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Angel of the North – Newcastle Castle loop from Washington

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Angel of the North – Newcastle Castle loop from Washington

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Angel of the North – Newcastle Castle loop from Washington

01:50

29.2km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: April 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.6 km for 123 m

After 18.4 km for 155 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.92 km

Angel of the North

Highlight • Monument

It's metal and it's rusty. The car park is free and it's a good point to start a ride or a hike or to simply look at The Angel.

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15.6 km

Laing Art Gallery

Highlight • Monument

Newcastle art gallery

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16.4 km

St Nicholas' Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne

Highlight • Religious Site

Impressive!!

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16.6 km

Dog Leap Stairs

Highlight • Structure

Dog Leap Stairs, leads to Black Gate, go on I dare you to run up them, se how fit you are

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16.9 km

Newcastle Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

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 …

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17.2 km

High Level Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The bridges on Newcastle Quayside form an iconic ensemble spanning the River Tyne, where history and modern architecture intersect. The Tyne Bridge, with its distinctive arch dating from 1928, is …

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18.1 km

Remains of the Old Tyne Bridge Arches

Highlight • Monument

The original Tyne Bridge in Newcastle was a medieval stone arch bridge built around 1250, similar to the old London Bridge, with houses and shops built onto the bridge itself. …

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18.5 km

Backyard Bike Shop Café

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Backyard Bike Shop is much more than just a bike shop and workshop, it is also a café for delicious food and drinks. You can park your bicycle outside the …

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29.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.1 km

3.59 km

2.87 km

1.69 km

598 m

294 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.3 km

4.92 km

675 m

294 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 25 May

21°C

12°C

14 %

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Angel of the North – Newcastle Castle loop from Washington

Angel of the North

Laing Art Gallery

St Nicholas' Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne

Dog Leap Stairs

Newcastle Castle

High Level Bridge

Remains of the Old Tyne Bridge Arches

Backyard Bike Shop Café

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