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Derwenthaugh Fish Pass – Hagg Bank Bridge loop from Swalwell

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Derwenthaugh Fish Pass – Hagg Bank Bridge loop from Swalwell

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Derwenthaugh Fish Pass – Hagg Bank Bridge loop from Swalwell

02:19

35.2km

110m

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 18, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.26 km

Derwenthaugh Fish Pass

Highlight • Natural

Nice spot to catch a moment.

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3.61 km

View of the River Tyne

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Up towards Scotswood bridge

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3.73 km

Keelman's Way Bridge

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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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9.41 km

Newburn Bridge

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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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14.2 km

George Stephenson's Birthplace

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George Stephenson's birthplace is a simple stone worker's cottage on the north bank of the River Tyne in Wylam, built circa 1760 to house mining families, and where the future …

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15.8 km

Hagg Bank Bridge

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The Hagg Bank Bridge, also known as the Points Bridge or Half-Moon Bridge, is a Grade II* listed pedestrian bridge spanning the River Tyne at Wylam. It was originally built …

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17.2 km

Tyne Riverside Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice and relatively quiet path.

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31.1 km

View of the River Tyne from Scotswood Bridge

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View from Scotswood bridge

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35.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

5.61 km

2.91 km

2.89 km

1.79 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.2 km

9.19 km

8.32 km

256 m

106 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

19°C

11°C

68 %

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Derwenthaugh Fish Pass – Hagg Bank Bridge loop from Swalwell

Derwenthaugh Fish Pass

View of the River Tyne

Keelman's Way Bridge

Newburn Bridge

George Stephenson's Birthplace

Hagg Bank Bridge

Tyne Riverside Path

View of the River Tyne from Scotswood Bridge

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