A FAMILY bike ride along a former railway line is on offer next week.

Durham County Council's countryside rangers are leading the Age of Steam ride on Monday.

The 19-mile route, from Parkhead at Crawleyside, near Stanhope, ends at Broompark picnic site, near Durham City.

Riders can turn up between 10am and 12.30pm. A park and ride service will run from 9.30am at Broompark, taking families to Parkhead.

For details, contact 0191-383 4144.