Description
This is a Slow Ways route connecting Newcastle and Gateshead.
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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Newcastle and Gateshead.
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Status
This route has been reviewed by 4 people.
This route has been flagged (4 times) for reasons relating to access.
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Information
Route status - Live
Reviews - 4
Average rating -
Is this route good enough? - No (3) Maybe (1)
Problems reported - Access (4)
Downloads - 4
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Geography information system (GIS) data
Total length
Maximum elevation
Minimum elevation
Start and end points
Newcastle
Grid Ref
NZ2467563906
Lat / Lon
54.96918° / -1.61611°
Easting / Northing
424,675E / 563,906N
What3Words
gain.itself.fine
Gateshead
Grid Ref
NZ2548763069
Lat / Lon
54.96161° / -1.60350°
Easting / Northing
425,487E / 563,069N
What3Words
arrow.making.snaps
Newgat One's land is
| Newcastle | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | NZ2467563906 |
| Lat / Lon | 54.96918° / -1.61611° |
| Easting / Northing | 424,675E / 563,906N |
| What3Words | gain.itself.fine |
| Gateshead | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | NZ2548763069 |
| Lat / Lon | 54.96161° / -1.60350° |
| Easting / Northing | 425,487E / 563,069N |
| What3Words | arrow.making.snaps |
| Urban | 90.5% |
| Water | 9.5% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
reviews
Philip Le Marquand
13 Nov 2022I thought I would have a look at this route since I am being completist and I am 'local'. The route is as others have reported. I began at Gateshead. The walk down to the Tyne Bridge and then across it is fine. The bridge has very wide footpaths which are shared with cyclists though you have to put up with heavy traffic. Once the other side there is a series of steps going down then a shorter section going up to the Cathedral. That is an issue in itself since a few metres more instead of turning down the steps would lead to a straight road to the Newcastle Central Station destination.
The offending gated path as photo below has in my memory never been a public right of way and I suspect never will be. For that reason and that reason alone I cannot recommend this route.
Hiking Historian
29 May 2022Attempted to walk from Gateshead to Newcastle. A pleasure on the south bank and across the Tyne Bridge, but once over the other side, the problems begin. First, around the cathedral, there are lots of stairs, and then the alleyway taking you to Central Station is gated and locked at both ends. Not a great route. Shame, as the walk over the Tyne Bridge is a good one.
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Slow Ways Darren
19 Sep 2021I would recommend Newgat Two if you can handle all its steps as it is quieter (and you get a better view of the bridge).
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Marion Frankland
01 Jun 2021Tries to take you down a gated alleyway, then walks across the busiest bridge for traffic. A further issue with routing one over the bridge. Some steps as well.
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