Day 10: Tynemouth to Temple Sowerby 40 miles

We arrived in Tynemouth to bright sunshine. We were off without too much delay and quickly found the cycle path NCR 72. This had been much improved since we first cycled in this area. The path took us along the higher river bank and was very good and well used. We eventually dropped down to the Quayside. Glorious views of the Millennium Bridge, The Sage and the Baltic. We cycled over the bridge and then back over the swing bridge. An old cobbled street took us up to the station. A short wait for the Carlisle train, this gave us time to split the tandem and buy lunch.
Carlisle was also bathed in sunshine and we set off for home. The wing was against us and there were hills, something we had not encountered for the whole trip. Although tired we still enjoyed the ride and got home about 5.00 to a very welcome beer.