High Level Bridge

The High Level Bridge is for cars and trains to cross the river Tyne between Newcastle and Gateshead. It was built by Robert Stephenson in about 1850, and is the first example of wrought iron construction of this amplitude. The bridge is quite narrow and trains and cars don't pass on the same level. It is 400 meters above the river valley and over 130 meters above the water. From the bridge, which you can also cross on foot, there are wonderful views over the other Tyne bridges and Newcastle. There are 6 pillars in the water and a total of 14. Cars and pedestrians pass under and the train above, going from Newcastle to the north.