Cycling
Graeme Clark
Cycling Projects Officer
Development Directorate
North Tyneside Council
Quadrant
Cobalt Business Park
Silverlink North
NE27 0BY
Tel: (0191) 643 6086
email: cycling@northtyneside.gov.uk
The Cycle North East Guide 2010
The annual Cycle North East Guide sets out the infrastructure improvements made in each of the authorities over the last year and also promotes forth coming events across Tyne and Wear. Free copies have been distributed to all of the Libraries and local Cycle Shops throughout North Tyneside. A copy can be viewed in the related documents section on the right of this page.
Draft Cycling strategy
North Tyneside Council has developed a new draft Cycling Strategy, which sets the objectives required to further expand the growth in cycling in the borough and improve both on-road and off-road cycling facilities. Comments for this closed on 2nd November 2009 however you may stil view the draft document on the right.
Cycle Map
Cycle usage in North Tyneside has grown by over 80% since 2004 (Monday to Friday only). To further support this growth we have developed a dedicated free cycle map (click on cycle route maps link to the left). By exploring the Borough you will begin to discover just how enjoyable it can be to use your bike for other day-to-day trips.
North Tyneside is criss-crossed with excellent National and International Cycle Routes connecting the whole Borough to leisure facilities and places of interest, including:
NCN 72 Hadrian's Cycle Way
This route joins North Tyneside from Newcastle near Segedunum Roman Fort (Wallsend) passing Royal Quays, Wet and Wild and The International Ferry Port. You can then cross the Tyne to South Shields and Arbeia Roman Fort via the Local Ferry at North Shields Fish Quay.
NCN 10 Reivers Cycle Route
Heading North Westerly this Historic route travels through some of the Waggonways of North Tyneside from the Fish Quay passing through Redburn Dene, Silverlink Bio-Diversity Park and Weetsade Country Park. You can then cross into Newcastle and Northumberland via Big Waters Nature Reserve.
The NCN 1 North Sea Cycle Route
This international route enters North Tyneside from Blyth passing Whitley Bay Lighthouse, Waves Leisure Centre, Blue Reef Aquarium, Tynemouth Priory and the Fish Quay. You can then head West on routes 10 and 72 to the International Ferry Port, Newcastle Quayside and beyond.
North Tyneside is also blessed with the Waggonways network providing direct cross border connectors to major employment and leisure sites.
If you encounter any problems whilst using the Cycling infrastructure in North Tyneside including Debris, rubbish or obstructions contact Environlink on:
envirolink@northtyneside.gov.uk
Tel: 0845 2000 103