Blacksmiths' Needle – Angel of the North loop from Chester-le-Street
Blacksmiths' Needle – Angel of the North loop from Chester-le-Street
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Blacksmiths' Needle – Angel of the North loop from Chester-le-Street
03:20
61.5km
750m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 18, 2026
Tips
Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route
After 8.82 km for 71 m
After 40.3 km for 155 m
After 50.3 km for 61 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
8.85 km
Lamesley Pastures Nature Reserve
Nature Reserve
20.7 km
Folly Wood
Forest
31.6 km
Gladeley Hill
Forest
39.8 km
Metal Animal Sculptures
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
40.3 km
Backyard Bike Shop Café
Highlight • Rest Area
Translated by Google •
Tip by
41.1 km
Gateshead Millennium Bridge and Sage Gateshead
Highlight • Bridge
Tip by
41.4 km
Blacksmiths' Needle
Highlight • Structure
Translated by Google •
Tip by
41.6 km
Seesaws on Newcastle Quayside
Highlight • Structure
Tip by
43.2 km
Captain Sir Tom Moore Mural
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
51.7 km
The Smithy / Rose Cottage Site
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
54.1 km
Angel of the North
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
61.5 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
38.1 km
16.9 km
3.21 km
2.33 km
895 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
52.0 km
6.83 km
1.42 km
852 m
335 m
108 m
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