Newcastle Quayside and the Tyne bridges
A loop over the Tyne by the tilting Millennium Bridge and back by the Swing Bridge, below the Tyne Bridge.
- Distance
- 2.4 km
- Ascent
- 30 m
- Time
- 0.5–1 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 11 m
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About this walk
Newcastle Quayside and the Tyne bridges is an easy 2.4 km circular walk with 30 m of ascent, taking 0.5 to 1 hours. It starts at Newcastle Quayside (grid reference NZ 254 638). The start can be reached by public transport.
The Tyne at Newcastle is crossed by seven bridges in barely a mile, and this short loop takes in the best of them. From the Quayside below the Tyne Bridge, walk east to the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, which tilts to let boats through, and cross to the Baltic arts centre.
Return along the Gateshead bank past the Glasshouse music centre, and cross back by the Swing Bridge, with the High Level Bridge just upstream.
Route
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1
The Millennium Bridge
Walk east along the Quayside and cross the Gateshead Millennium Bridge.
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2
Gateshead
Follow the south bank west past the Baltic and the Glasshouse.
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3
The Swing Bridge
Cross back by the Swing Bridge to the Quayside.
Summit
On the way
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Newcastle upon Tyne CastleCastle · 200 m from the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Newcastle Quayside and the Tyne bridges take?
- Most walkers take 0.5–1 hours for the 2.4 km route, which has 30 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Newcastle Quayside (grid reference NZ 254 638). City-centre car parks (charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Newcastle Central station and the Metro are a short walk away. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Flat riverside promenades and bridges, with a short climb on the Gateshead side.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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