Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Tyne Bridge loop from Whickham

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Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Tyne Bridge loop from Whickham

Easy

4.8

(45)

230

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Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Tyne Bridge loop from Whickham

01:19

20.5km

90m

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 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.27 km for 239 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.86 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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8.86 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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9.90 km

The Cycle Hub Newcastle

Highlight • Cycleway

Located on Newcastle Quayside,e The Cycle Hub is a friendly independent bike cafe serving homemade food, great cake and coffee. They also provide bicycle hire and a workshop for any …

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11.3 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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11.5 km

Remains of the Old Tyne Bridge Arches

Highlight • Monument

The original Tyne Bridge in Newcastle was a medieval stone arch bridge built around 1250, similar to the old London Bridge, with houses and shops built onto the bridge itself. …

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12.7 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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17.2 km

View of the River at Sunrise

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great photo

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17.5 km

View of the River Tyne from Scotswood Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

View from Scotswood bridge

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20.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

1.35 km

831 m

730 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

5.12 km

1.72 km

326 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 7 October

13°C

3°C

30 %

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

bbc.com/news/articles/c8997p4vee1o