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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

01:49

28.4km

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: May 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.58 km for 69 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.11 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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9.40 km

Saltmarsh Garden

Nature Reserve

12.7 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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13.5 km

View of the River Tyne from Scotswood Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

View from Scotswood bridge

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13.7 km

View of the River at Sunrise

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great photo

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18.3 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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19.7 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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20.2 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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20.3 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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28.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.7 km

5.00 km

1.70 km

1.01 km

545 m

293 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.2 km

4.02 km

3.67 km

278 m

168 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 17 August

19°C

13°C

23 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Tyne Bridge – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from Springwell

Angel of the North

Keelman's Way Bridge

View of the River Tyne from Scotswood Bridge

View of the River at Sunrise

View of Newcastle's bridges over the River Tyne

Tyne Bridge

Gateshead Millennium Bridge

BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art

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