Hire a bike and discover amazing Tyneside!
There is so much on the banks of the Tyne and you can see it all by bicycle, mostly on traffic-free paths!
You can also hire us to drop you and your bike off at the start of the many
excellent long distance cycle routes in the North.
Enjoy a different view of the stunning Newcastle Gateshead Quayside then cycle out of Newcastle upon Tyne past beautiful river views to marvellous countryside and excellent sandy beaches. The riverside roman forts and Hadrian’s Wall – our world heritage site, brilliant art galleries and museums, rich industrial and railway heritage are all linked by the national cycle routes co-ordinated by SUSTRANS. Our booking office on the Quayside is on the Hadrian’s Way national cycle route 72 and the C2C, Walney to Wear, Coast and Castles and Reivers routes are all within easy reach..
Here are just a few sightseeing ideas to keep you active on your visit to Tyneside!
 Tour the fantastic NewcastleGateshead Quayside including the Sage, Baltic and Millennium Bridge |
 Visit the Roman forts of Arbeia and Segedunum – parts of Hadrian’s Wall, a world heritage site. |
 Cycle through the beautiful countryside of the Derwent Walk |
 Visit the birth place of George Stephenson, railway pioneer |
 Ride on the oldest working railway in the world – the Tanfield Railway |
 Stand at the feet of the Angel of the North |
 Visit National Trust and English Heritage sites like the ancient Tynemouth Priory. |
 Enjoy a visit to two high quality real ale micro brewery taps. |
 Stroll along the superb beaches at Tynemouth and South Shields |
 Cross the river on the Shields ferry or under it by cycle and pedestrian tunnel! |
Pick your bike up from our booking office on the Quayside in the Newcastle Guildhall Tourist Information Centre, just under the Tyne Bridge. We can also drop bikes off for customers and pick them up if booked one week in advance. Our staff are friendly and well informed – what better place to start your visit to the North East?
We accept most debit and credit cards – you can hire a bike on the day or to avoid disappointment, book in advance.