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North East England

Tanfield Railway Path – Tanfield Railway loop from Gateshead Stadium

North East England

Tanfield Railway Path – Tanfield Railway loop from Gateshead Stadium

Moderate

5.0

(2)

17

riders

Tanfield Railway Path – Tanfield Railway loop from Gateshead Stadium

01:57

26.7km

370m

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.75 km for 147 m

After 20.9 km for 335 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

4.32 km

Dunston Staiths

Highlight • Monument

Shipping container with graffiti art next to the Staiths

Tip by

2

7.82 km

Waterfall in Watergate Forest Park

Highlight • Lake

A little waterfall in the Watergate Forest Park

Tip by

3

7.89 km

Leaf-Shaped Drinking Fountains

Highlight • Structure

This area has loads of different trails leading off in all directions. There is a nice lake with ducks and swans swimming. Also some decorative features

Tip by

4

10.6 km

Tanfield Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Great rolling track, carry your speed and enjoy the ramps

Tip by

5

11.5 km

Tanfield Railway

Highlight • Monument

tanfield-railway.co.uk
Good day out to see the worlds oldest railway. you can cycle on the old Bowes and Tanfield track from here or easy ride from Newcastle, check the surface and gradient on Komoot

Tip by

6

12.1 km

Muddy Path Through Woodland

Highlight • Forest

Most of the tracks had puddles on them on this day, but many sections are dedicated cycle routes. The surfaces are compact and you get decent traction

Tip by

7

14.4 km

Carved Stone Monolith

Highlight • Monument

This sculpture sticks out as it is located on a track where not much else is, somewhat unexpected to see this. On one side of the rock there is decoration carved into the stone

Tip by

8

14.7 km

Metal Panels on Bowes Railway Path

Highlight • Structure

Easily passed as these are now hidden by new tree growth or you can now cycle through it

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B

26.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.04 km

6.83 km

6.77 km

3.24 km

825 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.4 km

7.92 km

2.67 km

628 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

13°C

6°C

41 %

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