Cycling to work

There has been a revolution in the number of people cycling to work in the North East over the past few years. The benefits of riding into work rather than using public transport are numerous, the most obvious being the cost-saving and health benefits.

Why not check out the North East's cycle routes below.

Across the North East active travel is more popular than ever as people keep up their new love of walking, wheeling, and cycling post lockdown. Go Smarter Go Active is to help people across the North East travel in an active way by giving them the skills and inspiration to do so. On this site you’ll find handy resources to help you and your family make smarter travel choices using our region-wide cycling and walking network. 

Go Smarter | Go Active - Go Smarter

Get out and about and experience the best the North East has to offer by foot or by bike. Whatever your purpose for travelling, our new walking and cycling map (below) will help you plan your journey across County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside and Sunderland.

Transport North East - Interactive Mapping Homepage

Cycle Networks