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Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Tynemouth Castle and Priory loop from West Monkseaton

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Mountain biking trails

United Kingdom

England

North East England

Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Tynemouth Castle and Priory loop from West Monkseaton

Moderate

5.0

(5)

riders

Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Tynemouth Castle and Priory loop from West Monkseaton

03:58

68.6km

400m

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: May 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 57.5 km for 87 m

After 59.9 km for 101 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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21.3 km

Ouseburn

Lake

23.1 km

Tyneside Bridges

Highlight • Monument

Tyneside, birthplace of great engineers and metal men, George/Robert Stephenson, Lord Armstrong.....and Dave Yates

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41.4 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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53.4 km

Tyne Pedestrian and Cycle Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Cycle or walk under the River Tyne

Discover the newly-restored Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels between Howdon and Jarrow. Travel back in time to the 1950s when the Tunnels first opened, …

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57.5 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 …

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60.0 km

Fiddler's Green Fishermen's Memorial Statue

Highlight • Monument

great views and great for a photo

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61.6 km

Tynemouth Castle and Priory

Highlight • Castle

Dating back 2,000 years, Tynemouth Castle was once one of the largest fortified areas in England. Perched atop a hillside overlooking the North Sea and River Tyne, the castle has …

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63.5 km

Cullercoats Church

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a big church overlooking the sea front. There are car parks on the sides of the main roads beside the church. The building is prominent and can not be missed

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66.2 km

Spanish City

Highlight • Structure

good food and drinks here

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68.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.7 km

6.73 km

4.32 km

3.34 km

843 m

687 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.6 km

20.6 km

2.24 km

1.16 km

807 m

263 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

20°C

9°C

0 %

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Tyneside Bridges

Gateshead Millennium Bridge

Tyne Pedestrian and Cycle Tunnel

Royal Quays Marina

Fiddler's Green Fishermen's Memorial Statue

Tynemouth Castle and Priory

Cullercoats Church

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