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North East England

Tunnel Under the Derwent Walk – Derwent Walk loop from Gateshead Stadium

North East England

Tunnel Under the Derwent Walk – Derwent Walk loop from Gateshead Stadium

Moderate

5.0

(2)

9

riders

Tunnel Under the Derwent Walk – Derwent Walk loop from Gateshead Stadium

01:29

23.9km

290m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.07 km for 178 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

4.50 km

Pedestrian Bridge Over the A1

Highlight • Structure

Slight climb here enabling crossing the A1 main road. You have to use your gears hereto go up this twisty bridge crossing

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2

6.59 km

Leaf-Shaped Drinking Fountains

Highlight • Structure

This area has loads of different trails leading off in all directions. There is a nice lake with ducks and swans swimming. Also some decorative features

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11.3 km

Gladeley Hill

Forest

4

12.5 km

Alternative Route to Derwent Walk

Highlight • Trail

This is where another route from Fellside can be used to join the Derwent Walk.
Beats clambering over styles with a Bike!!

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5

12.6 km

Tunnel Under the Derwent Walk

Highlight • Bridge

Bridleway underneath the Derwent Walk

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6

13.9 km

Derwent Walk

Highlight • Trail

The Derwent Walk is an old railway line that is not there anymore. The are several miles of long straight, flat surface to ride on. Popular with walkers, dogs and …

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7

14.6 km

Start of Derwent Walk

Highlight • Trail

Turn left through the gate onto the old railway

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8

14.8 km

Derwent Walk Express Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

Giant train at the Swalwell end of the old railway. Sits on top of the archways

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9

16.7 km

View of the River Tyne

Highlight • Viewpoint

Up towards Scotswood bridge

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B

23.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.38 km

8.28 km

3.26 km

1.89 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

8.74 km

2.82 km

905 m

392 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 10 October

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