Depending on how confident and fit a cyclist you are, there are a range of destinations that can be accessed by bike from Eden Gardens.
Sedgefield village centre can be accessed in around a 5-minute cycle; where a range of shops, restaurants and other facilities can be accessed. You can also get to Newton Aycliffe train station in around 45 minutes by bike and there are a number of cycle storage facilities available, so why not cycle as part of our commute or wider journey?
Many of the local routes are lightly trafficked and are classed as advisory cycle routes by Durham County Council. If you fancy a longer bike ride the National Cycle Network (NCN) Route 1 can be accessed from Beacon Lane, just 160m from Eden Gardens. This route is mostly traffic free to Peterlee in the north and Stockton on Tees to the south.
For more information on cycling in Durham 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.
CycleStreets 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, and for many people is an essential travel option. Cycling has always, however, 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 benefits 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 start 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.