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Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Tyne Bridge loop from Durham

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Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Tyne Bridge loop from Durham

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Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Tyne Bridge loop from Durham

03:16

52.7km

430m

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 18, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 25.1 km for 106 m

Dismount required: • Sunday: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM (otherwise open)

After 27.8 km for 317 m

Dismount required: • Sunday: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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23.9 km

Remains of the Old Tyne Bridge Arches

Highlight • Monument

The original Tyne Bridge in Newcastle was a medieval stone arch bridge built around 1250, similar to the old London Bridge, with houses and shops built onto the bridge itself. …

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26.3 km

The Cycle Hub Newcastle

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Located on Newcastle Quayside,e The Cycle Hub is a friendly independent bike cafe serving homemade food, great cake and coffee. They also provide bicycle hire and a workshop for any …

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27.5 km

BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art

Highlight • Viewpoint

great spot to view art or to have food and drinks. free to enter

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27.6 km

Gateshead Millennium Bridge

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Opened in 2001 to commemorate the new millennium, Gateshead Millennium Bridge is one of the iconic bridges spanning the River Tyne in Newcastle. The bridge is open for cyclists and …

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28.1 km

Tyne Bridge

Highlight • Monument

The Tyne Bridge is a defining symbol of Newcastle and an iconic landmark on the city landscape. The bridge was designed by the engineering firm Mott, Hay and Anderson, who …

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28.7 km

Newcastle Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Newcastle Castle is a medieval fortress that gave the city its name. Whilst a fortification has existed on the site since Roman Times, in 1080 the son of William the …

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29.0 km

High Level Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The bridges on Newcastle Quayside form an iconic ensemble spanning the River Tyne, where history and modern architecture intersect. The Tyne Bridge, with its distinctive arch dating from 1928, is …

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35.2 km

Angel of the North

Highlight • Monument

It's metal and it's rusty. The car park is free and it's a good point to start a ride or a hike or to simply look at The Angel.

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52.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.2 km

4.39 km

3.45 km

1.56 km

753 m

230 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.3 km

7.50 km

2.51 km

130 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Saturday 8 August

19°C

11°C

40 %

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Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Tyne Bridge loop from Durham

Remains of the Old Tyne Bridge Arches

The Cycle Hub Newcastle

BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art

Gateshead Millennium Bridge

Tyne Bridge

Newcastle Castle

High Level Bridge

Angel of the North

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