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Hadrian's Wall
Biking
Hadrian's Cycleway. Between Tynemouth and Whitehaven, Hadrian's Cycleway follows the River Tyne from the east coast until Newcastle, where it traces the entire length of Hadrian's Wall. It then continues west to the Irish Sea. Maps and guides are available at the Tourist Information Centre in Newcastle. www.cycle-routes.org/hadrianscycleway.
Bike Shop. Daily rentals in the Bike Shop begin at £15. 16-17 St. Mary's, Hexham, NE46 1NQ. 01434/601032. www.thebikeshophexham.com.
Purple Mountain Bike Centre. Mountain bike rentals are £15 to £25 per day at Purple Mountain Bike Centre. Kielder Castle, Kielder, NE48 1EP. 01434/250532. www.purplemountain.co.uk.
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