Fishy adventures on Gold Island

Walks, England, Northumberland
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Fishy adventures on Gold Island

Wark, Northumberland

by mrlizer

  • 1hr 30m / 1.1km
  • 31

A short walk along the North Tyne, onto a wee island. With a stop for some minnow fishing and wildlife spotting.

  • Parking
  • Picnic spot
  • Dog friendly
  • Great views
  • Water feature

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  1. We parked up next to this gate, there is enough space for a couple of cars.

    Step 1: We parked up next to this gate, there is enough space for a couple of cars.

  2. Right next to the car is this tree with a swing that goes into a deep swimming pool in a slow moving section of the north Tyne.

    Step 2: Right next to the car is this tree with a swing that goes into a deep swimming pool in a slow moving section of the north Tyne.

  3. Too cold for a dip today so we go through the gate and follow the cut grass path along side the river.

    Step 3: Too cold for a dip today so we go through the gate and follow the cut grass path along side the river.

  4. A look back down the river you can see the bridge over to Walk village.

    Step 4: A look back down the river you can see the bridge over to Walk village.

  5. Carrying on along the path there are lots of spots to sit down and admire the stunning surroundings.

    Step 5: Carrying on along the path there are lots of spots to sit down and admire the stunning surroundings.

  6. No stopping yet, we carry on towards the island.

    Step 6: No stopping yet, we carry on towards the island.

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