Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Tyne Bridge loop from Fellgate

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Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Tyne Bridge loop from Fellgate

Moderate

4.6

(63)

449

riders

Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Tyne Bridge loop from Fellgate

03:53

63.2km

310m

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: August 22, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 9.87 km for 444 m

Dismount required: • Sunday: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM (otherwise open)

After 47.4 km for 444 m

Dismount required: • Sunday: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.66 km

Gateshead Millennium Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Opened in 2001 to commemorate the new millennium, Gateshead Millennium Bridge is one of the iconic bridges spanning the River Tyne in Newcastle. The bridge is open for cyclists and …

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10.2 km

Tyne Bridge

Highlight • Monument

The Tyne Bridge is a defining symbol of Newcastle and an iconic landmark on the city landscape. The bridge was designed by the engineering firm Mott, Hay and Anderson, who …

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25.4 km

George Stephenson's Birthplace

Highlight • Monument

George Stephenson's birthplace is a simple stone worker's cottage on the north bank of the River Tyne in Wylam, built circa 1760 to house mining families, and where the future …

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26.4 km

Wylam Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Use the path as it busy bridge

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27.4 km

Hagg Bank Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Hagg Bank Bridge, also known as the Points Bridge or Half-Moon Bridge, is a Grade II* listed pedestrian bridge spanning the River Tyne at Wylam. It was originally built …

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28.8 km

Tyne Riverside Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice and relatively quiet path.

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46.1 km

View of Newcastle's bridges over the River Tyne

Highlight • Historical Site

Newcastle upon Tyne is known for its impressive series of bridges that span the River Tyne, connecting the city to Gateshead. Within a distance of just 1.5 kilometers, you'll find …

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48.8 km

Ouseburn

Lake

57.0 km

Willington Dene Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

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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61.4 km