Finally open to the public again after six years of refurbishment this is a quicker and free option to get to the other side of the tyne from Shields to Shields. It's also lots of fun to ride through... The opening times are 6am to 8pm every day.

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July 31, 2025

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The Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnel is a unique piece of infrastructure that has run beneath the River Tyne between Howdon and Jarrow in Tyne & Wear, England, since 1951. …

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July 31, 2025

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The Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnel is not only an engineering marvel but also an aesthetic gem from the 1950s. One of its most striking Art Deco elements is the …

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Distance 317 m

Uphill 10 m

Downhill 0 m

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Tuesday 31 March

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35 %

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