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Angel of the North – Tyne Bridge loop from Birtley

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North East England

Angel of the North – Tyne Bridge loop from Birtley

Moderate

5.0

(5)

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Angel of the North – Tyne Bridge loop from Birtley

02:18

36.0km

320m

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: May 12, 2026

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After 9.64 km for 273 m

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

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.27 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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9.77 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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9.94 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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13.2 km

View of the Angel of the North from the River Tyne

Highlight • River

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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15.5 km

Scotswood Road Footbridge

Highlight • Structure

Footpath and cycle path over Scotswood road

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15.9 km

Montagu View Pit Disaster Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Sculpture "Yesterday, Today, Forever"
This 2012 sculpture by Xceptional Designs brings the memory of the Montagu View Pit disaster back to the heart of the community. Life-size steel figures depict …

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24.6 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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26.4 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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36.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.2 km

3.77 km

1.90 km

1.14 km

920 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.4 km

6.15 km

5.06 km

339 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 2 July

19°C

9°C

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Angel of the North – Tyne Bridge loop from Birtley

Angel of the North

Tyne Bridge

Remains of the Old Tyne Bridge Arches

View of the Angel of the North from the River Tyne

Scotswood Road Footbridge

Montagu View Pit Disaster Memorial

View of Newcastle's bridges over the River Tyne

High Level Bridge

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