Wylam Bridge – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from Prudhoe

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Wylam Bridge – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from Prudhoe

Moderate

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Wylam Bridge – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from Prudhoe

03:38

59.1km

310m

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: August 13, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 37.5 km for 444 m

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

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.41 km

Tyne Riverside Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice and relatively quiet path.

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3.43 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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4.41 km

Wylam Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Use the path as it busy bridge

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14.0 km

View of the River Tyne from Scotswood Bridge

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View from Scotswood bridge

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37.3 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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37.8 km

Tyne Bridge

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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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39.2 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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54.1 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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59.1 km

End point

Train Station

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