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Blyth South Beach – Forest Dirt Trail loop from Blyth

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North East England

Blyth South Beach – Forest Dirt Trail loop from Blyth

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4.9

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Blyth South Beach – Forest Dirt Trail loop from Blyth

01:33

26.1km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.2 km for 308 m

After 13.3 km for 105 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.77 km

Riverside Path Along the River Blyth

Highlight • Trail

2

8.87 km

Spirit of the Staithes Sculpture, Blyth Quayside

Highlight • Structure

A piece of public art found at Blyth Quayside representing a full sized steam train and tender.

Tip by

3

9.40 km

Ridley Park Murals

Highlight • Monument

Other buildings are being painted. Take a moment to view and snack before you push on.

Tip by

4

10.9 km

Blyth Bandstand

Highlight • Monument

Blyth Bandstand dates from c.1929.[1] It is situated by the South Beach promenade, in Beach Gardens, which were laid out by 1950. The bandstand is considered an iconic landmark and regularly plays host to live music.

Tip by

5

11.3 km

Blyth South Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Colourful beach huts overlook the vast stretch of sand. The beach is a popular with surfers, and a great spot for observing marine wildlife. Look out for dolphins, seals, or porpoises out to sea.

Tip by

6

14.7 km

Forest Dirt Trail

Highlight • Forest

Careful in winter the mud can be quite deep!

Tip by

7

18.6 km

Woodland Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

I usually prefer this shortcut when I cycle around this area

Tip by

8

21.5 km

River Blyth

Highlight • River

Footpaths alongside the river all the way up to Stannington

Tip by

B

26.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.3 km

2.83 km

762 m

475 m

438 m

238 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.7 km

6.05 km

289 m

< 100 m

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Weather

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Friday 9 October

14°C

7°C

21 %

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