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1. Wylam Bridge – Roman Baths Cycle Path loop from Brockley Whins

64.8km

04:06

310m

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

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2. Wylam Bridge – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from Tynemouth

100km

06:07

540m

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

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

21.5km

01:24

120m

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

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Dan Hobson

July 4, 2020

Newcastle Castle is a medieval fortress that gave the city its name. Whilst a fortification has existed on the site since Roman Times, in 1080 the son of William the Conqueror, Robert Curthose, built the first castle here out of timber. This was replaced about a century later with a stone castle on the orders of King Henry II. These days, you will find the castle an interesting place to visit and the views from the top are sublime. The castle is Grade I-listed.

Entry costs £8.50 for adults, £5 for children (under 5s are free), £24 for families, and £7.50 for seniors, students, concessions, and people with a disability (plus one carer). For more information, visit: newcastlecastle.co.uk.

Amy

April 22, 2020

Newcastle's castle dates as far back as the Roman times when a fort and settlement would have stood on the site. Over the centuries, the castle witnessed many uprisings and gruesome battles. Various monarchs and rulers made their own adjustments to the fortifications.

From the 16th to 18th century, the Castle was used as a prison until the mid 19th century, when it was partly demolished to make way for the railway. Because of this, today you can only visit the keep and the Black Gate.

steve

December 1, 2021

Well wort a visit, plenty to see all around here

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Location: North East England, England, United Kingdom

Newcastle Castle

1. Wylam Bridge – Roman Baths Cycle Path loop from Brockley Whins

2. Wylam Bridge – Gateshead Millennium Bridge loop from Tynemouth

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

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