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The best walks and hikes around Gateshead

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The city of Gateshead is best known for its stunning waterfront, where it connects to neighbouring Newcastle via the iconic Tyne bridges. Here, with magnificent modern creations like the Sage, …

Last updated: November 12, 2025

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1. Old Railway Bridge – Derwent Walk Entrance loop from Swalwell

10.2km

02:38

60m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Red Kite Viewpoint – Chopwell Pump Track loop from High Spen

10.7km

02:59

190m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. 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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4. Mary’s Orangery at Gibside – Gibside Estate loop from Rowlands Gill

11.7km

03:18

250m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Chopwell Pump Track – Red Kite Viewpoint loop from Blackhall Mill

15.6km

04:19

270m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Old Waggon Way to Causey Arch – Hedley Hall Woods loop from Crookgate Bank

13.8km

03:45

200m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Frog Sculpture by the Lake – Waterfall and Stream loop from Whickham

8.48km

02:17

110m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Thornley Woods Sculpture Trail – Wooden Eagle Sculpture loop from Rowlands Gill

18.3km

04:56

240m

250m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. 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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10. Wooden Eagle Sculpture – Thornley Woods Sculpture Trail loop from Swalwell

21.4km

05:44

260m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes around Gateshead

1. Old Railway Bridge – Derwent Walk Entrance loop from Swalwell

2. Red Kite Viewpoint – Chopwell Pump Track loop from High Spen

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

4. Mary’s Orangery at Gibside – Gibside Estate loop from Rowlands Gill

5. Chopwell Pump Track – Red Kite Viewpoint loop from Blackhall Mill

6. Old Waggon Way to Causey Arch – Hedley Hall Woods loop from Crookgate Bank

7. Frog Sculpture by the Lake – Waterfall and Stream loop from Whickham

8. Thornley Woods Sculpture Trail – Wooden Eagle Sculpture loop from Rowlands Gill

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

10. Wooden Eagle Sculpture – Thornley Woods Sculpture Trail loop from Swalwell

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