View of Royal Quays Marina – Willington Dene Viaduct loop from Byker

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View of Royal Quays Marina – Willington Dene Viaduct loop from Byker

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View of Royal Quays Marina – Willington Dene Viaduct loop from Byker

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27.4km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.85 km

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Hadrian's Cycleway on Old Railway Track

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Roman Baths Cycle Path

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This cycle path runs along the geological site of the Roman Baths as well as its reconstruction.

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Roman Baths at Segedunum Fort

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This signpost near the Roman fort of Segudunum, here in Wallsend, does provide some information. We're near the Segudunum museum and the Roman baths; Rome is 1,110 miles away; after …

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7.66 km

Hadrian's Cycleway Archway

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The end of the wall is in Wallsend. The end of the HCW is at the Arbeia Roman Fort in South Shields, at the mouth of the River Tyne. So …

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13.7 km

View of Royal Quays Marina

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Royal Quays Marina is an award-winning marina with 400 fully equipped berths and a shipyard with a 40-ton crane. Built around the historic Albert Edward Dock, Royal Quays is known …

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18.8 km

Willington Dene Viaduct

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The Willington Dene Viaduct is a historic railway viaduct in Wallsend. It was built between 1837 and 1839. Originally, it consisted of seven wooden arches, constructed using the Wiebeking system …

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19.7 km

Hadrian's Cycleway (Route 72) — Entrance to Newcastle

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Hadrian’s Cycleway is a long-distance cycle route of approximately 280 kilometers that follows Emperor Hadrian’s Wall, from Ravenglass on the west coast to South Shields on the east coast of …

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27.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.7 km

2.17 km

509 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.3 km

2.77 km

1.15 km

213 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

14°C

3°C

29 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

July 23, 2024,23.07.2024 Newcastle: DFDS Anleger - Newcastle Central Station

Scotland, here I come!

I arrive in Newcastle in the morning, refreshed, in the best weather. Cycle paths lead into the city from the ferry port.

From Central Station, 15 km away, I travel by train to Glasgow, where my Highland tour is to begin.

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July 14, 2024,Schottland: back home, hop-on hop-off #2

That was very exciting! The tickets for us and for the bikes had been bought long before. But what do the places for the bikes look like on the train? How do you get to the right place on the train quickly with your bike and luggage? Thanks to a friendly train attendant, I was able to have a look …

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July 6, 2026,Day 10a Tynemouth Castle Loop

Unfortunately, although the Hadrian's Wall cycle path is a nice old railway line to ride, you rarely see the water. At least the last time it was with a view of the sea.

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