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Bike

Cycling in Newcastle

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We have over 1,000 cycle parking space at the University.  Visit the sustainable campus map to view cycle parking locations on both campuses.

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We also have a number of lockable cycle stores on campus. 

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To find where you can park your bike at a Metro or bus station please use the following link. You’ll find information about the number, type and location of cycle racks. 

Cycling in Newcastle

Are you local to Newcastle or bringing your bike with to your next event? Why not check out all the great ways you can cycle around Newcastle City Centre. 

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There are a number of dedicated cycle paths through the centre of Newcastle and through the large parks that connect the city together. 

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Folding cycles are allowed on the Metro, further information is available on the Metro website.

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Cycling to Northumbria University from...

Central Station

10 minutes

  • Head east on Neville St/A186

  • Turn left onto Grainger St

  • Turn right onto Market St

  • Turn left onto John Dobson St

  • Turn right onto Northumberland Rd

  • Turn right onto College St/B1309

  • Turn left onto Ellison Pl

  • Destination will be on the left

The Coast

1 Hour

Take the scenic rout and travel to campus from the beautiful Tyne and Wear coastline. 

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We have a number of showers on campus, so if you would like to freshen up or get changed before you're event, we have faculties to do so. 

Gateshead

12 minutes

  • Head east on Exeter St

  • Turn left towards Lincoln St

  • Turn right onto Lincoln St

  • Continue onto Granville St

  • Turn left onto the slip road

  • Continue straight

  • Go through 1 roundabout

  • At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Gateshead Hwy

  • Continue onto Tyne Bridge/A167

  • Continue to follow A167

  • Take the slip road to City Centre(South)/Walker/A186

  • Slight left onto Swan House Roundabout

  • Slight left onto Pilgrim St

  • Parts of this road may be closed at certain times or on certain days

  • Turn right onto New Bridge St W

  • Turn left onto John Dobson St

  • Turn right onto Northumberland Rd

  • Turn right onto College St/B1309

  • Turn left onto Ellison Pl

  • Destination will be on the left
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