Souter Lighthouse

Today we’ll take the following route:

* South Gosforth roundabout
* Coxlodge Waggonway
* Jesmond Park West
* Armstrong bridge
* Heaton Park
* Byker Link
* North bank of the Tyne
* Tyne Cycle Tunnel
* South Shields
* South along the coast to Souter Lighthouse

We’ll stop here for refreshments

Return

* North along the coast to South Shields
* Ferry to North Shields
* Meadowell
* Percy Main

Then, mostly waggonways back to South Gosforth roundabout

* NCN 10
* Back of Silver Link
* Southern entrance to Rising Sun Country Park
* Wallsend
* Longbenton
* Coxlodge waggonway

Important note about the ferry

* Free for Metro Gold cards (CT pass + metro addon)
* £1.70 POP card
* £2.80 single
* The website says 60p with CT pass, but good luck getting that
* NO CASH, CARDS ONLY

(ferry details checked 5/6/2026)

Although most of the ride is on wagonways and cycle/shared paths, there will be some stretches of road. Remember that it's winter/spring/summer/autumn and there will be rain and snow and hail and mud and dust and sand and ice and sunshine! And gales! Please dress appropriately.

Please be prepared to fix any mechanical issues you may have, and especially punctures (a spare inner tube is *much* better than a repair kit). That said, there will be plenty of help if you do have issues, but don't assume anyone has the knowledge/ability/tools to fix an ebike.

Although most of the ride is on wagonways and cycle/shared paths, there will be some stretches of road. Remember that it's winter/spring/summer/autumn and there will be rain and snow and hail and mud and dust and sand and ice and sunshine! And gales! Please dress appropriately.

Please be prepared to fix any mechanical issues you may have, and especially punctures (a spare inner tube is *much* better than a repair kit). That said, there will be plenty of help if you do have issues, but don't assume anyone has the knowledge/ability/tools to fix an ebike.