Wednesday Breeze to the end of the C2C and the Seafront cycle way

The route will take us down the C2C all the way to Roker, passing the Spire bridge, Stadium of Light and the recently installed Ray Lonsdale sculptures beside the National Glass Centre. We plan to stop for drinks and snacks at Fausto's cafe.
Then we'll ride the cycle route along the seafront of Seaburn to Whitburn where we'll head over to Cleadon and Boldon and back through Washington ( over the "banana" bridge) to Fatfield.

From Fatfield Arts Centre we'll ride along the C2C to the end at Roker and then use the recently opened cycle way along the seafront to Whitburn before heading inland to Boldon and back through Washington to the Arts Centre. The Courtyard Cafe is a nice place for a snack at the end of the ride.

The C2C route is mostly cycle paths with small sections on road. The seafront cycle way is all off road and our return route is a mixture of road and cycle track with some short gravel sections.

We plan to stop at Fausto at Roker although there are other cafes close by (should anyone need chips?)

Helmets are strongly advised for these rides. Please arrive promptly so that we can complete a bike check before heading off. Please ensure that your bike is in good working condition and bring spare inner tubes for your tyres plus any necesary tools. The weather is still changeable so please dress accordingly - layers are always good. Bring any drinks or snacks that you need for the ride.

First-timers welcome!