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The best MTB trails around Gateshead

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Mountain biking around Gateshead is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of North East England. To help you experience the best the region has to …

Last updated: November 1, 2025

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1. Chopwell Wood – Red Route, Chopwell Woods loop from Highfield

13.2km

01:20

260m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Felling Bypass Path – Pedestrian Bridge Over the A1 loop from Dunston

38.4km

02:53

410m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Start of Derwent Walk – Old Railway Station and Bridge loop from MetroCentre

45.4km

02:53

370m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Graffiti Bridge Underpass – Metal Cow Sculptures loop from Gateshead Stadium

38.2km

02:36

410m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. View of the Column of Liberty – Start of Derwent Walk loop from Rowlands Gill

30.9km

01:52

150m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Blaydon Races Sculpture – Wylam Railway Bridge loop from Blaydon

25.5km

01:31

100m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Blaydon Races Sculpture – George Stephenson's Birthplace loop from Pelaw

47.1km

02:37

180m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Red Route, Chopwell Woods – Chopwell Wood loop from Highfield

8.03km

00:53

180m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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9. Blaydon Races Sculpture – George Stephenson's Birthplace loop from Blaydon

18.8km

01:11

80m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. George Stephenson's Birthplace – Battle of Newburn Monument loop from Wylam

10.9km

00:36

30m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails around Gateshead

1. Chopwell Wood – Red Route, Chopwell Woods loop from Highfield

2. Felling Bypass Path – Pedestrian Bridge Over the A1 loop from Dunston

3. Start of Derwent Walk – Old Railway Station and Bridge loop from MetroCentre

4. Graffiti Bridge Underpass – Metal Cow Sculptures loop from Gateshead Stadium

5. View of the Column of Liberty – Start of Derwent Walk loop from Rowlands Gill

6. Blaydon Races Sculpture – Wylam Railway Bridge loop from Blaydon

7. Blaydon Races Sculpture – George Stephenson's Birthplace loop from Pelaw

8. Red Route, Chopwell Woods – Chopwell Wood loop from Highfield

9. Blaydon Races Sculpture – George Stephenson's Birthplace loop from Blaydon

10. George Stephenson's Birthplace – Battle of Newburn Monument loop from Wylam

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