CAMRAmble – Gateshead to Felling via Bill Quay Linear Walk
When: Saturday 17th May 2025 @ 12.15 – 6:00pm approx.
Start / Meet: Microbus, 2 High Level Parade, Gateshead, NE8 2AJ
This is very much an urban walk passing some industrial sites along the way.
However there are plenty of nice paths along the south bank of the river Tyne.
Public Transport to start then a gentle walk visiting a selection of pubs serving real ale.
From High Level Bridge using mainly riverside paths to The Fog on the Tyne pub where there will be a lunch stop with snacks & light meals available.
The walk will then continue to Bill Quay visiting two traditional pubs.
There is then an option to leave the walk (should there be inclement weather) by catching a Metro train at Pelaw Station.
The ramble will conclude near Felling Metro Station visiting another two traditional pubs.
All times below are approximate.
Return to north or south Tyneside by public transport
You are welcome to join us on all or any part of the walk.
Grade – Easy
Mileage – 6.0 miles total
Public Transport to start
Various southbound only buses arrive outside The Microbus pub.
Please check gonortheast.co.uk
Metro service arrives at Gateshead Station – 5 minutes walk to The Microbus pub
Please check nexus.org.uk/metro
12.15pm Meet at Microbus, 2 High Level Parade, Gateshead, NE8 2AJ
1.00pm 1.5 mile walk (40 minutes)
1.40pm arrive Fog on the Tyne, South Shore Road, Gateshead, NE8 3AF
This will be our lunch stop – snacks & light meals will be available.
We have been requested to pre-order.
2.40pm 2.6 mile walk (70 minutes)
3.50pm arrive Cricketers, Joel Terrace, Bill Quay, NE10 0TX
4.30pm 0.1 mile walk (5 minutes)
4.35pm arrive Wardley, Brack Terrace, Bill Quay, NE10 0SR
5.15pm 1.80 mile walk (45 minutes)
6.00pm arrive:
Old Fox, 10-14 Carlisle Street, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 0HQ
and
Wheat Sheaf, 26 Carlisle Street, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 0HQ
END OF WALK
Public Transport
Both pubs are close to bus routes
Please check gonortheast.co.uk
Metro service departs Felling Station – 5 minutes walk to station
Please check nexus.org.uk/metro
If you would like to take part in the ramble please contact Dave Haddon in advance
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