Breeze a ride to Bishop Auckland (Beginners welcome)

From The boundary of the cricket pitch we will follow the Brandon to Bishop railway line to Bishop Auckland. A lovely, flat (with one climb out of Broompark) off road route through beautiful countryside, mainly on well made earth and some tarmacced stretches.
A great introduction to the wonders of cycling in County Durham

From Broompark picnic area we will follow the Brandon to Bishop Railway Lines to Bishop Auckland

Cycle path and railway line. We will cycle on road from Newton Cap viaduct to Bishop Auckland town centre.

We will be pausing for a coffee and a bite to eat at Bishop

Helmets are always advisable. Please bring along clothing suitable for the weather, we recommend layers and a waterproof jacket as well as something to drink. We also recommend that you carry a spare inner tube and puncture repair kit suitable for your bike. Due to Covid restrictions, we will not be sharing equipment and will keep social distancing in place. All Leaders carry masks, sanitiser and gloves should the need arise to carry out any repairs or manage incidents en route.

First-timers welcome!