Gravel Path – Druridge Bay Country Park loop from Druridge Bay Country Park

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Gravel Path – Druridge Bay Country Park loop from Druridge Bay Country Park

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Gravel Path – Druridge Bay Country Park loop from Druridge Bay Country Park

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14.4km

20m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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1.99 km

Gravel Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Good surface, its not the widest track so watch out for walkers

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5.14 km

Cow Shed Coffee Barn

Highlight • Cafe

Open Saturdays and Sundays 0900 - 1500

Nice coffee and cake stop, comfortable and dry, sit outside or in the barn (which is a wedding venue). We came in November on a Sunday and it was open.

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5.33 km

World War II Pillbox at The Barn on the Bay

Highlight • Monument

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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6.44 km

The Drift Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

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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7.25 km

Cresswell Ices

Highlight • Cafe

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

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9.16 km

Cresswell Pillbox

Highlight • Historical Site

The Cresswell Pillbox is a unique example of WWII defensive structures. Unlike most pillboxes which were built for camouflage, this one was cleverly disguised as a ruined house. Constructed in …

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9.37 km

WW2 Disguised Lookout

Highlight • Other

WW2 disguised lookout and camping pods, you may see some Larma's too.

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14.0 km

Druridge Bay Country Park

Highlight • Natural

Druridge Bay's 7-mile (11 km) stretch of pristine sandy coastline is an idyllic setting to cycle. With lakes, meadows, woods and a beach, the beautiful landscape is home to various …

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