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The best road cycling routes around Gateshead

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes around Gateshead to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: November 6, 2025

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1. Hagg Bank Bridge – George Stephenson's Birthplace loop from Dunston

42.7km

02:31

160m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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4.6

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2. Hexham Abbey – View of Hagg Bank Bridge loop from Blaydon

60.9km

02:57

460m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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166

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3. Newcastle Castle – Blacksmith's Needle loop from Gateshead

30.1km

01:46

270m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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166

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4. Tesco Annfield Plain – Beamish Shorthorns Sculptures loop from MetroCentre

50.9km

02:46

480m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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385

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5. Tynemouth Priory and Castle – King Edward's Bay loop from MetroCentre

47.1km

02:27

330m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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140

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6. Stamfordham Village Green – Photo Spot at Large Rocks loop from Wylam

46.7km

02:04

380m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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136

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7. Blacksmith's Needle – Metal Animal Sculptures loop from Lobley Hill

21.9km

01:14

110m

Intermediate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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8. View Towards Rookhope – Rookhope Old Mine Headframe loop from Wylam

97.9km

04:36

1,140m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9. Beamish Shorthorns Sculptures – Tesco Annfield Plain loop from North Side

42.2km

02:18

350m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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10. Hagg Bank Bridge – George Stephenson's Birthplace loop from Blaydon

25.4km

01:35

120m

Intermediate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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The best road cycling routes around Gateshead

1. Hagg Bank Bridge – George Stephenson's Birthplace loop from Dunston

2. Hexham Abbey – View of Hagg Bank Bridge loop from Blaydon

3. Newcastle Castle – Blacksmith's Needle loop from Gateshead

4. Tesco Annfield Plain – Beamish Shorthorns Sculptures loop from MetroCentre

5. Tynemouth Priory and Castle – King Edward's Bay loop from MetroCentre

6. Stamfordham Village Green – Photo Spot at Large Rocks loop from Wylam

7. Blacksmith's Needle – Metal Animal Sculptures loop from Lobley Hill

8. View Towards Rookhope – Rookhope Old Mine Headframe loop from Wylam

9. Beamish Shorthorns Sculptures – Tesco Annfield Plain loop from North Side

10. Hagg Bank Bridge – George Stephenson's Birthplace loop from Blaydon

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