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North East England

Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Tyne Bridge loop from Stanley

Bike touring routes & trails

North East England

Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Tyne Bridge loop from Stanley

Moderate

15

riders

Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Tyne Bridge loop from Stanley

02:21

30.9km

350m

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: May 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.4 km for 193 m

After 20.6 km for 51 m

After 22.2 km for 147 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.13 km

Tanfield Railway

Highlight • Monument

tanfield-railway.co.uk
Good day out to see the worlds oldest railway. you can cycle on the old Bowes and Tanfield track from here or easy ride from Newcastle, check the surface and gradient on Komoot

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12.0 km

Saltmarsh Garden

Nature Reserve

3

14.1 km

View of the Blue Bridges Over the River Tyne

Highlight • River

Lots of photo opportunities along the Tyne, you can even see the Angel of the North at one point, see my other highlights or find the spot yourself 😉

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4

15.1 km

BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art

Highlight • Viewpoint

great spot to view art or to have food and drinks. free to enter

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5

15.3 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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6

15.8 km

Tyne Bridge

Highlight • Monument

The Tyne Bridge is a defining symbol of Newcastle and an iconic landmark on the city landscape. The bridge was designed by the engineering firm Mott, Hay and Anderson, who …

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7

16.0 km

Remains of the Old Tyne Bridge Arches

Highlight • Monument

The original Tyne Bridge in Newcastle was a medieval stone arch bridge built around 1250, similar to the old London Bridge, with houses and shops built onto the bridge itself. …

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8

22.2 km

Waterfall in Watergate Forest Park

Highlight • Lake

A little waterfall in the Watergate Forest Park

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9

25.1 km

Tanfield Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Great rolling track, carry your speed and enjoy the ramps

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B

30.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.97 km

8.92 km

7.11 km

2.82 km

1.99 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.2 km

9.68 km

2.98 km

752 m

203 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (220 m)

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