Tyne Bridge – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from Gateshead Stadium

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Tyne Bridge – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from Gateshead Stadium

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4.8

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Tyne Bridge – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from Gateshead Stadium

01:13

18.7km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.22 km for 116 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.88 km

View of Newcastle's bridges over the River Tyne

Highlight • Historical Site

Newcastle upon Tyne is known for its impressive series of bridges that span the River Tyne, connecting the city to Gateshead. Within a distance of just 1.5 kilometers, you'll find …

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8.67 km

View of the River Tyne from Scotswood Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

View from Scotswood bridge

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9.57 km

View of the River Tyne

Highlight • Viewpoint

Up towards Scotswood bridge

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12.6 km

Dunston Staiths

Highlight • Monument

Shipping container with graffiti art next to the Staiths

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14.5 km

King Edward VII Railway Bridge

Highlight • Monument

For trains only, but if your underneath on the Gateshead side, look for the metal goats in the bushes and some giant rivets under the bridge.

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14.9 km

View of the Blue Bridges Over the River Tyne

Highlight • River

Lots of photo opportunities along the Tyne, you can even see the Angel of the North at one point, see my other highlights or find the spot yourself 😉

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15.6 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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16.1 km

Gateshead Millennium Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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18.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

2.43 km

743 m

715 m

282 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

3.88 km

1.95 km

347 m

156 m

Elevation

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Highest point (50 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

15°C

3°C

24 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

June 25, 2024,TYNE LOOP, Newbies evening ride

A replica of a Spanish galleon which operates as a living museum has moored at a city's quay just along from Newcastle cycle hub

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