Local Links

Type in your postcode to find a map of your local part of the National Cycle Network… ideal planning cycle trips !

Everything you need to know about the C2C long distance cycle route. Dik Stoddart’s C2C guide is so good it’s hard to be subjective about it !

Hadrian’s Cycleway guide

A similar format to the C2C guide, but covering the Hadrian’s Cycleway, this excellent site is well worth a look.

STARS
(Sustrans Tyne Area Rangers)

STARS are a neighbouring group of Sustrans Rangers operating on Tyneside. Find out more about their activities and how you can volunteer to help…

Cycle Gateshead

A mine of Information about everything cycle-related in Gateshead.

Three Rivers
Route Guide

A comprehesive guide to national routes 1, 7, 14, and 72 which link Tyneside, Teesside and Wearside.

W2W Route Guide

An excellent and comprehensive guide to the Walney to Wear route, running from Walney Island, Cumbria, to Sunderland (or Whitby).

Wearside Rangers for Sustrans

A superb site by the Wearside Sustrans Ranger team covering the W2W, NCN1 and parts of the C2C. The site is so detailed it even has information about artwork along the way, and where to find Cafes and eating houses - highly recommended !

General Cycling Links

Sustrans Homepage

Sustrans is the UK’s sustainable transport charity – find out about Sustrans’ work and the volunteer programme.

Cyclist’s Touring Club (CtC)

The Cyclists Touring Club are Britain’s largest group of people on bikes. The club campaigns enthusiastically on all cycling issues, and has local branches across the UK. Members enjoy a number of benefits including a free magazine, technical advice and free third-party cycle insurance.

Why Cycle ?

A useful site containing lots of cycling-related information and advice.