Tyne Bridge – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from Springwell

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Tyne Bridge – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from Springwell

Moderate

5.0

(3)

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Tyne Bridge – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from Springwell

01:50

28.7km

230m

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: August 23, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.58 km for 69 m

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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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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Dunston Staiths

Highlight • Monument

Shipping container with graffiti art next to the Staiths

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13.0 km

Keelman's Way Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

On either end of the bridge you can access either access the cycle paths along the River Derwent or the river-side route (Keelman's Way) to Gateshead. Some of the paths …

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13.7 km

View of the River Tyne from Scotswood Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

View from Scotswood bridge

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18.5 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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19.9 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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20.4 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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