Quiet country roads and miles of easily accessible off road cycle ways make Weardale a mecca for cyclists.

The unspoilt, uncrowded network of routes offer a wide range of experiences covering leisurely family bike rides / steep hill climbs and invigorating downhill rides / circular routes from 10 (16km) to 24 miles (39km) / woodland rides in the 5000 acres (2000 hectares) Hamsterley Forest.




The C2C cycle route offers a very challenging ride with the most spectacular views as it crosses Weardale. For more information and a list of accommodation on the route visit the C2C Guide website.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 7th 2012 : Etape Pennines Cycle Challenge

 The Etape Pennines is an 78 mile cycle challenge taking place on traffic-free roads in the stunning scenery of County Durham over the next five years.. With over 2500 participants rising to 5000 in the next few years it promises to be a huge spectacle. The North Pennines roads offer huge challenges for competitive cyclists to hone their skills and we have a wide variety of accommodation to suit all needs. For details of how to take part in next year's challenge, log on to etapepennines.co.uk