The Cycle Hub, the Quayside. Plenty of free parking
Starting from the Cycle hub heading North out towards the Angel of the North and join the C2C route at Birtley. We then continue west up to Consett,, this is an uphill climb for around 15 miles. We will stop at Hownsgill for refreshments & bacon sarnies! Before heading back to Newcastle via the Derwent Walk.