Gilesgate to Rainton Meadows Summer Breeze

Sunday 12 June 2016 1.30pm 16 miles Gilesgate to Rainton Meadows Summer Breeze Starting on Rennys Lane in Gilesgate opposite Gary Potts Motors DH1 2RW we’ll pedal our way to Durham Wildlife Trust’s Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve where we can enjoy refreshments at the new and improved The Meadows coffee shop who are keen to welcome us. Most of the ride is off road following Rennys Lane and the Hetton railway path with a 2 mile stretch on-road between Sherburn and Pittington. However, this is not normally busy. For Durham this is a ‘flat ride’ with just one noticeable hill along Rennys Lane. We’ll be mainly retracing our route on the way back. Children are welcome but recommended for age 10+ and with experience of cycling due to there being some on-road riding. Helmets are compulsory for under 16s. The off-road sections are a decent surface so the ride will be most suitable for hybrid bikes Please come suitably dressed and keep an eye on the weather forecast. There's plenty of on street parking at the start of the ride. Audrey [email protected]