Newburn Riverside launching ramp

Body of Water

River Tyne

Description

In the area of where the 'Blaydon Races' used to be held on a mid-river island (no island remains). Brackish water depends on tide, can be quite polluted with sewage outflow downstream. Very pleasant rural scenery upstream, interesting industrial landscape downstream. Pylons for the afficienados! No waterways permit required.

Parking Information

One parking spot 50m away, another 100m away. No parking charges. Appear to be open 24 hours

Free Parking

Yes

Launching Information

Concrete boat ramp close to parking, no bookings, no charges, 24 hour access.

Free Launching

Yes

Paddling Information

Tidal. Launching OK for a couple of hours each side of high tide. Also affected by heavy rainfall pulses in North Pennines. Upstream lovely paddle to Wylam. Downstream to Newcastle and the North Sea, tides can be fast (care required).

Tide Information

North Shields (20.14 km) Level: 1.969m

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