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Willington Dene Viaduct – Backworth Gravel Path loop from Wallsend

Willington Dene Viaduct – Backworth Gravel Path loop from Wallsend

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Willington Dene Viaduct – Backworth Gravel Path loop from Wallsend

02:42

45.3km

290m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 47 m for 18 m

After 45.3 km for 18 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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999 m

Hadrian's Cycleway Archway

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The end of the wall is in Wallsend. The end of the HCW is at the Arbeia Roman Fort in South Shields, at the mouth of the River Tyne. So …

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1.98 km

Willington Dene Viaduct

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The Willington Dene Viaduct is a historic railway viaduct in Wallsend. It was built between 1837 and 1839. Originally, it consisted of seven wooden arches, constructed using the Wiebeking system …

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17.2 km

Forest Path South of Seghill

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The first part of this segment is a narrow path between nettles (during the Summer). The second part is a nice gravel road under the trees.

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21.1 km

Rural Cycleway

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This location has a stretch of off road cycleways that are shared pathways also. Dog walkers & cyclists are commonly seen along here

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22.6 km

Lake at Burradon Country Park

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Great open space with some good views

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27.5 km

Backworth Seghill Track

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Backworth Seghill track surfaces range from asphalt to gravel to hardpack/mud

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28.3 km

Backworth Gravel Path

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Watch out for debris.
I got a massive puncture along here when it was freshly cut by the council

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36.1 km

Waggonway Section – National Cycle Network Route 10

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The Waggonways in North Shields are part of a historic network of former coal railways dating back to the 19th century, originally built to transport coal from local mines to …

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45.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

13.7 km

7.08 km

6.29 km

771 m

337 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.5 km

18.9 km

3.58 km

2.31 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 24 July

20°C

14°C

35 %

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Max wind speed: 32.0 km/h

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Willington Dene Viaduct – Backworth Gravel Path loop from Wallsend

Hadrian's Cycleway Archway

Willington Dene Viaduct

Forest Path South of Seghill

Rural Cycleway

Lake at Burradon Country Park

Backworth Seghill Track

Backworth Gravel Path

Waggonway Section – National Cycle Network Route 10

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