside getaway.

Guide Price £2,572.00 Per week

Kielder Inn

The Pheasant Inn

This historic 17thC Inn lies within the Northumberland National Park and close to Kielder and is a family run establishment since 1985.

Guide Price £100.00 Per Night

Holy Island Self Catering

St. Coombs Farmhouse

A detached farmhouse on the incredible Holy Island, perfect for get togethers – dogs and children welcome.

Guide Price £1,043.00 Per week

Craster Self Catering

The Porthole

A traditional fisherman's cottage situated in the pretty seaside Craster village, a very short walk from the picturesque harbour.

Guide Price £1,302.00 Per week

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Discover Cycling Routes

Always take the scenic route

Coast and Castles Route

Hadrian's Cycleway

The Pennine Cycleway

The Reivers Cycle Routes