Hexham to Tynemouth
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The Ranger group has recently been extended to include National and Regional routes within Tyneside that link with NCN 72. These include NCN1, NCN14 and Reivers RCR10 covering from Bylth in the north to Tynemouth to Hexham in the east and Rowlands Gill in the south. The new group is called STARS and has had three new Liaison Rangers appointed along with several new Rangers joining the enlarged group.
Sustrans Tyne Area RangerS Maintenance Look out for the Rangers who will be wearing their bright yellow safety vests and also on group rides are usually towing a bike trailer with tools, spare signs etc.Problems we encounter but are unable to deal with are reported to the local authority for them to deal with. The section we patrol takes in three councils, North Tyneside, Newcastle and Northumberland. In Newcastle it is possible for any member of the public to contact Envirocall to lodge a complaint - they have to log this and deal with it as soon as possible.Contact :- Tel. no. 0191 274 4000 or e-mail: envirocall@newcastle.gov.ukFor the past two years we have organised Sustrans Pedalling Picnics during National Bike Week in June each year. More of these are planned plus we attend various cycling events with our Sustrans Display Stand to recruit more Rangers and Supporters - see photoWe will also be helping to marshall various events next year for charities who will be using Hadrian's Cycleway. If you live
locally on Tyneside and would like to become a Ranger and maybe join the
Hadrian's Ranger Group - contact Doug Ridgway on:- tel. no. 0191 455 4500
or There are 1450 Sustrans Rangers at present each looking after a section of the National Cycle Network near their home. As the National Cycle Network continues to grow, Rangers have a vital role to play. Their contribution ensures that the Network remains accessible to all, attractive and safe to use. Rangers act as the 'eyes and ears' for Sustrans. They ride their route regularly to monitor signing, report potential dangers and obstructions to us, and deal with some minor problems themselves. Sustrans also relies on Rangers to look after hundreds of unique sculptures and 1000 Millennium Mileposts on the Network. Rangers are
a key link between Sustrans and their community. The role of a Ranger
will vary depending on whether the route is open or still in the development
stage. Rangers receive training as well a detailed handbook and biannual
newsletter to keep them up to date. Sustrans provide other essentials
such as a reflective safety jacket, signs and maps, and cover necessary
expenses. When you become a Ranger you will be put in touch with other
Rangers in your area and you will receive continuing support from staff
in the Ranger Team. If
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