Opened in 1951, it is Britain's first purpose-built cycling tunnel. In fact there are two parallel tunnels respectively for pedestrians and cyclists, running under the River Tyne between Howdon and Jarrow. The tunnels are Grade II listed, they reopended in August 2019 after years of delayed refurbishment.

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January 11, 2024

Hiking

Fast and free way to get to the other side as a pedestrian or cyclist. But be careful, there are two separate tunnel tubes so that pedestrians and cyclists don't get in each other's way. Opening times are daily from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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Carl Richards

November 7, 2020

Road cycling

Might be a good idea to check opening times if you plan to cross as it has been shut sometimes when I wanted to go.

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2. Roman Baths at Wallsend – St. Peter's Basin Marina loop from North Shields

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3. Longsands Beach – View of St Mary's Lighthouse loop from Howdon

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Location: North East England, England, United Kingdom

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Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnel

1. Sunderland and South Shields loop from Newcastle

2. Roman Baths at Wallsend – St. Peter's Basin Marina loop from North Shields

3. Longsands Beach – View of St Mary's Lighthouse loop from Howdon

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