Blaydon Races
The earliest mention of horse racing in Blaydon was on Shrove Tuesday 1811 when there was racing at Newburn Haughs for a plate of £12.The keelman would go …

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June 17, 2020

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Blaydon Races
The earliest mention of horse racing in Blaydon was on Shrove Tuesday 1811 when there was racing at Newburn Haughs for a plate of £12.The keelman would go around sword dancing in the surrounding villages and the money they collected was either given as prize money or used to buy prizes. These races were held at the same time as the hoppings which were held at the ‘Spike’ ( Blaydon Haughs) with foot races run on the Turnpike between Blaydon and Swalwell.

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1. Blaydon Races Sculpture – Wylam Railway Bridge loop from Blaydon

25.7km

01:32

100m

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2. Blaydon Races Sculpture – George Stephenson's Birthplace loop from Pelaw

46.8km

02:37

180m

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3. Wylam Railway Bridge – Blaydon Races Sculpture loop from Westerhope

28.9km

01:50

240m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 10 m

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Friday 6 February

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Blaydon Races Sculpture

1. Blaydon Races Sculpture – Wylam Railway Bridge loop from Blaydon

2. Blaydon Races Sculpture – George Stephenson's Birthplace loop from Pelaw

3. Wylam Railway Bridge – Blaydon Races Sculpture loop from Westerhope

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