About Huw Hennessy
859 km
72:43 h
Recent Activity
- Huw HennessyApril 24, 2023
Coming to Northumberland’s glorious coast at last, this scenic and leisurely ride loops around the rural Aln Valley and down the coastal path, from
Alnmouth to Warkworth. It’s all on road or cycle path; mostly level with only a few moderate hills; there’s only one A-road crossing so, all in all, a good
- Huw HennessyApril 24, 2023
This adrenaline-charged ride winds northeast from Bellingham to Rothbury, cutting cross-country through the Northumberland National Park. We meander over moorland, up river valleys, through Harwood Forest, over the Simonside Hills and down into Rothbury. For the first 15km or so, starting from Bellingham
- Huw HennessyApril 24, 2023
This loop route meanders across the Wansbeck and Blyth valleys, via leafy estates and a lakeside park. Starting at Wallington Hall, one of Northumberland’s greatest country homes, we head south across the valley through Capheaton, a farming village on Capheaton Hall’s estate. Winding east, we pass Belsay
- Huw HennessyApril 24, 2023
This moderately rigorous but rewarding ride explores the moorland and North Tyne Valley south of Bellingham, just outside the Northumberland National Park.
Starting from Bellingham, we wind south down the east side of the valley, via Redesmouth and Birtley. We cross the North Tyne at Wark, a historic
- Huw HennessyApril 24, 2023
Part of the Cathedrals Cycle Route, which links all 42 of England’s cathedrals, this urban route from Durham to Newcastle offers a gateway to Tyne and Wear. Starting from historic Durham Cathedral, we head north, via the Angel of the North, Sir Antony Gormley’s iconic statue. Passing a former World War
- Huw HennessyApril 24, 2023
This scenic ride wends its way northwards along the beautiful Northumbrian coastline. We hop from one ancient castle to another, from Warkworth up to
Bamburgh, looping inland around the majestic Dunstanburgh Castle, its jagged ruins still defying the elements today.
Starting from Amble, we follow the
- Huw HennessyApril 24, 2023
This circular route explores the moors and valleys of the Northumberland National Park. Starting from Bellingham, we follow the River North Tyne meandering up the valley, crossing burns, as streams are called here.
As England’s prime salmon-fishing river, the North Tyne is hugely popular with anglers
Huw Hennessy went cycling.
March 22, 2023
01:14
18.6km
15.0km/h
370m
380m
Huw Hennessy planned a road ride.
November 27, 2022
00:50
19.2km
23.1km/h
150m
140m
Huw Hennessy planned a road ride.
November 24, 2022
01:14
22.0km
17.7km/h
200m
200m
Huw Hennessy planned a mountain bike ride.
November 24, 2022
03:23
44.7km
13.2km/h
550m
570m
Huw Hennessy planned a road ride.
November 24, 2022
01:35
33.1km
20.9km/h
270m
270m
Huw Hennessy planned a bike ride.
November 24, 2022
01:45
24.9km
14.2km/h
380m
370m
Huw Hennessy planned a bike ride.
November 24, 2022
01:35
25.5km
16.1km/h
230m
270m
Huw Hennessy planned a mountain bike ride.
November 21, 2022
03:07
47.6km
15.2km/h
260m
250m
Huw Hennessy planned a road ride.
November 5, 2022
01:07
21.4km
19.3km/h
230m
230m
Huw Hennessy planned a bike ride.
November 3, 2022
02:06
31.5km
14.9km/h
370m
370m
This picturesque ride follows the lush valley of the River Tweed inland to Norham. Starting from Berwick-upon-Tweed we follow the north bank of the Tweed upstream, crossing over the border into Scotland near stately Paxton House.
Winding down to the river, we return to Northumberland over the recently
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