National Cycle Route 155 Explained

National Cycle Network (NCN) Route 155 is a Sustrans regional route in Northumberland. Running from the North Sea coast at Newbiggin due west to Morpeth. The 90% of this 8 mile route uses shared cycle/pedestrian verge-side paths. There is a small on-road section in Ashington.[1] The route is fully signed and open.[2]

Route

Starting at the sea front in Newbiggin, NCN 155 begins to climb at a very gentle gradient as it passes through Ashington. It reaches it high point, 65m above sea level, between Pegswood and Morpeth. From this point there is a steep descent down to Morpeth where the route ends.[3]

Related NCN Routes

Route 155 crosses 1 at Ashington[4] .

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Route 155. Sustrans. 7 November 2016.
  2. Web site: From Market Town to Beach. Cycle Route. CycleCity Guides. 7 November 2016.
  3. Web site: NCN National Route 155. RouteYou. 7 November 2016.
  4. Book: Tyne & Wear Cycle Map (34). 2015. Sustrans. 1910845078.