Newcastle to Bellingham
Description
This long route takes you from Tyne and Wear into Northumberland along National Cycle routes 72 and 10. You start by
Newcastle Upon Tyne
rail station and head along National Cycle route 72 and the River Tyne to East Howdon. A long off road stretch along a dismantled railway line followed by some country roads takes you to
Ponteland
along
National Cycle Route 10
and the
Reivers Route
. The ride continues on road through Northumberland with some lovely scenery including views of the River North Tyne and
Colt Crag Reservoir
. You finish at the tourist information centre at
Bellingham
- a popular stopping place for walkers and cyclists visiting the Pennine Way Trail.
Newcastle to Bellingham Ordnance Survey Map
- view and print off detailed OS map
Newcastle to Bellingham Aerial Photo View Map
Distance
56 miles (90 km)
Difficulty
****
Joining Routes
Ponteland
,
Colt Crag Reservoir
,
Bellingham
,
National Cycle Route 10
,
Reivers Route
,
Newcastle To Tynemouth
,
Berwick to Newcastle Cycle Route
Memory Map Route
Newcastle to Bellingham.mmo
(right click - 'Save As')
GPX File
Newcastle to Bellingham.gpx
(right click - 'Save As')
Elevation
Map (Route in Red)
Aerial Photo View of this route
