View of Royal Quays Marina – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from Tynemouth

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View of Royal Quays Marina – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from Tynemouth

Moderate

4.5

(140)

712

riders

View of Royal Quays Marina – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from Tynemouth

02:16

36.6km

280m

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 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 22 m for 77 m

After 36.5 km for 77 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.89 km

View of Royal Quays Marina

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Royal Quays Marina is an award-winning marina with 400 fully equipped berths and a shipyard with a 40-ton crane. Built around the historic Albert Edward Dock, Royal Quays is known …

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12.9 km

View of the River Tyne

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Great view across the River Tyne

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16.4 km

South Tyne Riverside Trail

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Track along the South side of the Tyne

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19.3 km

Gateshead Millennium Bridge

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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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20.3 km

Ouseburn

Lake

22.1 km

Hadrian's Cycleway on Old Railway Track

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This part (as many others) of the Hadrians Cycleway runs on an old railway track - some parts are rather bumpy, though

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26.3 km

Roman Baths Cycle Path

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This cycle path runs along the geological site of the Roman Baths as well as its reconstruction.

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27.5 km

Hadrian's Cycleway Archway

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The end of the wall is in Wallsend. The end of the HCW is at the Arbeia Roman Fort in South Shields, at the mouth of the River Tyne. So …

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28.5 km

Willington Dene Viaduct

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The Willington Dene Viaduct is a historic railway viaduct in Wallsend. It was built between 1837 and 1839. Originally, it consisted of seven wooden arches, constructed using the Wiebeking system …

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36.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.8 km

7.33 km

2.39 km

674 m

320 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.4 km

10.6 km

1.64 km

979 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 4 October

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Comments

February 27, 2025,1st ride of the year. feeling blessed ☺️

"First ride of the year, and it felt amazing! The daffodils are sprouting, the fresh air is energizing, and that sense of spring is in the air. A perfect day to move, reflect, and grow—both physically and mentally. Stopped for a moment of inspiration with As a Man Thinketh—a reminder that our thoughts shape our reality. Here's to brighter days, …

April 6, 2022,ferry terminal to station

Notice that I start in the North Sea. Do not try this yourself. (It's just Komoot being very very silly).
Back to England from the Netherlands, and back to inadequate signing, erratic bike lanes, awful surfaces, no bike lanes at all, bike lanes that suddenly vanish, and on this route, plenty of dog poo and litter. Ho hum.