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North East England

Waggonway Tracks – A19 Underpass loop from North Shields

North East England

Waggonway Tracks – A19 Underpass loop from North Shields

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10

riders

Waggonway Tracks – A19 Underpass loop from North Shields

01:17

21.9km

100m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.3 km for 301 m

After 19.5 km for 73 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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4.46 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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10.5 km

Waggonway Tracks

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The Waggonway Tracks are brilliant to ride on. These are old railways lines that are disused. They are flat and have compact surfaces. Walkers with dogs commonly use them, there are many miles of Waggonway Tracks

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3

10.6 km

Grassy and Stony Bridleway

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Run parallel to the gravel track. Mix of stony, grassy and a bit of gravel surfaces. Bit more interesting than the gravel track and also connects direct to the Killingworth/Camperdown waggonway, so no need to ride on the road

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4

14.8 km

Rising Sun Country Park Bird Hide

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Lovely place to stop and watch the birds and the ducks

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5

17.2 km

Stalbridge Tunnel (Battle Hill to Silverlink)

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take care crossing the road at both ends.

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6

17.2 km

A19 Underpass

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Tunnel under A19 from Silverlink towards Rising Sun turn off, keep going and you'll end up at South Gosforth on traffic free trails.

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7

17.9 km

Junction of Rising Sun Country Park and Coxlodge Waggonway

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watch out for the sharp turn onto gravel

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21.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.57 km

4.46 km

4.14 km

3.21 km

2.56 km

886 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

5.47 km

2.28 km

1.85 km

915 m

290 m

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Tuesday 12 May

11°C

4°C

56 %

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