Tame the Tyne Route Info

I'm guessing you are here because you have entered, or are thinking about entering "Tame the Tyne".

If you have entered, THANKS! Your support means a great deal to me and even more to the people of Nepal who you are helping!

If you haven't entered yet, check out all the info below. I hope the route description inspires you to sign up and help out these great causes! Check out this page for more info: https://runningthebreeze.blogspot.com/p/tame-tyne.html

The best way to view the route is the Strava segment which you can find here:

https://www.strava.com/segments/21295874

You can also see a sped up and slightly shaky video of the route here


If after reading the description below, watching the video and studying the strava map you still aren't sure, get in touch here or comment below with your question and I will try my best to help.

Start Line

The start line is the row of bollards on the northern end of the Millennium bridge.

Please Note: Red line might not be real!

After crossing the Millennium Bridge, turn right and head up the ramp behind the Naval Reserve (not the ramp labelled "Baltic Square")

Follow the road West until you reach the traffic lights.
Turn left, almost turning back on yourself, and underneath the Tyne Bridge.
Cross the road (taking care of traffic) and turn right after the bridge.
Follow the path onto the bridge and turn right again to head over bridge number 2 (stay on the eastern footpath)!

After crossing the iconic Tyne Bridge, follow the blue signpost to the right, taking care down the steps.

Follow the road down the hill then across the pedestrianised area, heading in front of Tesco.
Continue straight until you reach the Quayside.

Turn right and cross the road when it is safe. Follow the path as it curves around the Guild Hall and onto the Swing Bridge, and celebrate that you are already on bridge number 3!

After reaching the Gateshead side, carefully cross the road and assault the climb between the Tyne Bridge and the Hilton Hotel.
At the top follow the path to the right onto Half Moon Lane, turning right again after passing under the railway line.
Another road crossing later ( I recommend the Western footpath for this one), and you are onto your penultimate bridge!
Feel free to celebrate as you cross the 170 year old High Level Bridge.

After the bridge, cross under the railway line again before turning immediately left.
Take the next left through the tunnel, then follow the road to the right.
Stay on this road until you reach the crossing of Forth Banks.
Take care here, this is probably the busiest crossing on the route. Remember, no pausing your watch, and no taking unnecessary risks with the traffic (there is a police station on the corner after all)!

Head under the railway for the final time, staying on the left side of the road. Follow the path as it curves left past the traffic lights.

After passing the multi storey car park take the staircase up onto the Redheugh Bridge. Turn left at the top of the steps.
The finish line is in sight! Dig deep and push for the overhead sign at the far end of the bridge.
One final word of warning, the path on this bridge is narrow, busy and often windy. Be aware of cyclists sharing the footpath coming from behind as well as in front (maybe take out your headphones so you can hear them coming.)

Finish Line

Finish line, flags and bunting only exist in your mind.

Now you have crossed the finish, find your way home, upload the route and get it submitted. Don't forget to keep an eye on the blog for the leader board!

Good luck!