There are no cycle paths on the Newcastle side, but good crossings and cycle paths on Gatehead side. Some very steep sections. Beautiful view of the bridges and river....

Lucy Sigmund

In summary this route is in two halves - the town centre section which is actually almost all off road, and the rural section which is on quiet lanes and footpaths along quiet roads....

Andy Redfern

A dog leg at the Autumn drive traffic lights is a safe crossing place and then the route follows an old waggonway through to Ropery Road. The suggested route across Lobley Hill road is too dangerous during business hours and I would recommend using the pair of underpasses and the bridge to you at the start of the Coach road. The section along the Coach Road is easy to follow but does require a cautious approach as it is narrow in some places and has a 60mph speed limit. As you approach Lady Park the official route follows a short path up to Banesley Lane and then through to Ouslaw Lane. A much better route as noted by the previous reviewer is to head on through Lady Park and follow Banesley Lane towards the A1 junction. There is a short public footpath from Banesley Lane to Lamesley Road which saves cross the road at the busy Coalhouse Roundabout....

Andy Redfern

Once the other side there is a series of steps going down then a shorter section going up to the Cathedral....

Philip Le Marquand

It is a nice route as mentioned before only on foot though there are other routes including Newgat three and Newgat four which are more accessible....

Philip Le Marquand

This is a good route if you want to avoid steps and still want to cross the river via the quayside and swing bridge. It does what it says on the tin....

Philip Le Marquand

The view when crossing the bridge is arguably more impressive if you use the downstream side of the bridge - you look towards the Tyne Bridge, Swing Bridge, and Millennium Bridge plus the Iconic Sage Music Venue....

Philip Le Marquand

The first of the routes pedestrian underpasses negotiated there is a section of walking beside a busy road before heading along marked footpaths towards the Trading Estate. There is a possible option to cross the A1 Western Bypass over a footbridge which might be worth investigation as just after this to avoid crossing a busy road I detoured through another underpass. The two cross country sections could maybe be avoided by continuing though Ladypark and Lamesley which would also have avoided one of the road sections and steep uphill climb!...

Philip Le Marquand

The road past what was the Gas Works is ok but I would suggest a better route would be to cut down to Dunston Staithes and walk along the river then rejoin the path through Gateshead Riverside Park....

Philip Le Marquand

First, around the cathedral, there are lots of stairs, and then the alleyway taking you to Central Station is gated and locked at both ends....

Hiking Historian

There are a lot of steps down to the river to cross the Swing Bridge from the castle, however, but it's otherwise a decent walk....

Hiking Historian

The approach to the river is sloped, but with ramps at all appropriate road crossings. The promenade is well-paved with great views of all the bridges....

Hiking Historian

Great family friendly route with great views along the Tyne. Pub based facilities at middle and both ends. Easily extended to Newcastle or South Shields from either end of the walk....

inta147

Mostly tarmac paths which are well signed as a cycleway....

Philip Le Marquand

This feels like a route of two halves - the first a steady climb using streets then onto rougher tracks through post industrial wasteland and countryside on often very muddy and sometimes boggy paths....

Philip Le Marquand

I would recommend Newgat Two if you can handle all its steps as it is quieter (and you get a better view of the bridge)....

Slow Ways Darren

The swing bridge is actually quite a quiet route across the Tyne and provides great views of the iconic Tyne Bridge....

Slow Ways Darren

Combination of urban pathways, uneven ground in park areas and some steep inclines. Probably not the best walk to attempt in the dark or low light as some areas are unlit and others are alongside busy roads. There are no toilets or shops along the route, just at the start & the endpoints....

Clackas

Tries to take you down a gated alleyway, then walks across the busiest bridge for traffic. A further issue with routing one over the bridge. Some steps as well....

Marion Frankland

Follows a cycle route throughout with some short road sections along pavement. Cracked and poorly maintained sections of cycle path would make this difficult but not impossible with a wheelchair....

Maddy Churchhouse