Bede's Cycle Way. Always open. Free Admission.

Details

Accessibility:

Designated cycle paths are generally flat underfoot, however at times they may cross undulating ground. This path consists of on- and off-road cycling. The terrain underfoot may not always be level or flat.

Brief Description:

Bede’s Cycle Way is a route devised to link two Anglo-Saxon Monastaries, St Peter's in Wearmouth and St Paul's in Jarrow. The route consists of on- and off- road cycling. It goes through 13 miles of north-east landscape, including the Great North Forest. This is the route which would have been taken by seventh- century pilgrims.

Further Information

Address:

St Peter’s Church Wearmouth, St Peter’s Way, Sunderland, SR6 0DY

Email:

None available.

Phone:

0191 5160135 - St Peter's church.

Website:

https://www.stpeters-wearmouth.org.uk/bedescycleway.html

Opening Hours:

Always open.

Directions:

Situated 0.8 miles S of Roker. Head S on Rokerbaths Road. Turn left onto Bradling Street and left again onto Givens Street. At the end of the road turn right onto A183/Harbour View. At the roundabout take 2nd exit and continue on A183. Turn left onto St Peter's Way and this will lead you to the start of the path from St Peter's Church. OS NZ402578.

Transport:

Various bus services operate along the cycle route, The Stadium of Light is 0.1 miles away from St Peter's church.

For up to date information on all public transport services - bus, train, Metro and ferry visit the Traveline website, http://www.travelinenortheast.info/

Call traveline-phone on 0871 200 2233, 7.00am - 9.00pm every day of the week. (Calls cost 12p per minute plus any charges your network provider makes).

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Amenities:

There are many amenities in the immediate area of the church and along the cycle path route.