Cycling
Sunniside and its surrounding areas are beautiful places to ride your bike with a wide variety of scenic routes.
Tanfield Railway Path is a local cycle route which runs through Sunniside and routes towards Causey Arch in the South and Dunston to the North. It provides connections locally to Team Valley and NCN 14 which runs along the southern edge of the River Tyne.
You can reach all facilities in Sunniside within a short cycle ride from your home. The centre of Team Valley and all of the employment, retail and leisure facilities within it can be reached within a 25 minute cycle ride from your home. Why not get on your bike to get to the Metro Centre to access the retail/ employment options there, which are accessible within a 30 minute cycle ride from your home?
Explore your local community by bike
We are encouraging families to get more out of life – by getting on your bike and exploring the local community – either for an outing at the weekend, a trip to the local shops, part of the school run, or a daily commute.
For more information on cycling in Gateshead, there is a wealth of detail on promoted routes, health benefits and safety tips at the following Sustrans website link:
Benefits of Cycling
- Cycling is sociable – it provides a fantastic way to share some time with friends and family.
- Cycling is ‘green’ – you can feel good about doing your bit for the environment.
- Cycling is quick – for short journeys under 5 miles cycling is usually the fastest way to get around – and you won’t get stuck in traffic.
- Cycling is cheap – no bus, train or season tickets required.
- Cycling is convenient – it gets you ‘door-to-door’, with a guaranteed arrival time.
- Cycling is fun – and helps you explore your local environment.