Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Tanfield Railway loop from Dunston

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Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Tanfield Railway loop from Dunston

Moderate

4.6

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Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Tanfield Railway loop from Dunston

02:55

38.8km

420m

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: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Arch Near Brent Wharf

Highlight • Structure

Just in front of this photo is the location of the new Brent Wharf residential building that has had recent construction work undertaken in March 2024. The photos are features on the bank side leading up the hill

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4.61 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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20.5 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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26.6 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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29.9 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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32.1 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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32.8 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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36.3 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

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38.8 km

End point

Train Station

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