Dump the car - and do something different!
Freedom, fresh air, fab views, feel the wind in your hair... from the Waiting Room door our Electric Bikes are available for half or full day hires. Hills, what hills only fun, fun fun, with a bit of the effort not to mention the benefit of shaping up your bottom!
The bikes have a distance range of between 20 and 25 miles dependant on how much power you choose to use. To help you explore, we have a range of suggested route maps. Each bike seat and handle bars are height adjustable and have a lock. We provide a personal briefing before your hire. For your personal safety we provide “hi-viz” vests and cycle helmets. Our bikes are part of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Electric Bike network, so you have no worries about being stuck anywhere. A complimentary recovery/back up service is in place if the bike needs to be recovered due to mechanical failure. Please note in other recovery instances depending upon circumstances a small charge may be made. In and around the East Allen, West Allen and South Tyne valleys there are various “charging points” where you can top up your battery before the next leg of your journey. Please note, by law, the minimum age for an Electric Bike rider is 14 years old. Please contact us to book. |
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Alternately if walking is more you...from the Waiting Room door walk 50 metres on to a field adjoining the John Martin Trail, a glorious off road walk through the stunning Staward Gorge and Allen Banks National Trust site, the village of Haydon Bridge and the hamlet of Langley.
The trail can be split into two sections the Southern section approximately 11 miles taking approximately 5-6 hours to complete. This is a moderate walk with some steep ascents/descents, taking you through the most stunning countryside with abundant birds, wildlife, flora and fauna. The Northern section is mainly around the outskirts of the village of Haydon Bridge is an easy walk of approximately 2 miles and takes about an hour. John Martin was born in Haydon Bridge (four miles from the Waiting Room) in 1789 he became the most popular artist of his day. His paintings frequently based on biblical stories, reflecting his religious upbringing. The pictures are set in dramatic landscapes, possibly inspired by the countryside of his youth. The trail visits some of the places associated with John Martin, East Lands End cottage, where he was born; the churches where he worshipped Haydon Old Church and St Cuthberts; Shaftoe School where he was a pupil; Langley Castle, Allen Banks and Staward Gorge. John Martin’s paintings can be seen in the Laing Gallery Newcastle and the Tate Gallery London. |