Bear Grylls zip wires over the River Tyne with the Olympic Torch

Bear Grylls was watched by thousands in Newcastle upon Tyne last night as he zip wired over the River Tyne with the Olympic Torch.

The torch travelled through Northumberland earlier in the day and is on its way to London 2012.

Here is a pic Bear ready to begin his magnificent feat, taken by Matt Reilly, who was at the event. Many thanks to Matt for sharing this image.

Bear Gryllys zip wires over the River Tyne with the Olympic Torch in Newcastle - credit and copyright Matt Reilly