Cycling in the North Pennines
Cycle routes in the North Pennines, covering Weardale, Allendale, Teesdale, Tynedale and Cumbria
CYCLE RIDES & ROUTES IN THE NORTH PENNINES
On road cycle rides and routes in the North
Pennines covering the County Durham areas of Weardale and Teesdale, the
Northumberland areas of Allendale and Tynedale and parts of Cumbria.
The North Pennines is amongst the finest landscapes
in the country. Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in
1988.
The North Pennines is also a UNESCO European and Global Geopark -
highlighting its globally important Earth heritage. Its high moor land expanses and peaceful dales offer wonderful cycle
rides on quiet unspoilt and uncrowded country roads. The rides cover the (AONB)
in County Durham, Northumberland and Cumbria.
The hilly terrain in the North Pennines means it is impossible to avoid some climbs. There are steep hills, long climbs and moderate uphill sections on all of the rides so few routes are easy. The routes are designed for reasonably fit and experienced cyclists. They are generally not suitable for children.
Weardale is the perfect starting point for cycle rides in the Northern Pennines.
Every cycle ride has a starting and finishing point. All of our rides are routes starting and ending at the Dales Centre in Stanhope. You will find ample parking, toilets and refreshments at the Dales Centre.
Cycle routes are classified by there severity.
Very steep
hills and long hard climbs
Long testing climbs
Moderate uphill sections
Click to view routes
Harthope Moor one of the hardest climbs in the North Pennines crosses from Weardale into Teesdale. Killhope Cross 7 miles away at the head of the Wear Valley is the highest classified road in England at 2056ft
The Dales Centre at Stanhope an excellent starting point for cycle rides in the North Pennines
The weather in the hills can be very unpredictable, don't get caught out!
And the hills can be very steep!
1 in 4 Lonkley Bank out of Allendale Town
