Pootle to Ponteland

This route is suitable for any woman who cycles occasionally and would like to build her confidence and learn local cycling-friendly routes.


For the safety and enjoyment of all riders please do not pass the leader, watch you don't cross wheels or follow to close, especially downhill sections. Please repeat any warnings given (bollards etc.) shout out stopping if you stop suddenly. check your bike is roadworthy, that you are capable of the route mileage.

We will meet in Gosforth Garden Village and make our way to Ponteland via the the Great Park. and picking up route 10.

The route is mainly on cycle paths and bridlepaths some of which can be rough and uneven. There are several short road stretches but mainly on quieter roads. The route is not suitable for road bikes.

We will stop in Ponteland for a coffee and a break

Helmets are not mandatory, but are strongly advised. Please make sure your bike is in working condition PRIOR to arriving for the ride and bring a spare inner tube to fit your tyres (check the valve type too!) and/or a puncture repair kit. The leaders can help you fix a puncture, but only if you have the right size inner tube for your bike or a puncture repair kit! Whilst we welcome any bike type, we have zero knowledge of e-bikes, so if you are riding an e-bike, please come prepared to independently sort out any mechanicals that you may have.

We never leave anyone behind