Brian's Consett Loop

We will leave Pedalling Squares and cycle up the Derwent Walk past Rowland's Gill to Blackhill Consett. Stop for tea, coffee and a snack at Hounsgill Cafe. Return to pedalling Squares via route 7 (C2C) turning off the track at the metal cows Beamish. There is then a challenging climb out of Beamish but apart from that the route is mainly flat with some lovely countryside views. We will cycle to the Tanfiedl Railway car park and along the track beside the railway line to Sunniside and through Whickham before dropping down to Pedalling Squares for some well earned CAKE! PLEASE ENSURE YOUR BIKE IS IN GODD WORKING ORDER AND YOU ARE CARRYING SPARE INNER TUBES. IT IS NOT ALWAYS POSSIBLE TO FIX A PUNCTURE IN WET/COLD WEATHER. PLEASE ALSO DRESS APPROPRIATELY.