Trails in north east England

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monotone2k May 2015 7:26pm, 27 May 2015 15 posts	0 monotone2k I've had a brief search and can't find much on here so I thought I'd start a new discussion. I'm training for my third Great North Run this year, and so far have only run on roads and treadmills. I'm looking to include the occasional trail run (partly for hill training, partly because it looks really fun) but have no idea where to go. If anyone can suggest a few accessible locations around Newcastle, it'd be much appreciated. I have a car but I'm hoping not to have to travel too far to reach some quiet and not too challenging trails.
flip May 2015 7:57pm, 27 May 2015 5,941 posts	0 flip Not in Newcastle as such but old favourite route we call the Rendezvous Run in Whitley bay. About 8 miles. http://www.fetcheveryone.com/routes-view.php?id=115845 Lots from the Derwent walk area , Jesmond dene isn't to bad either. If your ever over Seaham i have a lovely few connect.garmin.com one of my favourite routes in Durham and a race route (I'm the RD ) connect.garmin.com All can be made longer.
ChrisHB May 2015 8:28pm, 27 May 2015 11,335 posts	0 ChrisHB You need to learn to read a map. Buy a couple in 1:25000 scale. And be adventurous in mind.
McGoohan May 2015 11:30pm, 27 May 2015 15,906 posts	0 McGoohan Hardrians Wall and Cycleway starts at Wallsend and goes along the Tyne. On the coast, there is a fantastic coast path all the way to Berwick on Tweed. There's a linear race along (part of) that every year.
McGoohan May 2015 11:34pm, 27 May 2015 15,907 posts	0 McGoohan Actually, there are a few off-road cycle trails (based on old rail lines - passenger and cola freight) in the Newcastle area. see here: sustrans.org.uk
monotone2k May 2015 7:37pm, 29 May 2015 17 posts	0 monotone2k Thanks for the suggestions. I'm checking out those links now! Anything between Newcastle and the coast is ideal, and the cycle trails will probably suit me perfectly until I'm ready to start tearing up hills. I have an OS map of the area but will readily admit that I'm no expert map-reader. Then again, I'm not at the level where I'd want to go far off the beaten track yet.