(24 Apr 2022, 8:46 pm)Adrian wrote Agree with the 689. It's an excellent route and well worth doing. 

Aside from that, I'd say anything over Hexham way. Most of the Tyne and Wear stuff is pretty standard of built up areas, apart from some short stretches.

Yes, I agree with that. The Western Gateshead routes can be quite nice if you ignore the built up areas