Herrington Park to Elm Tree Tearooms

Starting at Herrington County Park the route takes us on quiet roads and downhill all the way to Cox’s Green. Crossing the River Wear here, we’ll join the NCN7 and follow this route towards Sunderland. Once on Barmston Lane we follow the cycle track/paths over the Sunderland Highway and follow it around the outskirts of Nissan, arriving at Elm Tree Farm for some delicious food.

Our return journey retraces the route backwards, yes that means going up Cox Green Bank and part of Langdale Road bank in Penshaw before we do a little detour through the housing estate back to Herrington Park.

IMPORTANT STUFF…..
• On this route we will be cycling over a variety of different terrains including quiet roads, cycle paths, shared paths, old Waggonways, therefore, this ride is only suitable for Hybrids and Mountain bikes.

• 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.

• Be organised and bring your own items e.g.
- Spare inner tube
- Tyre levers and pump
- Multi tool
- Lock
- Bike lights
- Gloves
- Drink
- Snacks
- Suitable clothing,
- Helmets are recommended, but not mandatory.

• PLEASE DRESS APPROPRIATELY

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 07958344888 (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 9am 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!