Saltwell Park Blooming Trail

Walks, England, Tyne and Wear, Gateshead
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Saltwell Park Blooming Trail

Low Fell, Tyne and Wear

by nationaltrust

  • 50 minutes / 2km
  • 9

A lovely wee step-free circular walk around pretty Saltwell Park. Great for families and those on wheels. Some small inclines and declines.

  • Wildlife
  • Wheel friendly
  • Public toilets
  • Public transport
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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