Tyne Dock to Jarrow and Tunnel Link

Section 4
Maps 7

Pass the Allison Arms PH (L) and use marked safe cycle crossing to turn right into Church Bank and cross bridge over the River Don.

NCN 14 signs now appear

Choice of Route

Via River Don
Turn right across Church Bank and right down ramp to follow path through the trees - at Jarrow Bridge (R) join road and keep ahead following theelectricity power lines.

Near end of road bear left uphill through bollards and follow path around Oil Depot (L) - join road and ahead to t-jcn. and t urn right across road to join on road cycle lanes.

Via Entrance to Bedes World
Continue ahead up slight hill - over Pelican Crossing - pass entrance to Bedes World (R) and follow road between Oil Depot (R) and rail terminal (L) to T-jcn. Turn right and ahead to join on-road cycle lane.

Bede's World a museum of Saxon life and and the Life of the Venerable Bede
with reconstructions of Saxon houses, farms and halls
Jarrow Hall and St Pauls Monastry are close by - see links below.

Ahead on cycle lane to pass Tyne Road Tunnel Ventilation Building (L) to T-jcn.

Choice of Route

Cross river link to Hadrian's Cycleway NCN 72 via Tyne Cycle Tunnel
(links to Hadrian's Cycleway website which will open in a new window)

Turn right into Commercial Road next left and cross brick paved area
and use cycle ramp to descend to tunnel entrance.
Click here for information about Cycle Tunnel.
Click here for sketch map of cycle links to Cycle Tunnel on both sides of the River Tyne


Up river to Newcastle
Down river to Tynemouth

South Entrance Rotunda

South side escalators

It is possible to use either link on the north side to go either way
but this only adds distance to journey !!

Continue up river

Continue on cycle lane up to roundabout and turn right - ahead passing Dougies Tavern (L) to next roundabout and straight over.

Up river to Gateshead and Blaydon

Down river to South Shields and Ferry

Places of Interest


Jarrow Bridge 1389

St. Pauls Monsatry

St. Pauls Church

Jarrow Bridge
Medieval stone bridge built in 1389 across the River Don - part of the medieval road to St. Peters (sister church of St. Pauls) in Monkwearmouth, Sunderland

St. Pauls Monastry and Church
This church has been used as a place of worship for over 1300 years. Inside you can view the foundations of the large Saxon church of the monastery founded in AD681 by Benedict Biscop. There are also fine examples of Saxon stone carvings created by the monks to celebrate the glory of God. In the chancel, look at the three round-headed windows - the monks made the glass here during the 7th century. The church, which has a well stocked shop, is open to visitors during daylight hours, except during church services.

Bede's World and Jarrow Hall
The extraordinary life of the Venerable Bede created a rich legacy that is celebrated today at Bede’s World. Bede lived and worked here 1300 years ago. Bede’s World includes a museum housing a major exhibition that transports visitors through the makings of Bede’s Northumbria. There is a restaurant in the old Jarrow Hall, next to a recreated Anglo Saxon Farm with many rare breeds of animals and a full-size early Northumbrian timber hall. For further information on opening times and admission costs, telephone (0191) 489 2106

For more information and photographs visit www.bedesworld.co.uk/

Doug on the Tyne 2004