Northumberland Guided Cycling Holiday

The tour is 5 days long with 4 days of cycling.

The terrain is a mixture of generally flat and undulating on paved river and seaside promenades, minor urban roads, quiet lanes and purpose built Cycleways.

There are a few off-road sections, with tracks across grassy fields or farm roads. Being a National Cycle Network route, there are no “technical” off-road sections. Hybrid bikes are most suitable.

Is this suitable for you?
The ride is graded as 2 or gentle.  If you‘re looking for an opportunity to try some quiet roads, cycle paths or some accessible, cycle friendly routes this holiday might be for you. You’ll come across some gently undulating terrain and the odd cheeky challenge, so we’d generally expect those on a Grade 2 holiday to ride their bikes relatively frequently at home, perhaps commuting to work or heading out for some leisurely rides at the weekend.

If you would like to rent a bike we have both hybrid and electric bikes available.

The hybrid bikes are generally Giant Roam or Liv Rove with a wide gear range, semi-slick tyres, disc brakes and a relaxed riding position.

Our electric bikes are generally Giant E+ Disc brake, pedal assist bikes with batteries suitable for the daily distances on this holiday. E-bikes come with step through frames as standard but some cross bar frames are available if preferred. Please let us know if you have a preference.

Panniers are provided with all our rental bikes along with an emergency repair kit including a spare innertube, bike pump and bike lock. We are also able to provide helmets, if you’d like one to be provided, please request this at the time of booking.

It's recommend that you bring one main piece of luggage per person, other than your bike, and one small daypack or panniers. The daypack/panniers may be useful for carrying your additional outer-layer clothing and snacks while cycling.

This particular trip includes full-board, with breakfast and dinner taken at the Country House, and a great buffet-style picnic lunch on the rides, made up of plenty of locally sourced produce.

Vegetarians and people with specific dietary requirements can be catered for – please give us details of any specific requirements you may have at the time of booking.

At strategic points (where access allows), you have the security of a support vehicle. In the vehicle there will be some space for tired bikers, allowing the chance of a well-earned break if needed.

You will also be able to leave extra gear or spare kit here during the day meaning there is no need to carry any equipment other than that carried on your normal day ride.

When cycling in the UK it’s best to come prepared for sun and rain, warm and cold all in the same day – spring, summer and autumn.

Although there can be wide variations, the monthly average temperature in the UK ranges from 9-12°C (48-54 Fahrenheit) in April, up to 17-20°C (63-68 Fahrenheit) in July, and then 11-14 °C (52-57 Fahrenheit) in October.

At the beginning and end of the season (in March and late October) the weather can be a little less predictable and there could be some cooler / rainier days. In the summer months, temperatures can rise up into the thirties. This can differ from year to year.

It’s highly recommended that you carry layers and a light waterproof with you along the way, (and sun cream in the summer months!) just in case the UK’s weather catches you unawares!