Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Tanfield Railway loop from Heworth

Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Tanfield Railway loop from Heworth

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Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Tanfield Railway loop from Heworth

02:38

40.1km

430m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.2 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.33 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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5.33 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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7.53 km

Saltmarsh Garden

Nature Reserve

13.1 km

Derwenthaugh Fish Pass

Highlight • Natural

Nice spot to catch a moment.

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14.8 km

Derwenthaugh Country Park Pond

Highlight • Lake

Really nice surface for cycling but beware and be considerate to the many walkers

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15.1 km

Tunnel Under the Derwent Walk

Highlight • Bridge

Bridleway underneath the Derwent Walk

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16.3 km

Gladeley Hill

Forest

19.1 km

Tanfield Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Great rolling track, carry your speed and enjoy the ramps

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19.9 km

Tanfield Railway

Highlight • Monument

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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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31.1 km

Bowes Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The cycleway is protected by gates like this along the whole path. Usually in correspondence of road crossings or when passing through private land with right of passage.

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