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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.

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Explore events

Guided Tyne Derwent Way Hike

31 May, 2 August, 11 October

Thursday crafts in the Staiths Space

Every Thursday

Monthly open days at St Mary's

Last Wednesday of the month

Blooming June

1 to 30 June

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Latest news

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Blooming June!

This June, we've created a whole host of ways to help you connect with nature along the Tyne Derwent Way - from self-led walks to free weekly events, hands-on creative workshops, and a special community exhibition.
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Two years inspiring creative connection along the Tyne Derwent Way

The end of March marked the completion of two years of the creative Riverside Routes x Tyne Derwent Way project. Gateshead Council's art development team creative producer Elizabeth Kane reflects on the difference it has made.
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Connecting with Dunston Staiths - a new exhibition

Our new exhibition - Connecting with Dunston Staiths: Here, now and then - opens this week at the Staiths Space.
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A Riverside Route with Project Choice and Susan Mulholland

Find out more about a creative collaboration and listen to the resulting audio piece, exploring Gateshead Riverside Park.
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Thinking and making like an artist at Gibside

If you're visiting Gibside this half-term, look out for an installation of artwork by year 12 art and design students from Thorp Academy.
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Celebrating inspiring work with Riverside Routes and Rowlands Gill Primary School

As Riverside Routes x Tyne Derwent Way enters the final stretch of its current funding period, creative producer Elizabeth Kane is busy bringing two school projects to a close and opening up a bigger conversation...
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