This is a medium difficulty cycle route, with hills and a mix of roads and traffic-free paths. Beginning at Hartlepool Rail Station, you’ll visit the Marina, Historic Headland, Heugh Gunn Battery, and Crimdon Beach, before heading to Hesledon via the former Hart to Haswell Railway.

Get a virtual taste of this route by viewing our head-cam cycle leader here.

Distance: 10 miles (approx)