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Huw Hennessy went cycling
March 22, 2023
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Huw Hennessy planned a road ride
November 27, 2022
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Huw Hennessy planned a road ride
November 24, 2022
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April 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 Hennessy planned a mountain bike ride
November 24, 2022
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April 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 Hennessy planned a road ride
November 24, 2022
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April 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 Hennessy planned a bike ride
November 24, 2022
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April 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 Hennessy planned a bike ride
November 24, 2022
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April 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 Hennessy planned a mountain bike ride
November 21, 2022
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April 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 Hennessy planned a road ride
November 5, 2022
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Huw Hennessy planned a bike ride
November 3, 2022
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April 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
April 24, 2023
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