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Hagg Bank Bridge – George Stephenson's Birthplace loop from Prudhoe

Hagg Bank Bridge – George Stephenson's Birthplace loop from Prudhoe

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Hagg Bank Bridge – George Stephenson's Birthplace loop from Prudhoe

01:09

19.2km

80m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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3.42 km

Hagg Bank Bridge

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The Hagg Bank Bridge, also known as the Points Bridge or Half-Moon Bridge, is a Grade II* listed pedestrian bridge spanning the River Tyne at Wylam. It was originally built …

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5.02 km

George Stephenson's Birthplace

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George Stephenson's birthplace is a simple stone worker's cottage on the north bank of the River Tyne in Wylam, built circa 1760 to house mining families, and where the future …

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6.77 km

Hadrian's Way: Wylam to Newburn

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Nice n smooth path, but needs line down the middle to separate cyclists and walkers.

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8.98 km

Battle of Newburn Ford Monument

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The Battle of Newburn Ford Monument is a simple stone memorial on the south bank of the River Tyne at Newburn, marking the battle of 28 August 1640 during the …

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9.24 km

View of the River Tyne at Newburn

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Route 72 cycle way

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9.65 km

View of the River Tyne from Newburn Bridge

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View of the Tyne

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10.2 km

The Sculpture was designed to create interest and a focal point for the new cycleway and footpath from Blaydon Burn to the Stella housing area.
more info here
gateshead.gov.uk/article/4681/Blaydon-Races-sculpture

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13.2 km

Keelmans Way

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Nice ride along the trail between the Tyne and the golf course towards Wylam, flat and easy to ride along the gravel track.
look out for the underground coal fire …

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19.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

1.82 km

720 m

430 m

125 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

3.17 km

1.86 km

267 m

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Monday 1 June

18°C

11°C

80 %

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Hagg Bank Bridge – George Stephenson's Birthplace loop from Prudhoe

Hagg Bank Bridge

George Stephenson's Birthplace

Hadrian's Way: Wylam to Newburn

Battle of Newburn Ford Monument

View of the River Tyne at Newburn

View of the River Tyne from Newburn Bridge

Blaydon Races Sculpture

Keelmans Way

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