Depending on how confident and fit a cyclist you are, there are a range of destinations that can be accessed by bike from Seaham Garden Village.
Both Seaham and Murton can be accessed in under 20-minutes by bike, with Seaham train station taking around 25 minutes to reach. When considering traffic and the time it can take to park, cycling may be quicker than a journey by car!
National Cycle Route 1 (NCN) can be found nearby and is a predominately off-road route to Seaham town centre, and beyond that to Sunderland. More nationally, this cycle route links Dover to Scotland!
An off-road cycle route is also available along the length of the A182, making it easy and safe to cycle into Seaham to the east, or Murton and Dalton Park to the west.
For more information on cycling in the local area visit our useful cycling guides and resources page.
Planning a Journey by Bike
If you are unfamiliar with the local area and looking to plan a route by bike, an online route planner can be a really useful tool to use. You can enter your journey start point and end point and the route planner will display a number of route options on a handy map. Alongside easy to follow directions it will tell you how far the journey is, how long it will take, and even how hilly it is.
You can also use Google Maps to plan your journey by bike, simply click the button below and select the bike icon.
Why cycle?
Cycling has always been a great way to travel around for those able to do so. It offers many personal benefits, such as improved health and cost savings. It also offers significant benefit to the environment and local community, helping to take cars off the road, reducing pollution and reducing congestion.
Cycling can also be a great commuter travel option. If you’re new to cycling or aren’t really sure where to starting with your cycle-commute then check out some of our handy guidance on buying a commuter bike, commuting by bike whatever the weather and the benefits of choosing to travel actively.