
Newcastle Central to Civic
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- 30 minutes / 1.9km
- 21
A not so direct route to the Civic Centre taking in a handful of Newcastle’s best locations
Download a PDF for Saltwell Park Blooming Trail - Saltwell Park Blooming Trail guide.
Step 1: Welcome to the Big Blooming Walks. We've teamed up with the National Trust to bring you a series of special spring walks celebrating the most beautiful time of year. Get ready to stop and smell the blooms! Let’s go.
Step 2: This walk is step-free and starts at Little Theatre entrance to Saltwell Park. Nearest bus stop is Saltwell Park on Rodsley Ave (bus: 54, 865). A free car park is available at the south side at Low Fell (NE9 6DT). Dogs on a lead.

Step 3: The park is open from dawn until dusk. Start the walk at the Little Theatre entrance to Saltwell Park. Head through the metal gate.

Step 4: Continue straight down the tarmac path with this spectacular view over the park. Get ready to take the path to the right.

Step 5: Follow the path around to the right and get ready to take the next left.

Step 6: Take the left hand path in between these trees.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
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