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 walks First Monday of the month | Old Town Hall West Street, Gateshead NE8 1HE | 1pm to 2.30pm |
Happy Mondays wellbeing walks Second Monday of the month | Low Fell Library 710 Durham Road, Low Fell NE9 6HT | 1pm to 2.30pm |
Happy Mondays wellbeing walks Third Monday of the month | Leam Lane library (Fewster Square entrance downstairs) | 1pm to 2.30pm |
Happy Mondays wellbeing walks Fourth Monday of the month | Shipley Art Gallery Prince Consort Road, NE8 4JB | 1pm to 2.30pm |
| Crawcrook library walk Thursday, weekly | Crawcrook library | 1.30pm to 2.15pm |
Pelaw library wellbeing walking group Monday, weekly | Pelaw library Joicey Street, Pelaw | 11am to 11.20am (short walk) 12 noon to 1pm (longer walk) |
Comfrey Project wellbeing walk Wednesday, weekly | Comfrey Project Chester Place, Bensham, Gateshead | 2pm to 3.30pm |
Deckham Family Hub wellbeing walk Thursday, weekly | The Elgin Centre, NE9 5PA | 12 noon to 12.45pm |
Wrekenton wellbeing walk Thursday, weekly | Wrekenton Family Hub Wrekenton NE9 7AN | 1pm 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 | 1pm to 3pm |
Community cycle ride Wednesday, weekly | Leam Lane library (Fewster Square entrance downstairs) | 10.15am to 11.30am |
Know your bike* Wednesday, weekly | Leam Lane library (Fewster Square entrance downstairs) | 12 noon 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).