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Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Tynemouth Castle and Priory loop from West Monkseaton

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Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
North East England

Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Tynemouth Castle and Priory loop from West Monkseaton

Moderate

5.0

(6)

31

riders

Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Tynemouth Castle and Priory loop from West Monkseaton

03:57

68.5km

400m

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

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 28.4 km for 59 m

After 59.8 km for 101 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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21.3 km

Ouseburn

Lake

2

23.1 km

Tyneside Bridges

Highlight • Monument

Tyneside, birthplace of great engineers and metal men, George/Robert Stephenson, Lord Armstrong.....and Dave Yates

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3

28.5 km

Scotswood Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Opened in 1967

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4

41.5 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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5

53.5 km

Finally open to the public again after six years of refurbishment this is a quicker and free option to get to the other side of the tyne from Shields to …

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6

59.9 km

great views and great for a photo

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7

61.5 km

Tynemouth Castle and Priory

Highlight • Castle

Dating back 2,000 years, Tynemouth Castle was once one of the largest fortified areas in England. Perched atop a hillside overlooking the North Sea and River Tyne, the castle has …

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8

63.4 km

Cullercoats Church

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a big church overlooking the sea front. There are car parks on the sides of the main roads beside the church. The building is prominent and can not be missed

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9

66.1 km

Spanish City

Highlight • Structure

good food and drinks here

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B

68.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.2 km

6.73 km

4.32 km

3.63 km

828 m

792 m

Surfaces

43.7 km

20.3 km

2.24 km

1.20 km

807 m

263 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Monday 5 October

14°C

9°C

62 %

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