Here we go to Paradise – shame they paved it and put up a parking lot, though we do get some nice views of the Tyne Valley. With the shorter version, in the words of Billy Fury, you are taken “Halfway to Paradise”. The full route is approximately 6.6M (10.6K) and the shorter version is …
This is a toughie! A steep climb up Denton Bank, but the last couple of miles are downhill! Everyone’s favourite!? The full route is approximately 7M (11.2K) and the shorter version is approx. 5.1M (8.2K).
A new route over the Millennium Bridge and along the Tyne to visit the historic Dunston Staiths. There are summer (&m,11.2K) and winter (7.16,11.5K) variations. The shorter version is approx 4.15M (6.7K). This will be our first time for the summer route.
To South Gosforth, then along Benton Park Road to Coach Lane and back via Armstrong Bridge and Sandyford Road. The full route is approximately 7.6M (12.3K) and the shorter version is approx. 4.8M (7.7K).