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Runs in and around Newcastle upon Tyne

19 running routes in Newcastle upon Tyne · 29 more nearby

The running around Newcastle upon Tyne is properly hilly, with a good mix of surfaces. Most routes are loops, typically between 5 and 14 km.

You could try the Watergate Forest Park or head along the Tyne.

Runs in Newcastle upon Tyne

Alpkit Gateshead

Alpkit Gateshead

Gateshead, England

Turning right out of the store the route starts at Long Rigg, picking up the river path and heading left all the way down to Butterfly…

7.6 km↑ 26 mHill 0/5
Around the Racecourse

Around the Racecourse

North Tyneside, England

Starting from Heathery Lane and looping round the racecourse before returning via Salters' Lane.

7.4 km↑ 22 mHill 0/5
Around the Tyne

Around the Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne, England

A big loop on both sides of The Tyne, crossing at the Millenium Bridge and Scotswood Bridge.

14.1 km↑ 36 mHill 0/5
Around Walker Riverside Park

Around Walker Riverside Park

Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Starts and finishes at the intersection of Malaya Drive and Hadrian's Way, making a clockwise loop across the River Tyne and back.

5.4 km↑ 24 mHill 0/5
Blaydon Burn

Blaydon Burn

Gateshead, England

Starting from a path along the south side of River Tyne just north of Blaydon Station, then follows Blaydon Burn and Long Ridge Lane before…

8.4 km↑ 114 mHill 2/5
Derwent Walk and Woodhouses Lane

Derwent Walk and Woodhouses Lane

Gateshead, England

Starting from Park View and following the River Derwent Valley for 3.3k before looping back to Swalwell via Woodhouses Lane.

6.4 km↑ 118 mHill 3/5
Hadrian's Way and Denton Dene

Hadrian's Way and Denton Dene

Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Starting from Loraine Terrace and following Hadrian's Wall Path before looping around Denton Dene and returning via the original route.

5.2 km↑ 22 mHill 0/5
Hebburn Riverside Park

Hebburn Riverside Park

South Tyneside, England

Starting from the Riverside Football Pitch car park and following the path adjacent to the river down to Joel Terrace, before looping round…

5.3 km↑ 48 mHill 1/5
Jarrow Greenery

Jarrow Greenery

South Tyneside, England

Starting just west of the cemetery on either side of the Cemetery Road and heading south via Bede's Way to Leam Road, then returning via…

6.2 km↑ 21 mHill 0/5
Jesmond Dene

Jesmond Dene

Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Starting from Jesmond Vale and following the Ouseburn north to Jesmond Dene, before returning via an adjacent path. .

5.1 km↑ 31 mHill 1/5
Newcastle - River Tyne 10

Newcastle - River Tyne 10

Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Starting from William Armstrong Drive and following Hadrian's Wall Path along the river until the mouth of the Ouseburn at Mariner's Wharf…

9.8 km↑ 33 mHill 0/5
Newcastle - River Tyne 5

Newcastle - River Tyne 5

Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Following Hadrian's Wall Path from William Armstrong Drive to Redheugh Bridge and back.

5.0 km↑ 10 mHill 0/5
Newcastle Town Moor

Newcastle Town Moor

Newcastle upon Tyne, England

A loop around Town Moor starting from opposite Kenton Road.

4.9 km↑ 36 mHill 1/5
Rising Sun Country Park

Rising Sun Country Park

North Tyneside, England

Starting from Kings Road North and looping around the Rising Sun Country Park and Swallow Pond.

6.2 km↑ 22 mHill 0/5
River Tyne 5 from Redheugh Bridge

River Tyne 5 from Redheugh Bridge

Newcastle upon Tyne, England

A flat out and back alongside the River Tyne.

5.0 km↑ 0 mHill 0/5
South along the River Derwent

South along the River Derwent

Gateshead, England

Starting just south of Swalwell Visitor Centre, this anti-clockwise loop follows the River Derwent for a scenic and enjoyable route.

6.5 km↑ 32 mHill 0/5
Town moor park

Town moor park

Jesmond, Tyne and Wear

Lovely little route starting and finishing in jesmond taking in town Moor Park

5.0 km↑ 19 mHill 0/5
Wardley Manor

Wardley Manor

Gateshead, England

Starting from Bowes Railway Path and then looping around Hebburn Quarry Nature Reserve, then round Pelaw before returning.

6.4 km↑ 11 mHill 0/5
Watergate Forest Park

Watergate Forest Park

Gateshead, England

A loop around Watergate Forest Park starting and finishing where path leaves south end of Watergate Forest Park car park.

5.1 km↑ 33 mHill 1/5

Runs around Newcastle upon Tyne

Within roughly 16 km, sorted by distance. Showing 24 of 29.

Newburn Bridge to Wylam Bridge

Newburn Bridge to Wylam Bridge

Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Starting on the north side of Newburn Bridge and following the River Tyne to Wylam Bridge, returning on the other side of the river.

10.8 km↑ 11 mHill 0/5
Cramlington Waggonway

Cramlington Waggonway

North Tyneside, England

Starting from Earsdon Road and following the Waggonway before looping east around Holywell Farms, then to the west via Church Road and…

5.8 km↑ 13 mHill 0/5
Seghill - Hollywell Loop

Seghill - Hollywell Loop

Seghill, England

This anticlockwise loop takes you from Seghill through Backworth, West Holywell, and along the southern edge of Holywell, offering a varied…

11.7 km↑ 32 mHill 0/5
West Harton Mineral Line and Temple Memorial Park

West Harton Mineral Line and Temple Memorial Park

South Tyneside, England

Starting from Whiteleas Way and then following the West Harton Mineral Line South, before picking up Bede's Way to the east, then north and…

5.6 km↑ 0 mHill 0/5
Wheatsheaf C2C & River Loop

Wheatsheaf C2C & River Loop

South Pelaw, County Durham

Starting from the Wheatsheaf Pup, a 10 Mile gently undulating route which follows the Coast To Coast cycle route down to the Cox Green…

16.0 km↑ 82 m
Wheatsheaf to Beamish and Back

Wheatsheaf to Beamish and Back

South Pelaw, County Durham

Starting at The Wheatsheaf Pub, this loop follows the Coast to Coast (C2C) route on a steady climb towards Beamish Museum.

13.2 km↑ 109 mHill 1/5
Consett and Sunderland Railway Path

Consett and Sunderland Railway Path

Sunderland, England

Following the railway path from Biddick Lane to Durham Road and back.

7.7 km↑ 23 mHill 0/5
The Princess Anne Park

The Princess Anne Park

Sunderland, England

Starting from Biddick Lane and looping roundBiddick Playing Fields to the east, then Princess Anne Park to the north, crossing the A182 and…

5.6 km↑ 21 mHill 0/5
Washington Wetland 10

Washington Wetland 10

Washington, Tyne and Wear

This out-and-back route follows the River Wear from the Washington Wetland Centre.

10.0 km↑ 71 mHill 1/5
Beamish Loop

Beamish Loop

Tanfield Manor, England

From the access point to the railway path on King Edward VIII Terrace follows the path to Beamish, then loops around Beamish Park Golf…

9.1 km↑ 96 mHill 2/5
Heddon on the Wall River Loop

Heddon on the Wall River Loop

Heddon-on-the-Wall, Northumberland

The ground is roughly two-thirds on pavement, with the rest on trail or path, making for a mix of quiet lanes and off-road sections.

5.4 km↑ 125 mHill 3/5
Around The Leas

Around The Leas

South Shields, England

This anticlockwise loop around The Leas in South Shields is a solid choice for a steady run with minimal technical demands.

7.4 km↑ 32 mHill 0/5
Stanley - Annfield Plain

Stanley - Annfield Plain

Tanfield Manor, England

Following the railway path from the path on West View Gardens to Annfield Plain and back.

6.4 km↑ 45 mHill 1/5
Whitley Bay Coastal 10

Whitley Bay Coastal 10

Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear

Predominantly on the promenade and coastal paths, the route is almost entirely flat with uninterrupted sea views for much of the run.

10.0 km↑ 38 mHill 0/5
Whitley Sands and St Mary's Island

Whitley Sands and St Mary's Island

North Tyneside, England

Following the coastal path from Watts Slope to the road end on St Mary's Island and back.

5.9 km↑ 0 mHill 0/5
West from South Hylton

West from South Hylton

Sunderland, England

Starting from Offerton Lane and following the River Wear to Cox Green, then returning via the old railway path.

7.4 km↑ 32 mHill 0/5
Cleadon Hills

Cleadon Hills

South Tyneside, England

Following Bede's Way to Whitburn before returning via Cleadon Lane and Sunniside Lane. .

7.2 km↑ 58 mHill 1/5
Cullercoats North Pier

Cullercoats North Pier

North Tyneside, England

Starting from Cullercoats Lifeboat Station and following the coastal path to the end of North Pier and back, with minor deviations on the…

7.7 km↑ 44 mHill 1/5
South Hylton Loop

South Hylton Loop

Sunderland, England

Starting from South Hylton Metro Station and following the Metro line to the road, where it picks up the River Wear south east to Stony…

5.4 km↑ 30 mHill 1/5
The Leas

The Leas

South Tyneside, England

4.8 km↑ 21 mHill 0/5
Chester-le-Street Riverside Park

Chester-le-Street Riverside Park

Chester-le-Street, England

Starting from Cone Terrace and following the River Wear to Crichton Avenue, then returning via Riverside Gardens.

5.2 km↑ 0 mHill 0/5
Herrington Country Park from the Visitor Area

Herrington Country Park from the Visitor Area

Sunderland, England

A circuit of Herrington Country Park starts from the southeast corner of car park near Chester Road.

5.3 km↑ 52 mHill 1/5
Marsden and Cleadon coastal loop

Marsden and Cleadon coastal loop

South Shields, Tyne and Wear

The ground is mostly paved, with only occasional short off-road sections, making for a smooth and consistent surface.

18.1 km↑ 77 mHill 0/5
Herrington Country Park from Shiney Row

Herrington Country Park from Shiney Row

Sunderland, England

A loop around Herrington Country Park from the path just off Mill Terrace.

5.6 km↑ 35 mHill 1/5

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