This area is a cyclists heaven!
There are dozens of outstanding cyle trails nearby, whatever your ability or passion. There is a total of 350 miles of cycle paths in Northumberland. Four of the most famous cycle routes in the country run through Northumberland: Hadrian’s Cycleway, The Coast & Castles, Pennine Cycleway, and the UK’s most popular route, the Sea to Sea (C2C).
The Pennine Cycleway (Route 68), the Sandstone Way, and the Reivers Route, all pass within 400 yards of Brown Rigg. Northumberland’s quiet rural roads are perfect for more leisurely cyclists looking to see the countryside, and of course, Brown Rigg has the facilities needed to ensure that all cyclists have a pleasant stay!
The New Sandstone Way Trail
We are ideally located for cyclists eager to experience the new Sandstone Way trail. It is a new 120 miles / 192km (approx) mountain biking route between Berwick upon Tweed and Hexham along the Sandstone Ridge in North Northumberland linking numerous sandstone features, crags and outcrops.
The route traverses through an amazing ever-changing landscape which is rich in history, geological features and iconic scenery.
The Reivers Route (National Cycle Route 10)
The Reivers Route opened in 1998 and is 173 miles long. It is also known as the ‘Return C2C’ as it takes you from the end of the west-to-east route all the way back to the start of the C2C.
It is now part of the National Cycle Network and the route between Tyneside and Kielder.
Lakeside Way around Kielder Water
Experience Kielder Forest and the North Tyne Valley on a bike. From the Lakeside Way around Kielder Water, to the more adventurous Osprey Trail (blue grade), all the way to the more technical red grade trails like Lonesome Pine, there’s a trail to suit everyone.
