Exploring Gateshead on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks around …

Last updated: September 14, 2025

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1. Derwentwalk Express Sculpture – Derwent Walk Entrance loop from Dunston

6.54km

01:42

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Frog Sculpture by the Lake – Waterfall and Stream loop from Lobley Hill

7.09km

01:55

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Gibside Hall Ruins – Gibside Estate loop from Rowlands Gill

7.21km

01:58

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Tyne Bridge loop from Gateshead

4.17km

01:09

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Tyne Bridge loop from Battle Field

4.46km

01:09

20m

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6. Derwentwalk Express Sculpture – Derwent Walk Entrance loop from Blaydon on Tyne

4.55km

01:10

20m

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7. Old Railway Bridge – River Derwent Path loop from Winlaton Mill

4.73km

01:13

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Frog Sculpture by the Lake – Waterfall and Stream loop from Dunston Hill

4.29km

01:10

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Chopwell Wood loop from Highfield

5.65km

01:36

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. The Spetchells loop from Wylam

4.71km

01:14

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks around Gateshead

1. Derwentwalk Express Sculpture – Derwent Walk Entrance loop from Dunston

2. Frog Sculpture by the Lake – Waterfall and Stream loop from Lobley Hill

3. Gibside Hall Ruins – Gibside Estate loop from Rowlands Gill

4. Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Tyne Bridge loop from Gateshead

5. Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Tyne Bridge loop from Battle Field

6. Derwentwalk Express Sculpture – Derwent Walk Entrance loop from Blaydon on Tyne

7. Old Railway Bridge – River Derwent Path loop from Winlaton Mill

8. Frog Sculpture by the Lake – Waterfall and Stream loop from Dunston Hill

9. Chopwell Wood loop from Highfield

10. The Spetchells loop from Wylam

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