Mining and Mag Lime Magic Tour to Pittington Hill
Saturday 16th July 2022 9:30am
Starting from - Sherburn Durham City Gymnastics Centre, DH6 1QX
This Women - Breeze Durham ride is open for anyone to join
- 14 miles
- Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres)
- 5 hr
- Steady
- Durham
- Adults 16+ only
- Women only
Free, women-only bike rides led by experienced Breeze Champions. They are a great way to get started in cycling or to improve your skills, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist.
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DH6 1QX
Sat 16 July 2022 at 9.30am 14 miles
Mining and Mag Lime magic tour to Pittington Hill
Start at Durham City Gymnastics Centre (formerly Sherburn Leisure Centre) DH6 1QX
Starting at the Leisure Centre (access via B1283, not the housing estate) we’ll head out on minor roads to Littletown and Haswell where we’ll take a look at the former colliery engine house and memorial to local cycle champ Tommy Simpson. We’ll continue via the road to Hetton where we’ll pick up the railway path to head to Pittington. Here we’ll take a break from cycling and head up onto the hill to immerse ourselves in the botanical delights which have developed in the former quarry area. We’ll return via road to Sherburn.
As we’ll be on road and railway paths you’d be best with a hybrid bike although a mountain bike or robust road bike will also be suitable. Please come suitably dressed for the weather and make sure you’ve got a spare tube to fit your tyres. Expect to be out for about 4-5 hours - we will be spending time enjoying the sights as well as cycling.
For any last minute cancellations on the day please text 07708327943 (note this phone is only for the day of the ride and is not switched on at other times) otherwise use the option to cancel when you log in to letsride.co.uk.
If you want any more information email us at [email protected] or leave a message on Our Breeze Network Durham Facebook page.
Looking forward to meeting you.
Mining and Mag Lime magic tour to Pittington Hill
Start at Durham City Gymnastics Centre (formerly Sherburn Leisure Centre) DH6 1QX
Starting at the Leisure Centre (access via B1283, not the housing estate) we’ll head out on minor roads to Littletown and Haswell where we’ll take a look at the former colliery engine house and memorial to local cycle champ Tommy Simpson. We’ll continue via the road to Hetton where we’ll pick up the railway path to head to Pittington. Here we’ll take a break from cycling and head up onto the hill to immerse ourselves in the botanical delights which have developed in the former quarry area. We’ll return via road to Sherburn.
As we’ll be on road and railway paths you’d be best with a hybrid bike although a mountain bike or robust road bike will also be suitable. Please come suitably dressed for the weather and make sure you’ve got a spare tube to fit your tyres. Expect to be out for about 4-5 hours - we will be spending time enjoying the sights as well as cycling.
For any last minute cancellations on the day please text 07708327943 (note this phone is only for the day of the ride and is not switched on at other times) otherwise use the option to cancel when you log in to letsride.co.uk.
If you want any more information email us at [email protected] or leave a message on Our Breeze Network Durham Facebook page.
Looking forward to meeting you.
Who else is on this ride?
5 ride participants
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Nicola Apperley
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Alison Zamyslianskyj
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Breeze Champion
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Laura Deffis
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Private User
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Private User
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