Self-led walks

Walking is a great way to improve your health, put a spring in your step and take in the beautiful scenery across North Tyneside.

Walking routes

A range of accessible walks to enjoy at your leisure:

• A roman roam

• Canter to dockland

• Cobalt ponds and sundial viewpoint

• Discover the dene

• Matty's waggonway wander

• Mineral line meander

• Seaside stroll

• Shiremoor Adventure Playground toddle

• Weetslade wander

• Woodland to river

Five memorial areas were created to help people to remember and reflect on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. All of the areas are linked to the borough’s 30-mile wagonways, so you can walk (or cycle) between them:

• Killingworth Lake to Sundial Park

• Redburn Dene to Sundial Park

• Souter Park to Sundial Park

• Wallsend Hall Grounds to Sundial Park

For any further information please call 0191 643 7441.

Why walk?

Do you know what the current recommendation for physical activity is? It’s at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity a week. So brisk walking is just the job – 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.

If you still need convincing, here are a few positive things that walking can do for your health:

• Make you feel good and lighten your mood

• Give you more energy

• Help your heart and lungs work better

• Help reduce stress and sleep better

• Lower your blood pressure

• Keep your weight down and manage your weight

• Keep your joints, muscles and bones strong

How should I feel when brisk walking?

On average a person walks a mile in around 15-20 minutes but this may vary depending on your individual level of fitness. Start at your own pace and fitness level and build up gradually. How should I feel when brisk walking?

• You should feel slightly warmer

• Your heart should be beating a bit faster

• You should be breathing a little faster and deeper but you should still be able to hold a conversation.

Safety first

• Remember to build up your pace gently

• Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing and appropriate footwear

• Avoid walking if you feel unwell in any way

• Stop walking if you feel sick, dizzy or are in discomfort or pain - if symptoms persist see a doctor

• If walking alone, tell a friend or family member where you are going – be especially careful if walking at night

• Take a bottle of water and a snack with you on long walks

• Remember to protect yourself from the sun (when it makes an appearance) – a hat and sunscreen can help

• Wear suitable warm clothing in cold or wet weather - be prepared for the Great British weather

• Please use pavements wherever possible and take extra care when crossing roads

• Always ensure you are confident of completing your route before starting