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North East England

River Tyne loop from Newcastle

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United Kingdom
England
North East England

River Tyne loop from Newcastle

Moderate

4.7

(87)

534

riders

River Tyne loop from Newcastle

02:36

41.3km

170m

Cycling

The River Tyne loop from Newcastle offers a moderate touring bicycle ride, covering 25.7 miles (41.3 km) with an elevation gain of 560 feet (171 metres), typically taking around 2 hours and 35 minutes to complete. You'll cycle along predominantly paved paths, including quayside promenades and dedicated cycleways, though some…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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1.27 km

View of Newcastle's bridges over the River Tyne

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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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3.29 km

View of the Angel of the North from the River Tyne

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Very popular wal;king and cycling route, plenty of pubs and places to eat or just sit and watch the world go by

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9.27 km

River Tyne Bend

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Nice paved section of the cycle path along the river Tyne

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15.9 km

Wylam Bridge

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Use the path as it busy bridge

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16.9 km

Hagg Bank Bridge

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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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20.1 km

Tyne Riverside Café

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Tyne Riverside Café is a dog- and bike-friendly eatery in Tyne Riverside Country Park in Prudhoe. It features a completely nut-free kitchen serving home-cooked food, including vegan and gluten-free options. …

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39.4 km

Fossil Bench With View of the River Tyne and Bridges

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Fossil seat, nice view of the Tyne and bridges

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41.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.1 km

4.53 km

1.72 km

1.36 km

497 m

123 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.1 km

8.42 km

4.08 km

2.29 km

1.15 km

261 m

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Wednesday 6 May

14°C

1°C

17 %

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Trail Reviews

Beccy
June 14, 2023, Tour

That hill is a killer and i never intend on doing it again 🤣😂

Ian
February 3, 2025, A cycle 🚲 along the river Tyne to Ovington via scotswood bridge and back

I definitely prefer walking 🚶‍♂️ to cycling 🚲 my bum is in tatters 😂😂😂 saddle sore

les / rob
July 19, 2022, Bicycle Tour

half the planed ride beten by the temperature of 37.5

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