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Runs in and around Gateshead
6 running routes in Gateshead · 18 more nearby
Running around Gateshead is mostly flat, with routes between 5km and 14km. Expect paved surfaces, so road shoes are a good choice here.
You could try the Watergate Forest Park route, or head to the River Tyne for a run.
Runs in Gateshead
Around the Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
A big loop on both sides of The Tyne, crossing at the Millenium Bridge and Scotswood Bridge.
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…
Newcastle - River Tyne 5
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Following Hadrian's Wall Path from William Armstrong Drive to Redheugh Bridge and back.
River Tyne 5 from Redheugh Bridge
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
A flat out and back alongside the River Tyne.
Town moor park
Jesmond, Tyne and Wear
Lovely little route starting and finishing in jesmond taking in town Moor 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.
Runs around Gateshead
Within roughly 10 km, sorted by distance.
Newcastle Town Moor
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
A loop around Town Moor starting from opposite Kenton Road.
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.
Jesmond Dene
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Starting from Jesmond Vale and following the Ouseburn north to Jesmond Dene, before returning via an adjacent path. .
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…
Wardley Manor
Gateshead, England
Starting from Bowes Railway Path and then looping around Hebburn Quarry Nature Reserve, then round Pelaw before returning.
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…
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.
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.
Around the Racecourse
North Tyneside, England
Starting from Heathery Lane and looping round the racecourse before returning via Salters' Lane.
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…
Rising Sun Country Park
North Tyneside, England
Starting from Kings Road North and looping around the Rising Sun Country Park and Swallow Pond.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
Consett and Sunderland Railway Path
Sunderland, England
Following the railway path from Biddick Lane to Durham Road and back.
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…
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