News Sunday, June 11, 2006

Cycling North-East England

Visitors to North East England can explore the region on two wheels thanks to a new free guide. Cycle North East England provides advice on hundreds of miles of cycle routes taking in some of the UK’s most spectacular scenery including Heritage Coastline, National Parks and the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The 72 page guide features 10 routes including:

- Newcastle Gateshead-Wylam Loop, a 20 mile, day long ride along the River Tyne from city to countryside and back again.

- Hamsterley Forest Mountain Bike Skills Loop, a traffic free route through two thousand acres of mature forest and open woodland.

- South Tyne Trail to Lambley Viaduct, folowing a former railway line this nine-mile route goes close to the Roman Hadrian’s Wall.

The guide details trails for all abilities and ages and includes information on local attractions as well as cycle hire companies and holiday operators. For a copy telephone 08701 601778 or see the website: www.visitnortheastengland.co.uk.

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