Organised walks and cycling in Gateshead
Health walks
Join us for a short walk around the local community and explore what is on your doorstep.
There will be plenty of support available, tailored to your level of fitness and confidence. Adults of all fitness levels and abilities are welcome.
Our current health walks are running from:
| Wellbeing walks | Start and finish at | Time |
|---|---|---|
Happy Mondays wellbeing walk's First Monday of the month | Old Town Hall West Street, Gateshead NE8 1HE | 1 to 2.30pm |
Happy Mondays wellbeing walk's Second Monday of the month | Low Fell Library 710 Durham Road, Low Fell NE9 6HT | 1 to 2.30pm |
Happy Mondays wellbeing walk's Third Monday of the month | Leam Lane library (Fewster Square entrance downstairs) | 1 to 2.30pm |
Happy Mondays wellbeing walk's Fourth Monday of the month | Shipley Art Gallery Prince Consort Road, NE8 4JB | 1 to 2.30pm |
Pelaw library wellbeing walking group Monday, weekly | Pelaw library Joicey Street, Pelaw | 11 to 11.20am (short walk) 12 to 1pm (longer walk) |
Birtley wellbeing walk Wednesday, weekly | Birtley Community Hall Harras Bank, DH3 2LN | 1 to 1.45pm |
Comfrey project wellbeing walk Wednesday, weekly | Comfrey Project Chester Place, Bensham, Gateshead | 2 to 3.30pm |
Deckham family HUB wellbeing walk Thursday, weekly | The Elgin Centre, NE9 5PA | 12 to 12.45pm |
Wrekenton wellbeing walk Thursday, weekly | Wrekenton Family Hub Wrekenton NE9 7AN | 1 to 3pm |
There is no need to book on to our walking groups, just turn up on the day
Cycling
Improve your health and wellbeing through cycling with the Walk and Wheel Team.
| Cycling sessions | Start and finish at | Time |
|---|---|---|
Learn to ride session Tuesday, weekly | Gateshead International Stadium Neilson Road NE10 0EF | 10am to 12pm |
Community cycle ride Tuesday, weekly | Gateshead International Stadium Neilson Road NE10 OEF | 1 to 3pm |
Community cycle ride Wednesday, weekly | Leam Lane library (Fewster Square entrance downstairs) | 10.15 to 11.30am |
Know your bike* Wednesday, weekly | Leam Lane library (Fewster Square entrance downstairs) | 12 to 1pm |
These organised short walks and cycling sessions are open to everyone.
* Join the team for a cuppa after the ride or just pop along with any bike queries you have and the team can help and advise.
Free bike and helmet hire is available for all cycling sessions.
Contact us to book your free place.
Please leave a message if a team member isn't available to speak to you straight away and the team will call back as soon as possible.
Walk and Wheel Gateshead is a pilot programme funded by GOV.UK Active Travel England (opens new window).