Angel of the North – Tyne Bridge loop from Birtley

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Angel of the North – Tyne Bridge loop from Birtley

Moderate

5.0

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Angel of the North – Tyne Bridge loop from Birtley

02:25

37.0km

330m

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 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.43 km for 155 m

After 27.8 km for 80 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.27 km

Angel of the North

Highlight • Monument

It's metal and it's rusty. The car park is free and it's a good point to start a ride or a hike or to simply look at The Angel.

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9.50 km

Backyard Bike Shop Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Backyard Bike Shop is much more than just a bike shop and workshop, it is also a café for delicious food and drinks. You can park your bicycle outside the …

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9.92 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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10.1 km

Remains of the Old Tyne Bridge Arches

Highlight • Monument

The original Tyne Bridge in Newcastle was a medieval stone arch bridge built around 1250, similar to the old London Bridge, with houses and shops built onto the bridge itself. …

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20.6 km

Montagu View Pit Disaster Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Sculpture "Yesterday, Today, Forever"
This 2012 sculpture by Xceptional Designs brings the memory of the Montagu View Pit disaster back to the heart of the community. Life-size steel figures depict …

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21.0 km

Scotswood Road Footbridge

Highlight • Structure

Footpath and cycle path over Scotswood road

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25.3 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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27.2 km