Seaham loop using Sustrans new NCN 1 path

Starting point – Seaham Hall Beach Car Park SR7 7AF What3words - https://w3w.co/pays.crown.vision

Free car parking is available at the car park.

Starting in the car park we follow the coastal road via the path towards Ryhope, turning just before going under the rail bridge and follow the cliff top path to Ryhope. This section of the route is bumpy and has a steep Stoney downhill section, however the sea views are awesome.

In Ryhope we join the bottom section of the NCN 1 next to the disused Ryhope station Footbridge and follow the route upwards to South Hetton. Here we join the nearly finished refurbished Sustrans/Durham Council NCN1 section and follow it downhill to Dawdon and the Seaham weaving through the streets and shared paths back to the car park.

On this route we will be cycling over a variety of different terrains including roads, quiet roads, cycle paths, shared paths, muddy tracks, muddy puddles, wet leaves etc. Therefore, this ride is only suitable for Hybrids or Mountain bikes.

PLEASE DRESS APPROPRIATELY, weather on an evening can get cold.

REMEMBER TO BRING - warm gloves, wind/raincoat, warm socks.

There is no coffee/cake café stop during this ride,


IMPORTANT STUFF….

In view of COVID-19 we will be taking this into account with our ride leading and we will follow govt. guidelines. Please note the following:
• Participants must be booked onto the ride via www.letsride.co.uk. If you are not booked on then unfortunately you cannot join the ride.
• Your personal contact details must be correct and up to date on your Lets ride profile.
• There are no open public toilet’s on this route.
• You should pay particular attention to your bike being in good working order before attending a ride so as to minimise risks and disruption to rides.
• Helmets are recommended, but not mandatory.
• We will not share any equipment so please be organised and bring your own items e.g.
- Face covering,
- Hand sanitizer,
- Gloves,
- Drink,
- Snacks,
- Lock,
- Spare inner tube,
- Tyre levers and pump,
- Suitable clothing,

• Participants must not attend a ride if they have COVID-19 symptoms or have been in contact with anyone with symptoms.
• Anyone who develops COVID symptoms after a ride must contact the leader who will inform British Cycling HQ who will then contact everyone who attended the ride.

You can contact the leader directly via the ‘Message Ride Creator’ tab in the ride posting on let’s ride unless you have their direct contact details already.

For any queries please contact [email protected]. For any last minute cancellations on the day please text 07404 453745 including your name (note this phone is only for the day of the ride) otherwise use the option to cancel when you log in to letsride.co.uk.

If the weather is bad we will only contact you if we are cancelling the ride and will do so no later than 3pm on the day by putting a message in the ‘conversation’ tab in the ride. You should receive a notification by email if there is a message. If you have not heard from us we are still riding.

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First-timers welcome!