Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Tyne Bridge loop from Birtley

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Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Tyne Bridge loop from Birtley

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Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Tyne Bridge loop from Birtley

01:52

17.7km

170m

Running

Hard run. 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: September 24, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 9.42 km for 87 m

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8.18 km

Newcastle Quayside

Highlight • Settlement

Riverside

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8.56 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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8.85 km

Gateshead Millennium Bridge and Sage Gateshead

Highlight • Bridge

Plenty of flat cycleways to take in the views of the Sage and bridges on Tyne

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8.90 km

View of The Glasshouse International Centre for Music

Highlight • Viewpoint

great venue for music and concerts, looks brilliant when the sun goes down

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9.11 km

Blaydon Race Start Line

Highlight • Rest Area

9.20 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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9.62 km

Backyard Bike Shop Café

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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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