Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2025

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Train Station

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3.85 km

View of HMP Northumberland

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A peek at the perimeter fence of the local lockup.

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9.65 km

Colliersdean Plantation

Forest

16.7 km

World War II Pillbox at The Barn on the Bay

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During World War II, these bunkers were used for the defense of the United Kingdom against a possible enemy invasion. They were built in 1940 and into 1941.

The bunker is camouflaged as a small ruin.

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17.3 km

Creswell Pond Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

17.8 km

The Drift Cafe

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I started my bike tour from the Drift Cafe and had scrambled eggs on toast and a vegetarian haggis roll to start the day (double breakfasts win), only 20m from …

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18.6 km

Cresswell Ices

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Good Sheffield stands for bikes just by the steps down to the beach

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19.5 km

Hall Wood

Forest

30.9 km

Bothal Castle

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Fantastic views of the Bothal Castle ruin from the village of Bothal (old English for dwelling). Well worth a stop to take in the magnificent castle, though be warned, you're …

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32.2 km

Countryside Dirt Road

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Thare are sings saying "private" at the beginning and end of the segment. Also, the end has a gate, no idea what happens if it's close. When I did the segment everything was open.

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41.8 km

Cockle Park Tower

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47.8 km

Northumberland Cottage Bed & Breakfast

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A lovely little B&B that is only a small detour for those cycling sustrans route 1.

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54.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.7 km

2.67 km

2.32 km

932 m

803 m

121 m

Surfaces

50.3 km

3.72 km

594 m

Elevation

Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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