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Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Royal Quays Marina loop from Horden

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Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Royal Quays Marina loop from Horden

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Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Royal Quays Marina loop from Horden

07:46

131km

990m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 47.9 km for 111 m

After 90.2 km for 87 m

After 116 km for 162 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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34.8 km

Metal Cow Sculptures

Highlight • Monument

There are four metal cow statues, these have been made from old JCB type diggers and old metal from scrap machinery, the tails are heavy thick chain, the necks are from the JCB bucket arms. It is clever how they have been made. It is worth stopping and appreciating these statues

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37.6 km

Animal Carvings in Tree Stump

Highlight • Natural

There are several animals carved into the tree, a hedgehog, rabbit amongst them. Someone must have dedicated many hours into carving these features into the tree

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56.4 km

Byerside Wood

Forest

57.4 km

Make-me-Rich Plantation

Forest

59.3 km

Old Railway Station and Bridge

Highlight • Structure

One of the former stations along this former track. A nice nod to the past when trains still ran here instead of walkers and cyclists.

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66.1 km

Derwent Walk

Highlight • Trail

The Derwent Walk is an old railway line that is not there anymore. The are several miles of long straight, flat surface to ride on. Popular with walkers, dogs and cyclists. It is quite wide and easy to pass people without any fuss

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66.9 km

Start of Derwent Walk

Highlight • Trail

Turn left through the gate onto the old railway

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76.0 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 pedestrians so be careful when it's busy. It's a lovely place to enjoy the sunset over the city, with the colours reflecting on the river.

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77.0 km

Ouseburn

Lake

90.2 km

Royal Quays Marina

Highlight • Cycleway

Situated at the mouth of the River Tyne near Newcastle, North Shields Harbour is a historic fishing and trading town with roots dating back to the 13th century, best known today as the arrival point for the ferry between IJmuiden and Newcastle. Once reliant on fishing, salt mining and coal exports, the atmospheric Fish Quay, with its maritime heritage and authentic cafés, is now the vibrant heart of this seaside town.

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99.6 km

View of Souter Lighthouse and the Old Lime Kilns

Highlight • Monument

Good track down and round Souter

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116 km

Beach

131 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

73.8 km

24.9 km

16.6 km

5.48 km

4.97 km

4.00 km

770 m

206 m

Surfaces

80.5 km

26.5 km

14.9 km

6.23 km

2.02 km

257 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Royal Quays Marina loop from Horden

Metal Cow Sculptures

Animal Carvings in Tree Stump

Old Railway Station and Bridge

Derwent Walk

Start of Derwent Walk

Gateshead Millennium Bridge

Royal Quays Marina

View of Souter Lighthouse and the Old Lime Kilns

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