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Newburn Bridge – Tanfield Railway loop from Ryton

North East England

Newburn Bridge – Tanfield Railway loop from Ryton

Hard

5

riders

Newburn Bridge – Tanfield Railway loop from Ryton

03:17

48.3km

610m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.1 km for 262 m

After 15.8 km for 152 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

401 m

View of the River Tyne at Newburn

Highlight • River

Route 72 cycle way

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2

808 m

View of the River Tyne from Newburn Bridge

Highlight • River

View of the Tyne

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3

949 m

Newburn Bridge

Highlight • River

There is a pathway suitable for biking on the right side of the Newburn Bridge as you head south. The traffic was quiet on this day and not many cars …

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4

2.49 km

Keelman's Way

Highlight • Cycleway

The Hadrian Way is a bike path that runs along the River Tyne. Along the path you can see Rowing clubs on the river and enjoy the regeneration of the …

Tip by

5

32.7 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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6

33.6 km

Tanfield Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Great rolling track, carry your speed and enjoy the ramps

Tip by

36.6 km

Gladeley Hill

Forest

8

39.8 km

Derwent Walk Express Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

Giant train at the Swalwell end of the old railway. Sits on top of the archways

Tip by

9

42.5 km

View of the River Tyne from Scotswood Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

View from Scotswood bridge

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B

48.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

12.1 km

11.2 km

8.66 km

3.37 km

116 m

Surfaces

20.7 km

13.8 km

12.1 km

1.06 km

611 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (260 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

14°C

5°C

39 %

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