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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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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View of the Blue Bridges Over the River Tyne

Highlight • River

Lots of photo opportunities along the Tyne, you can even see the Angel of the North at one point, see my other highlights or find the spot yourself 😉

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Keelman's Way Bridge

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On either end of the bridge you can access either access the cycle paths along the River Derwent or the river-side route (Keelman's Way) to Gateshead. Some of the paths …

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This shared cycle and walking route alongside the River Tyne is known as Keelmans Way, and makes up part of Sustrans Route 141.

It can be narrow in places, so take care, especially near the water's edge!

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Blaydon Races Sculpture on Keelman's Way

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Great place to spot waders looking for food in the Tyne mud flats, sometimes a pair of swans can also be seen

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River Tyne Bend

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice paved section of the cycle path along the river Tyne

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31.7 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.3 km

3.69 km

1.30 km

1.28 km

116 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.2 km

4.05 km

3.77 km

3.24 km

272 m

166 m

Elevation

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Wylam Bridge

George Stephenson's Birthplace

View of Newcastle's bridges over the River Tyne

View of the Blue Bridges Over the River Tyne

Keelman's Way Bridge

Keelmans Way

Blaydon Races Sculpture on Keelman's Way

River Tyne Bend

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