The best gravel rides around Bywell

Some great tracks and a mix of single and double. Some can be abused by motocrossers or 4WD so some of them are badly rutted

Can be pretty rutted after rain and motocrossers churning up the surface

Dunston Staithes is an impressive 526-meter-long wooden structure on the River Tyne in Gateshead, England, built in 1893 by the North Eastern Railway to efficiently load coal onto ships for export worldwide. Constructed of North American pitch pine, the structure was once the heart of the region's coal industry, processing up to 140,000 tons of coal per week in the 1920s. After closing in 1980, it fell into disrepair but reopened in 1990 as a heritage site during the Gateshead Garden Festival. Despite repeated fire damage and restoration, it remains a listed building and a rare example of industrial architecture.

Hexham Abbey is one of England's oldest and most impressive churches. The abbey was originally founded in 674 AD by St. Wilfrid, using stones from nearby Roman ruins. The oldest part—the Saxon crypt—is still intact and represents a rare remnant of early Christian architecture. Inside, you'll find stained glass, the Roman tombstone of Flavinus, a 1st-century standard-bearer, an impressive Phelps organ from 1974, and a frith stool (Saxon bishop's chair). Admission to the abbey is free, with a small charge for the crypt.

Hexham Abbey is one of England's oldest and most impressive churches. The abbey was originally founded in 674 AD by St. Wilfrid, using stones from nearby Roman ruins. The oldest part—the Saxon crypt—is still intact and represents a rare remnant of early Christian architecture. Inside, you'll find stained glass, the Roman tombstone of Flavinus, a 1st-century standard-bearer, an impressive Phelps organ from 1974, and a frith stool (Saxon bishop's chair). Admission to the abbey is free, with a small charge for the crypt.

Great tracks, and its handy to lean on

About the patron saint of this church: Saint Andrew is one of the twelve apostles whom Jesus Christ called to follow him. However, in the biblical accounts, he is often somewhat overshadowed by his far more famous brother, Saint Peter. In the Gospels, we find the calling of the two siblings portrayed in different ways. According to the Gospel of John (John 1:40-42), Andrew is called first (together with another unnamed disciple). Later, he tells his brother that he has found the Messiah. The feast of Saint Andrew in the calendar of saints is November 30th in all major Christian denominations. The X-shaped white "St. Andrew's Cross," on which he was executed, forms the national flag of Scotland against a blue background and has also found its way onto the national flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain.

just watch out for walkers