Tynemouth - Bellingham
The route begins at Tynemouth and uses a network of cyclepaths to bypass the centre of Newcastle. After the old mining village of Wide Open the route passes through the Northumbrian countryside with views to the north of the Cheviot Hills. Today's destination is the market town of Bellingham.
Bellingham - Newcastleton
Today you cycle up the North Tyne Valley and on to Kielder Water, England's largest lake. You can cycle either side of the lake, both on and off road cycle routes are available today, to take you deeper in to Kielder forest. The route crosses the border into Scotland admidst Kielder forest before entering Liddesdale to reach tonight's stay in Newcastleton.
Newcastleton - Carlisle
On leaving this morning you cross back into England at Kershope bridge and carry on your journey down through the Solway Plain, through the market town of Longtown and on to the historic city of Carlisle.
Carlisle - Hexham
Today you cycle back in an easterly direction, alongside rivers and quiet country lanes, through woodland and past places of interest such as Lanercost Priory, Birdoswald Roman Fort, Walltown Crags and Roman Army Museum, before descending into Haltwhistle.
Just after leaving Haltwhistle you will cycle past Twice Brewed where nearby is Vindolanda, an excavated Roman fort and museum, which is definitely worth a visit. Much of the old wall exists between Haltwhistle and Corbridge and it is certainly worth taking your time to look along some of the most spectacular sections of the wall. Tonight's stop is in Hexham.
Hexham - Tynemouth
The route then continues pleasantly through the picturesque and wild countryside of the Northumberland National Park which offers views of the North Pennines area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You then follow the river Tyne onto Tynemouth and the end of this ride.
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