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Gateshead's green getaway

Along our two rivers, the Tyne Derwent Way is a celebration of where we live - our heritage, our culture, our people and our wildlife.

Explore a riverside route that connects our urban communities to our beautiful countryside, and our past to our present and our future.

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Explore the Way

Where will you go today? Discover nature, art and history on your doorstep on a nine-mile route that links many attractions along the rivers Tyne and Derwent. Check out the route and find handy information like where to stop for refreshments, toilets and parking.

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Explore heritage

The riverside is where Gateshead's story began, so it's the perfect place to celebrate where we live, from Roman origins to our industrial heritage.

Explore nature

Breathe fresh air, watch the sunset, hear the birds singing. Discover beautiful places and a wealth of wildlife along the Tyne Derwent Way.

Explore culture

Seek out the sculptures on trails along the Tyne and Derwent and experience some of Gateshead's most beautiful public art work.

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Get involved

Let's get together to shape a green getaway we can all be proud of - and we can all be part of.

There are lots of ways you can get involved. Volunteer for our 'turn up and do' events, become a regular volunteer or join our community steering group.