National Cycle Network (NCN) Route 155 is a Sustrans regional route in Northumberland. Running from the North Sea coast at Newbiggin due west to Morpeth. The 90% of this 8 mile route uses shared cycle/pedestrian verge-side paths. There is a small on-road section in Ashington. [1] The route is fully signed and open. [2]
Starting at the sea front in Newbiggin, NCN 155 begins to climb at a very gentle gradient as it passes through Ashington. It reaches it high point, 65m above sea level, between Pegswood and Morpeth. From this point there is a steep descent down to Morpeth where the route ends. [3]
Route 155 crosses 1 at Ashington [4] 55°11′15″N1°32′33″W / 55.18755°N 1.54245°W .
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