Birdwatch Bike Tour: Baltic to the Kittiwake Tower

Get up close to nesting Kittiwakes on this 6-mile ride east along the Gateshead riverside to the Kittiwake Tower Local Nature Reserve.
About this Event



Birdwatch Bike Tour: Baltic to Kittiwake Tower Local Nature Reserve
Fri 24 July | 14:30-15:30
Baltic Square,
All ages

A 6-mile ride east along the Gateshead riverside to the Kittiwake Tower Local Nature Reserve, where you'll get up close to nesting kittiwakes before continuing along cycle paths in search of more seabirds and wildlife. The ride will be led by the cycling leaders from North East Young Dads & Lads.

Open to anyone comfortable riding 6 miles in a supportive group.

Dress appropriately for the ride and bring spare layers for a range of weather conditions.

Please book one ticket per person joining the bike tour.

NEYDL Disclaimer:

We at North East Young Dads and Lads, want to keep everyone safe on our bike rides. Every participant must wear a helmet on our rides and for our longer rides have experience of riding a bike various types of terrain.

We have the right to stop cyclists who pose dangers to pedestrians, road users or other members of the cycling group.

Before each ride our bike leaders will help make sure your bike is ready to ride and assist with any punctures along the way. Please ensure you have your own equipment (such as inner tubes etc), we can provide some if we have the right equipment but if we don’t there might not be much, we can do.

All rides are subject to cancelation due to adviser weather conditions; we will contact you if this is the case.
Part of Birds, Bees, Bikes & Trees, a partnership project between Baltic, North East Young Dads & Lads and Newcastle University, funded by the National Lottery Climate Action Fund.

Accessibility

View information on getting to Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead and plan your visit by reading our visual story on what to expect when visiting us.

You can view Baltic's access facilities before your visit. For access requests specific to the event, please email [email protected] to let us know about any requirements you have.

There is no charge to attend this event, and we encourage donation tickets. If you're unable to attend the event, we are unable to refund your donation.