Jesmond Dene
A leisurely walk (city/town) starting and finishing in Tyne and Wear, England, about 4.70km (2.92 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 1:15h. It is suitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
36m (118ft)
Descent
47m (154ft)
Max. Elevation
70m (229ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
83m (272ft)
Start
South Gosforth metro station
End
Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England
Distance
4.70km
(2.92mi)
(2.92mi)
Duration
~1:15h
Difficulty
Leisurely
Ordnance Survey Map
Created by jamesward783 on 24 Jan 2012
A lovely walk through Jesmond Dene by the Ouse Burn. The walk is enjoyable at any time of the year and only 10mins from Newcastle city centre. There's information on what you can see in the Dene at this website:Â www.jesmonddene.org.uk
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Waypoints
OS Grid NZ251679
Take the metro to South Gosforth.
OS Grid NZ255681
From the metro station, go down the hill to the second of the two roundabouts. The entrance to the dene is near here.
About 0.47 km (~0.29 miles) from 
OS Grid NZ254675
Follow the path alongside the Ouse Burn heading south.
About 0.53 km (~0.33 miles) from 
OS Grid NZ256672
The burn meanders south of Castle Farm Tennis Centre.
About 0.38 km (~0.24 miles) from 
OS Grid NZ259670
Pass the footbridge that crosses the burn and keep heading south.
About 0.36 km (~0.22 miles) from 
OS Grid NZ263661
The footpath crosses the burn and passes under the road.
About 0.94 km (~0.58 miles) from 
OS Grid NZ263655
Reach the southern end of Jesmond Dene then leave the burn.
About 0.66 km (~0.41 miles) from 
OS Grid NZ260653
Follow Springbank Road towards the city centre.
About 0.36 km (~0.22 miles) from 
Jesmond metro stationOS Grid NZ253654
Walk into the city centre or pick up the metro again here.
About 0.62 km (~0.39 miles) from 
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jamesward783
A great walk anytime of year, amenities are continuing to be added along this route and well worth a visit if your in Newcasle