The Tyne bridge is iconic and a symbol of the great city of Newcastle. As soon as it looms on the horizon you know you are home and a smile crosses your face. Take the opportunity to walk both over it, enjoying the views of...More

The bridges over the Tyne are icons of the north east and none more so than the Tyne bridge itself. A symbol of home, of contentment, of the North East, and today of the Great North run.

Enjoyed a walk across the bridge getting superb views of the nearby beautiful bridges crossing the Tyne.

This bridge is the symbol of Newcastle on Tyne in many ways connecting the city to its neighbour Gateshead. You can drive over it but if you walk over it affords great views of the other 6 bridges and the quayside. If it's a windy...More

The NCL Quayside must be something of a Mecca for bridge lovers, and the Tyne Bridge stands tall and solid amongst its fellow bridges. It has an impressive architecture, and an illustrious link to the city’s industrial heritage. It reminded me of the Brooklyn Bridge...More

The iconic bridge has been around since the 1920's and is a real icon in the city of Newcastle. It can be seen from many vantage points and shelters some good pubs and restaurants under its span. The really makes for a special view of...More

As the Eiffel Tower is to Paris, the Coliseum to Rome, and the Statue of Liberty to New York City, so too is the Tyne Bridge to Newcastle upon Tyne. This marvelous piece of engineering gracefully crosses the Tyne high above street level. The best...More

Not because you will bump it but because you may find a nasty deposit striking you from the sir if you are not careful this bridge is iconic and has been adopted by the largest inland colony of Kittiwakes in the U.K. who nest there....More

If you are driving in Newcastle then you are bound to go across it or be held up in traffic trying to cross. Several roads try to filter to the relatively narrow bridge and so always seems top be very busy. Yes you could walk...More

Such a beautiful bridge not to be confused with the one in Australia, as they look identical. It's lush!