5km Newcastle Quayside Run

A “there-and-back-again” 5km run along the quayside of Newcastle Gateshead. Because it is there-and-back-again you can start at any point on the run and just follow it to each end then back to the start point to complete your 5km. You will take in views of the River Tyne, the iconic Gateshead Millennium Bridge, the BALTIC Centre, the Sage Gateshead, the Tyne Bridge and the Swing Bridge. This route is lit at night so suitable for day or night time.

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Route overview of the Newcastle Quayside Run 5km

Route overview

The River Tyne overlooking Gateshead Millennium Bridge at sunset

The River Tyne at sunset. Credit: Visit England

Start at any point on the Newcastle (North) side of the River Tyne. Run East (river on your right) to the Ouseburn River inlet (green star below). Turn around and start running back the other way.

Part 1 of the Newcastle Quayside Run 5km starting at the Ouseburn River Inlet

Part 1 of the Newcastle Quayside Run 5km

Run back along the Quayside and past the Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

Part 2 of the Newcastle Quayside Run 5km passing Gateshead Millennium Bridge

Part 2 of the Newcastle Quayside Run 5km

Keep running along the quayside.

Part 3 of the Newcastle Quayside Run 5km along Quayside

Part 3 of the Newcastle Quayside Run 5km

Run under The Tyne Bridge, the Swing Bridge and the High Level Bridge.

Part 4 of the Newcastle Quayside Run 5km under Tyne Bridge, Swing Bridge, and High Level Bridge

Part 4 of the Newcastle Quayside Run 5km

Keep running along the quayside and run under the Queen Elizabeth Bridge.

Part 5 of the Newcastle Quayside Run 5km under Queen Elizabeth II Bridge

Part 5 of the Newcastle Quayside Run 5km




Keep running along the quayside and run under the Kind Edward VII Bridge and the Redheugh Bridge.

Part 6 of the Newcastle Quayside Run 5km under Kind Edward VII Bridge and the Redheugh Bridge.

Part 6 of the Newcastle Quayside Run 5km

Run for approx 200m after the Redheugh Bridge to a seating area on your right (see photo below) and an area where the quayside juts out a little on your left. Turn around here and run back to where you started for a 5km run.

Seating area after Redheugh Bridge

Seating area after Redheugh Bridge

Part 7 of the Newcastle Quayside Run 5km back from Redheugh Bridge.

Part 7 of the Newcastle Quayside Run 5km

Some of the highlights of this run include…

Tyneside.

Tyneside. Credit: Richard Szwejkowski

Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

Gateshead Millennium Bridge. Credit: Richard Kenworthy, Visit Newcastle




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Resources:

If you enjoyed this route, see our 10km Quayside run

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Photo credits: Copyright Walk Run Cycle, Newcastle Gateshead Initiative and Richard Kenworthy