Tyne Bridge – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from Cramlington

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Tyne Bridge – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from Cramlington

Moderate

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Tyne Bridge – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from Cramlington

03:47

61.9km

270m

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: July 17, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 19.3 km for 444 m

Dismount required: • Sunday: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.4 km

Armstrong Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Victorian, traffic free, bridge above Jesmond Dene

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18.4 km

Ouseburn

Lake

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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21.0 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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30.5 km

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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32.6 km

Blaydon Races Sculpture on Keelman's Way

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Great place to spot waders looking for food in the Tyne mud flats, sometimes a pair of swans can also be seen

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35.4 km

View of the River Tyne from Scotswood Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

View from Scotswood bridge

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36.3 km

View of the River Tyne

Highlight • Viewpoint

Up towards Scotswood bridge

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39.7 km

Saltmarsh Garden

Nature Reserve

42.9 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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