The Top 7 Lakes around Gateshead
Looking to visit the best lakes around Gateshead? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse …
Last updated: September 19, 2025
A very pleasant walk, no special equipment needed. Just take a bit of water, comfy shoes (no need for hike boots) and you’re good to go. Enjoy.
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Really nice surface for cycling but beware and be considerate to the many walkers
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A little waterfall in the Watergate Forest Park
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some times the lake can have a sheath of mud over it making it a little unatractive. all in all it is beautiful
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Beautiful old Victorian park to walk around with pedal Swans on the lake, a Dean, the salt well it is named after, a maze and parks for children to play in. It even has a small pets corner
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Stargate Ponds and Bewes Hills is an area reclaimed from former quarrying and opencast activities. Good palce for walking the dog and spotting a wide variety of birds in the undergrowth and feeding on the ponds
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The Pond is a lovely place to feed the ducks and the walled Gardens were laided in the 18th century and contain a lovely Cafe housed in the original 19th …
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