Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Derwent Walk loop from Meadow Well

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Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Derwent Walk loop from Meadow Well

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Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Derwent Walk loop from Meadow Well

04:38

72.6km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 21 m for 12 m

After 72.7 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.42 km

Willington Dene Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

The Willington Dene Viaduct is a historic railway viaduct in Wallsend. It was built between 1837 and 1839. Originally, it consisted of seven wooden arches, constructed using the Wiebeking system of laminated timber—an innovative technique at the time. In 1869, these were replaced by wrought iron arches, retaining the original design. The viaduct is 319 metres long and 25 metres high, and spans the valley of the Wallsend Burn with seven segmental arches. It has been a Grade II listed building since 1986 and is still used by the Tyne and Wear Metro.

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8.60 km

Hadrian's Cycleway on Old Railway Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This part (as many others) of the Hadrians Cycleway runs on an old railway track - some parts are rather bumpy, though

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12.5 km

Ouseburn

Lake

13.4 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 pedestrians so be careful when it's busy. It's a lovely place to enjoy the sunset over the city, with the colours reflecting on the river.

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14.4 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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26.9 km

Rowlands Gill Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Great views from the viaduct.

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29.0 km

Lintzford Disused Railway Station

Highlight • Structure

This old train station is a nice nod to the past, when trains drove here instead of cyclists.

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30.8 km

Make-me-Rich Plantation

Forest

36.4 km

Whinnyhouse Plantation

Forest

48.5 km

Derwent Walk

Highlight • Cycleway

Derwent Walk follows the route of the Derwent Valley Railway that carried industrial materials across the region. Since its closure, the area has been reclaimed by wildlife and become a haven for cyclists and hikers.

The traffic-free route runs through riverside wetlands, wild meadows, and Derwenthaugh Park.

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56.5 km

Saltmarsh Garden

Nature Reserve

66.6 km

Roman Baths Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

This cycle path runs along the geological site of the Roman Baths as well as its reconstruction.

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72.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.4 km

24.4 km

1.58 km

1.26 km

577 m

526 m

Surfaces

44.1 km

18.7 km

5.39 km

2.64 km

1.44 km

402 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 5 October

16°C

9°C

37 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

July 31, 2023,Newcastle - Consett (C2C) - T02

First cycling day in England. Cycled inland from the boat. Beautiful route, unfortunately a lot of rain. Camping / pitching a tent in the rain? Fortunately came across a small inn / old mill with a simple room available. Great alternative after a wet cycling day.

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