National Cycle Route 155

National Cycle Network (NCN) Route 155 is a Sustrans regional route in Northumberland. Running from the North Sea coast at Newbiggin due west to Morpeth. The 90% of this 8 mile route uses shared cycle/pedstrian verge-side paths. There is a small on road section in Ashington.[1] The route is fully signed and open.[2]

Route

Starting at the sea front in Newbiggin, NCN 155 begins to climb at a very gentle gradient as it passes through Ashington. It reaches it high point, 65m above sea level, between Pegswood and Morpeth. From this point there is a steep descent down to Morpeth where the route ends.[3]

Route 155 crosses 1 at Ashington[4] 55.18755°N 1.54245°W / 55.18755; -1.54245.

References
  1. "Route 155". Sustrans. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
  2. "From Market Town to Beach" (PDF). Cycle Route. CycleCity Guides. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
  3. "NCN National Route 155". RouteYou. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
  4. Tyne & Wear Cycle Map (34). Sustrans. 2015. ISBN 1910845078.


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