Tyne Bridge – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from Sacriston

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Tyne Bridge – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from Sacriston

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Tyne Bridge – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from Sacriston

03:41

58.2km

540m

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 13, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 18.2 km for 444 m

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

After 19.1 km for 106 m

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

Waypoints

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11.9 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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18.4 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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18.9 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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23.4 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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28.4 km

View of the River Tyne from Scotswood Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

View from Scotswood bridge

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29.2 km

Keelman's Way Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

On either end of the bridge you can access either access the cycle paths along the River Derwent or the river-side route (Keelman's Way) to Gateshead. Some of the paths …

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29.3 km

View of the River Tyne

Highlight • Viewpoint

Up towards Scotswood bridge

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39.9 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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