Derwenthaugh, Gateshead, on the River Derwent

Derwenthaugh Riverside Park

Waterside landscape

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5.2

Wildland

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Why it's Wildland

5.2

A former coke-works site has been reclaimed for people and wildlife. The Derwent Fish Pass is a distinctive reminder that this is both a riverside landscape and a working part of the river’s ecology.

The park’s appeal lies in a tangible change of scene: former industrial land reclaimed for wildlife, with the River Derwent and its fish pass at the heart of the story. The supplied sources support that character, but not detailed visitor facilities or a specific walking circuit.

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Derwenthaugh, Gateshead, on the River Derwent

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The experience

Explore a riverside park reclaimed from the former Derwenthaugh Coke Works. The supplied research highlights the River Derwent, its fish pass, and opportunities to look for birds including red kites and kingfishers. No specific circuit or visit duration is verified.

Things to do

See the Derwenthaugh Fish Pass

Look for the fish pass that allows fish to travel up the River Derwent towards the reservoir.

Look for river birds

The supplied source names red kites and kingfishers among the birds to look for in the park. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

Explore the reclaimed landscape

Take in the contrast between the park’s industrial past as the former Derwenthaugh Coke Works and its present role as a place for people and wildlife.

Make a day of it

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Riverside and fish-pass visit

01
Explore the riverside park; confirm current access and route details before setting out.
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Look for the Derwenthaugh Fish Pass and watch for birds such as red kites and kingfishers.

When to go

· Not specified in the supplied sources.

The supplied research does not identify a best season or give month-by-month wildlife guidance.

Check local conditions before visiting; route surfaces and weather guidance are not specified in the supplied sources.

What to look for

01
Look for the Derwenthaugh Fish Pass and notice how the former coke-works site has been reclaimed for people and wildlife. Red kites and kingfishers are identified in the supplied source as birds to look out for
02
sightings are not guaranteed.

The story

Industrial heritage; former Derwenthaugh Coke Works

Best time to go

Not specified in the supplied sources; check local conditions before visiting.

No best time is established by the supplied sources. Check local conditions before setting out.

How long to spend

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Perfect for

Walkers · Wildlife lovers · Families

Practical information

Opening & access

A riverside country park on the reclaimed site of the former Derwenthaugh Coke Works. Check current access and route conditions before visiting.

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Food & drink

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Dogs

The source row marks the park as dog friendly; check current signage and any local rules before visiting.

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Accessibility

The source row marks the listing as wheelchair accessible, but no supporting detail about paths or facilities is provided. Check current conditions before visiting.

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