Swing Bridge

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(38) · Bridge in Gateshead, United Kingdom
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Aug 2, 2024
We had a 90 minute coach stop and so decided to walk 4 bridges. This bridge captured our heart as it is very similar to Sutton Bridge which is not too far from our home. If you're not great with heig… Full review by Rita P
Jul 26, 2024
The Swing Bridge is dwarfed by the Tyne Bridge and the High Level Bridge, and is the least used of the road bridges across the Tyne, but it is a useful little bridge that links both sides of the Tyne… Full review by GlennA946
May 22, 2024
This is the lowest of the all the bridges spanning the Tyne and if you're lucky you can see it in action. You can also walk across it. The views up and down the river Tyne is great from it. Full review by TokyoJ2000

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Total length:171 m (561 ft)
Construction completed:1876

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