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The best running trails around Gateshead

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Running around Gateshead is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Gateshead—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: November 9, 2025

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1. Gibside Estate loop

8.51km

01:05

190m

180m

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

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2. Tyne Bridge loop from Ochre Yards

6.00km

00:39

50m

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

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3. Newcastle Quayside – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from Dunston

15.7km

01:38

70m

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

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4. Shingles – Shingle Beach loop from Wylam

10.8km

01:06

30m

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

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5. Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Tyne Bridge loop from Blaydon

20.9km

02:11

110m

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

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6. Chopwell Wood loop from High Spen

14.7km

01:47

280m

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

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7. View from Ovingham Bridge loop from Wylam

10.6km

01:12

70m

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

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8. Tyne Bridge – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from Dunston Hill

26.9km

02:52

210m

220m

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

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9. Gibside Estate loop from Dunston

27.3km

02:53

280m

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

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10. Running loop from Chopwell

7.43km

00:54

120m

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

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The best running trails around Gateshead

1. Gibside Estate loop

2. Tyne Bridge loop from Ochre Yards

3. Newcastle Quayside – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from Dunston

4. Shingles – Shingle Beach loop from Wylam

5. Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Tyne Bridge loop from Blaydon

6. Chopwell Wood loop from High Spen

7. View from Ovingham Bridge loop from Wylam

8. Tyne Bridge – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from Dunston Hill

9. Gibside Estate loop from Dunston

10. Running loop from Chopwell

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