Tyne Riverside Country Park

Tyne Riverside Country Park follows the River Tyne for four miles through 200 acres of meadows, chalk grassland, woodland and river bank - all within easy reach of the urban areas of Northumberland and a short distance from Newcastle and Gateshead.

Tyne Riverside Country Park Centre is located at Low Prudhoe on the banks of the river Tyne near Prudhoe railway station.

Drone use
Launching drones from County Council land is only allowed with the consent of the Council and where a formal license agreement has been signed. The council reserves the right to refuse consent and where consent is granted will require evidence of your Civil Aviation Training Certificate and public liability insurance.

Tyne Riverside Country Park is a great location for walking, dog walking, cycling and boating.

The visitor centre contains a historical information centre, a small shop selling books, maps, and gifts. There is also a children’s play area and picnic area nearby.

Tyne Riverside Visitor Centre and Cafe Opening Hours

April to September

Monday - 10am - 4.30pm
Tuesday - 10am - 4.30pm
Wednesday - 10am - 4.30pm
Thursday - 10am - 4.30pm
Friday - 10am - 4.30pm
Saturday - 10am - 4.30pm
Sunday - 10am - 4.30pm

October to March

Monday - 10am - 3.30pm
Tuesday - 10am - 3.30pm
Wednesday - 10am - 3.30pm
Thursday - 10am - 3.30pm
Friday - 10am - 3.30pm
Saturday - 10am - 3.30pm
Sunday - 10am - 3.30pm

At popular times, the cafe and visitor centre may be open later into the afternoon.

Activities & Events

A weekly park runs takes place every Saturday at 9am, Junior Park Run is Sunday at 9am. Please note that the park and car parks may be busy around this time. Click here to find out more about the park run.

Easter Trails

This trail is slightly different as parents can use it to help children learn about the different animals you find in the parks and countryside. Kids can try and guess what the animal is from the description on the trail leaflet before they find the picture. The animals include a badger, fox, squirrel and butterflies.

Pick up your free trail sheet from the cafe to take part.

See below for details of the activities available at the park.

Hadrian's Cycleway

Explore the park on foot or bicycle along Hadrian’s Cycleway or Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail, or by following one of the many other paths and trails through the park. Take part in other activities including fishing, horse riding, canoeing, orienteering, wildlife watching and exploring the remains of our industrial heritage. Or perhaps you’d prefer to relax by the river and enjoy the view.

The fishing rights along this stretch of the river are private. Further details can be obtained from the Northumbrian Anglers' Federation.

The Spetchells

The Spetchells are chalk waste heaps from a chemical factory that operated on a nearby site until the mid-1960s. The name comes from old maps that refer to this area of land as the ‘spetchells’.

Although the heaps are not natural, they now provide Northumberland's largest area of chalk grassland habitat. The wide range of flowers attracts many species of common and, occasionally, rare butterflies.

Hagg Bank Bridge

Hagg Bank Bridge near Wylam was built in 1876. It was the first railway bridge to cross the Tyne in a single span, with a deck that was supported by a wrought iron arch. The last train crossed the bridge in 1968.

Hagg Bank Bridge is now part of the country park and was restored to its original colours in 1997, with financial help from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Information for Dog Walkers

The park is a great place for walking dogs, but walkers are encouraged to keep dogs under control and to be considerate towards other park users by clearing away dog faeces into the bins provided. If walking dogs near the park boundary or on the rights of way outside the park, extra care should be taken to keep dogs under close control to avoid worrying farm stock.

Tyne river water safety

Swimming in the river is not advisable as the water is cold and the flow can change rapidly.
Always wear British Standard buoyancy aids or life jackets when boating.
Note the location of the lifebelt before going on the water.
Keep away from the river when it is in flood.

Tyne Riverside Country Park Centre is located at Low Prudhoe on the banks of the river Tyne near Prudhoe railway station.

County Hall: 0345 600 6400 / Visitor Centre Kitchen: 01661833154

The country park is a short walk from Wylam and Prudhoe train stations and Tyne Valley bus routes.

To find out how to get there by public transport, view bus company information here.

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