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Newcastle is a proud and ancient city with a modern vibrant heart. Sometime known as the party town it also has quiet places, nooks and crannies, parks and gardens, some stunning architecture. A castle, two cathedrals as well as three universities; art galleries and (our favourite) some brilliant coffee houses. For those of you who enjoy a walk to more than just the shops (loads of them as well!) This is for you
NEW see below. Stairways of Newcastle, sight-see and
get fit at the same time on stairways ancient and modern
get fit at the same time on stairways ancient and modern
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Walk number 1 Monument to Castle Keep
This is a round trip, with no stops it's 28 minutes download MAP HERE So you've got about 2842 steps or 2.2 kilometres or 28 minutes, in other words it's a doddle or a toddle if you like. Video preview with commentary is HERE
This is a round trip, with no stops it's 28 minutes download MAP HERE So you've got about 2842 steps or 2.2 kilometres or 28 minutes, in other words it's a doddle or a toddle if you like. Video preview with commentary is HERE
Walk number 2 Monument to the Quayside
From the monument walk straight down Grey Street it becomes Dean Street after the lights, walk down the hill to the round-a-bout and you're ready to go. This walk will take you past the Guildhall and onto the quayside, en route you'll find gatesheads 'Blinking Eye' - a footbridge over the Tyne to gatesheads 'Sage' and 'Baltic' buildings. We cover most of the quayside with options to go and explore on your own find the MAP HERE and the VIDEO HERE
From the monument walk straight down Grey Street it becomes Dean Street after the lights, walk down the hill to the round-a-bout and you're ready to go. This walk will take you past the Guildhall and onto the quayside, en route you'll find gatesheads 'Blinking Eye' - a footbridge over the Tyne to gatesheads 'Sage' and 'Baltic' buildings. We cover most of the quayside with options to go and explore on your own find the MAP HERE and the VIDEO HERE
Walk Number 4 Millenium Bridge to Dunston Staithes
Starting on Newcastles Quayside (see Walk Number 2) we cross the Millenium Bridge and head west past the Sage Music Centre. Pass by the Swing Bridge and continue along the riverside walk. There is a partial alternative route back via the wooded walk - explanation in the VIDEO and if you like a MAP just look here
Starting on Newcastles Quayside (see Walk Number 2) we cross the Millenium Bridge and head west past the Sage Music Centre. Pass by the Swing Bridge and continue along the riverside walk. There is a partial alternative route back via the wooded walk - explanation in the VIDEO and if you like a MAP just look here
Walk Number 3 Monument to Civic Centre
A nice easy one with the temptation of the shops on Northumberland street on the way. For those who can resist there's some beautiful 1960's architecture to be seen and can I point out the building is made from portland stone NOT concrete as some of the wags teased the city council with when the building was finished. Hardly needed but here for you anyway is THE MAP and to see some pointers for your route here is THE VIDEO
A nice easy one with the temptation of the shops on Northumberland street on the way. For those who can resist there's some beautiful 1960's architecture to be seen and can I point out the building is made from portland stone NOT concrete as some of the wags teased the city council with when the building was finished. Hardly needed but here for you anyway is THE MAP and to see some pointers for your route here is THE VIDEO
Walk Number 5 Ouseburn to City Centre
A continuation of walk number 2 - where you leave off at the end of the quayside. We'd advise you follow the map on this one, it would be easy to wonder off track. Interesting things to see - old tunnels, grungy remains of the industries that made the area thrive back in the day. Art galleries, artists studios (when open days are on) and a host of cafes that serve great food and coffee - they aren't always what they appear to be . . . THE MAP IS HERE and the VIDEO IS HERE
A continuation of walk number 2 - where you leave off at the end of the quayside. We'd advise you follow the map on this one, it would be easy to wonder off track. Interesting things to see - old tunnels, grungy remains of the industries that made the area thrive back in the day. Art galleries, artists studios (when open days are on) and a host of cafes that serve great food and coffee - they aren't always what they appear to be . . . THE MAP IS HERE and the VIDEO IS HERE
STAIRS 1- Saint Anns Stairs. Found at the end of Walk 2
A twisty turney modern staircase leading from the quayside (towards the eastern end) up to Saint Anns Church with the Ouseburn beyond. Take care, one or two of the treads are missing, so much for the materials of today. Use map from walk 2 and the video is here.
A twisty turney modern staircase leading from the quayside (towards the eastern end) up to Saint Anns Church with the Ouseburn beyond. Take care, one or two of the treads are missing, so much for the materials of today. Use map from walk 2 and the video is here.
STAIRS 2 - All Saints Church.
Found on Newcastles Quayside, before the Tyne Bridge heading west - go up King Street - you can't miss it. Can also be accessed from Aikenside, first left off King Street onto Queen Street, follow the buildings around to your right.
Link to the video is here
Found on Newcastles Quayside, before the Tyne Bridge heading west - go up King Street - you can't miss it. Can also be accessed from Aikenside, first left off King Street onto Queen Street, follow the buildings around to your right.
Link to the video is here
STAIRS 3 - Dog Leap Stairs
Found at the bottom of Dean Street - a straight line downhill from Greys Monument. Takes you to the Black Gate, part of the castle from which Newcastle got its name. Medieval heart of Newcastle. Stairs are famous for the route John Scott (later Lord Chancellor of England) took on horseback as he eloped with Bessie Surtees
Link to the video is here
Found at the bottom of Dean Street - a straight line downhill from Greys Monument. Takes you to the Black Gate, part of the castle from which Newcastle got its name. Medieval heart of Newcastle. Stairs are famous for the route John Scott (later Lord Chancellor of England) took on horseback as he eloped with Bessie Surtees
Link to the video is here
STAIRS 4 - The Castle Stairs
From the quaside walk past the Jacabean House from which Bessie Surtees eloped - keep to the right - and as you pass the turning for the Swing Bridge on your left look for a narrow opening (still on your right). You've found the stairs!
Link to the video is here
From the quaside walk past the Jacabean House from which Bessie Surtees eloped - keep to the right - and as you pass the turning for the Swing Bridge on your left look for a narrow opening (still on your right). You've found the stairs!
Link to the video is here