Depending on how confident and fit a cyclist you are, there are a range of destinations that can be accessed by bike from Allens West.
Locally, a journey by bike into the centre of Eaglescliffe will take just 5-minutes, whilst a bike ride into the centre of Yarm will take less than 10-minutes. Slightly further afield, Stockton-On-Tees centre can be reached in less than 30 minutes giving access to a wide range of amenities and services, including The Hub, where secure cycle parking is available. Many of the local roads are residential in nature with low speeds, making them relatively beginner friendly. You can check out our guide to road cycling if you feel unsure.
NCN Route 14 can also be reached from the homes at Allens West in around 10 minutes, providing a signposted route from Darlington all the way to South Shields. With mostly traffic-free paths along disused railway paths, this is an ideal route for those new to cycling or families.
If you’re a more experienced rider with confidence travelling on roads, it takes around 45 minutes to reach Middlesbrough.
For more information on cycling locally 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.
Cycle Streets is a handy website that allows you to plan your journey. Simply enter your start and end points and away you go!
Why cycle?
Cycling is rapidly growing in popularity, however, it has always 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.