Herring and Fiddler
Tuesday 6th May 2025 10:00am
Starting from - The Wheatsheaf Inn, North Road Birtley. We will meet on the C2C bridge over the road. DH3 2AB
This Women - Breeze Durham ride is open for anyone to join
- 35 miles
- Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road
- 5 hr
- Challenging
- Durham
- Adults 16+ only
- Women only
Free, women-only bike rides led by experienced Breeze Champions. They are a great way to get started in cycling or to improve your skills, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist.
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DH3 2AB
Meeting Point is on the C2C bridge over North Road by The Wheatsheaf Inn, Birtley.
Car Parking. If you are arriving by car, you may use Dobbies Car Park.
Join us on this epic cycle over tracks, cycling paths and a small amount of roads. We'll go from an urban environment to the coast. Try out the new cycling path down to South Shields. Cross the river Tyne by ferry and make our way to two Ray Lonsdale sculptures; Herring Girl and Fiddler's Green. Our cafe stop will be at The Lock at the Royal Quays. From here we will recross the Tyne via the pedestrian tunnel and make our way back to the start.
NB: the ferry crossing is £1.80 payable by card only.
Please dress suitably for the weather. We recommend suntan cream if it is hot. Ensure you have plenty of drink and snacks. As always we recommend the wearing of helmets.
Please ensure your bike is in good working condition before you leave home.
If you are unable to attend, please cancel your place to allow another rider to take your place. In the event you need to cancel on the day, please contact the main leader of the ride. In the event we need to cancel, we will let you know by 9am on the day of the ride.
We look forward to seeing you
Maureen, Janet and Susan
Car Parking. If you are arriving by car, you may use Dobbies Car Park.
Join us on this epic cycle over tracks, cycling paths and a small amount of roads. We'll go from an urban environment to the coast. Try out the new cycling path down to South Shields. Cross the river Tyne by ferry and make our way to two Ray Lonsdale sculptures; Herring Girl and Fiddler's Green. Our cafe stop will be at The Lock at the Royal Quays. From here we will recross the Tyne via the pedestrian tunnel and make our way back to the start.
NB: the ferry crossing is £1.80 payable by card only.
Please dress suitably for the weather. We recommend suntan cream if it is hot. Ensure you have plenty of drink and snacks. As always we recommend the wearing of helmets.
Please ensure your bike is in good working condition before you leave home.
If you are unable to attend, please cancel your place to allow another rider to take your place. In the event you need to cancel on the day, please contact the main leader of the ride. In the event we need to cancel, we will let you know by 9am on the day of the ride.
We look forward to seeing you
Maureen, Janet and Susan
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