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North East England

Tanfield Railway – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from North Shields

Mountain biking trails

North East England

Tanfield Railway – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from North Shields

Moderate

4.8

(8)

42

riders

Tanfield Railway – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from North Shields

03:34

50.3km

480m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.95 km for 87 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

2.05 km

Royal Quays Marina

Highlight • Cycleway

Situated at the mouth of the River Tyne near Newcastle, North Shields Harbour is a historic fishing and trading town with roots dating back to the 13th century, best known …

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2

12.2 km

Felling Bypass Path

Highlight • Cycleway

These are good tracks to ride on, the surface is compact and the ride speed is quite fast and flowing. It is an enjoyable section to ride on

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3

18.4 km

Cracked Dirt Road with Trench

Highlight • Structure

This trench was here about 2 months ago and it has not been back filled. As of March 2024 is was also still there. Pipes have been laid for some …

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4

21.6 km

Carved Stone Monolith

Highlight • Monument

This sculpture sticks out as it is located on a track where not much else is, somewhat unexpected to see this. On one side of the rock there is decoration carved into the stone

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5

23.8 km

Muddy Path Through Woodland

Highlight • Forest

Most of the tracks had puddles on them on this day, but many sections are dedicated cycle routes. The surfaces are compact and you get decent traction

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6

24.5 km

Tanfield Railway

Highlight • Monument

tanfield-railway.co.uk
Good day out to see the worlds oldest railway. you can cycle on the old Bowes and Tanfield track from here or easy ride from Newcastle, check the surface and gradient on Komoot

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7

28.1 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

Tip by

31.7 km

Saltmarsh Garden

Nature Reserve

9

35.1 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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36.1 km

Ouseburn

Lake

B

50.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.4 km

12.2 km

7.35 km

2.92 km

2.37 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.7 km

8.76 km

7.06 km

6.93 km

3.42 km

442 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

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Wednesday 7 October

13°C

3°C

22 %

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