Depending on how confident and fit a cyclist you are, there are a range of destinations that can be accessed by bike from Willowburn Park. The cycle ride to Alnwick town centre takes less than 10-minutes and Alnmouth train station is just 20-minutes away by bike, with plenty of cycle storage available.
Local roads around Willowburn Park are generally cycle friendly, with the added benefit of cycle lanes along South Road and Taylor Drive.
If you’re looking for something a little more leisurely, a bike ride to Alnmouth will take around 20-minutes, from there you can access Route 1 of the National Cycle Network. Route 1 is a 1200-mile route running from the famous White Cliffs of Dover to the wild mountain scenery of Scotland. Locally, the route roughly follows the coast line and provides a great opportunity for a leisurely cycle ride, offering fantastic views of the dramatic coastline and castles.
For more information on cycling in Northumbrland visit our useful cycling guides and resources page.
Planning a Journey by Bike
If you are unfamiliar with the local area and looking to plan a route by bike, an online route planner can be a really useful tool to use. You can enter your journey start point and end point and the route planner will display a number of route options on a handy map. Alongside easy to follow directions it will tell you how far the journey is, how long it will take, and even how hilly it is.
CycleStreets is a handy website that allows you to plan your journey from A to B. Simply enter your start and finish points and away you go!
Why cycle?
Cycling is rapidly growing in popularity, and through the CV19 pandemic has for many people become an essential travel option. Cycling has always, however, been a great way to travel around for those able to do so. It offers many personal benefits, such as improved health and cost savings. It also offers significant benefit to the environment and local community, helping to take cars off the road, reducing pollution and reducing congestion.
Cycling can also be a great commuter travel option. If you’re new to cycling or aren’t really sure where to starting with your cycle-commute then check out some of our handy guidance on buying a commuter bike, commuting by bike whatever the weather and the benefits of choosing to travel actively.