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Backworth Gravel Path – Keep Out Sculpture loop from Cullercoats

North East England

Backworth Gravel Path – Keep Out Sculpture loop from Cullercoats

Easy

4.0

(1)

16

riders

Backworth Gravel Path – Keep Out Sculpture loop from Cullercoats

01:24

26.4km

110m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel 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 13, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

6.23 km

Y2

Highlight • Other

2

6.69 km

Duck Lake, West Allotment

Highlight • Lake

3

9.61 km

Backworth Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Watch out for debris.
I got a massive puncture along here when it was freshly cut by the council

Tip by

4

10.8 km

Forest Path South of Seghill

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The first part of this segment is a narrow path between nettles (during the Summer). The second part is a nice gravel road under the trees.

Tip by

5

13.8 km

Keep Out Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Part of a series of lottery funded art installations on this wagonway. The inscription is fun!

Tip by

6

18.4 km

Route 10 Connector Path

Highlight • Trail

A fine gravel path that's suitable for all bike types. The trail connects many good cycling routes so it's a great option to get to and from the coast.

Tip by

7

20.2 km

Holywell Dirt Jump Track

Highlight • MTB Park

Just off from The Avenue Waggonway you need to lift your bike over the style to get in, unless you want to drop straight in from the waggonway (steep!!). There's …

Tip by

8

22.2 km

The Avenue Waggonway

Highlight • Trail

Fair bit of gravel down on the waggonway, much improved surface

Tip by

B

26.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.30 km

5.03 km

4.62 km

3.52 km

2.05 km

1.86 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

5.87 km

5.08 km

4.36 km

321 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Friday 9 October

13°C

7°C

21 %

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