Cycling around Gateshead is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of North East England. So you can find your perfect Gateshead bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 7, 2025

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1. Keelman's Way – Wylam Bridge loop from MetroCentre

57.3km

03:32

320m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Keelman's Way Bridge – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from Whickham

20.6km

01:19

90m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Derwenthaugh Fish Pass – Derwent Walk loop from Winlaton

51.1km

03:32

520m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Keelman's Way Bridge – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from Dunston

29.9km

01:54

100m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Keelman's Way Bridge loop from Felling

23.7km

01:30

110m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Wylam Bridge – Hagg Bank Bridge loop from Stella

22.7km

01:24

90m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Derwent Walk – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from Blaydon

81.8km

05:17

620m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Roman Baths Cycle Path – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from Heworth

24.5km

01:34

140m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. River Browney – Angel of the North loop from Heworth

50.2km

03:18

510m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Keelman's Way Bridge – George Stephenson's Birthplace loop from MetroCentre

66.6km

04:02

450m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes around Gateshead

1. Keelman's Way – Wylam Bridge loop from MetroCentre

2. Keelman's Way Bridge – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from Whickham

3. Derwenthaugh Fish Pass – Derwent Walk loop from Winlaton

4. Keelman's Way Bridge – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from Dunston

5. Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Keelman's Way Bridge loop from Felling

6. Wylam Bridge – Hagg Bank Bridge loop from Stella

7. Derwent Walk – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from Blaydon

8. Roman Baths Cycle Path – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from Heworth

9. River Browney – Angel of the North loop from Heworth

10. Keelman's Way Bridge – George Stephenson's Birthplace loop from MetroCentre

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