Ride Darlo - Winter Solstice Special
Monday 21st December 2026 2:30pm
Starting from - B&Q store at Morton Park, Darlington
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From the A66, turn onto the B6280 Yarm Road and turn right into Morton Park. At the small roundabout near the Morrisons petrol station, turn right onto Morton Park Way then left at the mini roundabout to head into the Morrisons / B&Q complex. At the next mini roundabout, turn left and head towards B&Q. Our start/finish point is at the front of the B&Q store. There is a large car park here for both B&Q and Morrisons which currently has no restrictions. DL1 4PJ
This Ride Darlo ride is open for anyone to join
- 12 miles
- Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road, eBike
- 3 hr
- Steady
- Darlington
- Children aged 8-15*, Children aged 11-15*, Adults 16+ only, Children aged 5-15*
Led by experienced ride leaders, these rides are a great way to explore new places and to meet new people who enjoy cycling. They are suitable for all levels of experience, so whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist, you can find a ride that is right for you.
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About the route
Starting point
Durham
DL1 4WD
Join us on the day of the Winter Solstice for a late afternoon bike ride to take in the setting of the sun on the shortest day of the year. We start from outside B&Q at Morton Park and follow the popular route north and west via Haughton and Five Arches, through North Park and along the Faverdale Black Path before riding up onto the top of West Park and taking in the sunset. We’ll then ride down to The White Heifer pub for a little stopover, before riding south through Cockerton and the Mowden area, heading east through South Park and back through Eastbourne on our return to B&Q.
Remember to wrap up and you’ll need lights on your bike as it gets dark!
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(0) ReviewsRide to see the sunset! A great ride with a great vantage point to watch the sun go down on the longest day of the year.
All on the roads or cycleways.
A stopover at West Park to watch the sunset, but no cafe stops on this ride.
Helmets essential. Lights for when it starts to get dark.
First-timers welcome!
Route elevation
Who else is on this ride?
Ride leaders
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Ride Leader
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Community Groups Volunteer
2 ride participants
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