An impressive 6 foot tall sandstone landmark has been unveiled at Tyne Green, Hexham near Cafe Enna at the Golf Club. The stone represents the start/end point of the Sandstone Way, a 120 mile cycle route from Hexham to Berwick via Bellingham, Rothbury and Wooler.
The Sandstone Way has been designed for mountain bikers and will appeal to all abilities. It uses a mix of existing rights of way and various surfaces and widths interlinked by the minimum amount of quiet roads possible.
Hexham’s Independent Councillor Derek Kennedy said “This is a terrific boost for Hexham and will bring cycle tourists into our town and put Hexham on the cycling map. Cafe Enna which is part of the Tyne Green Golf Club is looking to provide facilities for cycle tourists as well as the general public. Ted Liddle who has led on introducing the Sandstone Way has done a wonderful job. I am looking to provide support and funding to develop the Sandstone Way in the Hexham area. On behalf of Hexham and Northumberland thank you Ted Liddle.