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Wylam Railway Bridge – George Stephenson's Birthplace loop from Wylam

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Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
North East England
Wylam

Wylam Railway Bridge – George Stephenson's Birthplace loop from Wylam

Moderate

3.0

(1)

7

riders

Wylam Railway Bridge – George Stephenson's Birthplace loop from Wylam

02:34

37.5km

310m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 1.30 km for 6 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

19 m

Wylam Bridge Over the River Tyne

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Beautiful but narrow bridge. Just keep cycling if you don't want to get into trouble with cars.

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2

459 m

Stone Archway Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

There are several different cycle routes in this trail, this one appears to be an old railway line. It has a flast, fast surface. Walkers commonly use these cycle routes also

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3

1.03 km

Wylam Railway Bridge

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River Tynes own minature Sydney Harbour Bridge

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4

1.63 km

Wylam Main Road Parking

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Easy enough to park in the parking bays on the main through road in Wylam. Best to keep an eye on the car door when open as regular traffic does need to get past

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5.62 km

Hassockbog Plantation

Forest

6

12.1 km

Bridleway Past Eachwick

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Wide gravel track between the farm and the Reivers route gravel. Grassy/earthy singletrack for the rest of it

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19.7 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

8

27.2 km

Flooded Country Lane

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Still cold but lovely track in the early morning spring sunshine! Used Dewley underpass but, OS map indicates a potential.

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9

36.5 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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37.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

9.44 km

5.81 km

5.77 km

1.57 km

178 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

11.5 km

10.7 km

1.07 km

981 m

568 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Monday 5 October

14°C

9°C

34 %

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