Ouseburn Circular

Start: Spiller's Car Park (Ouseburn South), Hadrian’s Wall Path, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1BU

(S/E) From the car park, turn left along Hadrian's Wall Path and cross the road to The Tyne Bar. Bear left around the pub (Maling Street) then take the path to your left under the bridge alongside Ouseburn. Look to your right to see the Ouseburn Graffiti Wall. Continue to follow the footpath (Riverside Walk) passing under the bridge at Byker Bank.

(1) On reaching Panhaggerty Bridge, you can choose to cross the bridge to visit the Ouseburn City Farm. After the visit follow the path on the west bank of Ouseburn under Byker Bridge. Alternatively, continue along the path on the east bank until you join Foundary Lane, turn right and follow the road underneath Byker Bridge. Walk underneath the railway bridge (Byker Viaduct) then take the left-hand path and walk underneath the second railway bridge (Ouseburn Viaduct).

(2) For a shorter walk, turn left to Stepney Road, otherwise to continue the walk turn right follow this path keeping to the left (unless you wish to explore City Park with its running track). Continue northwestwards along the edge of the park until you reach a path junction. Take the second path (westwards) exiting the park on Stoddard Street. Turn left. To your right you will see the NewBridge Project (an art space worth exploring if it is open). Continue down Stoddard Street until you reach Shieldfield Lane.

(3) Turn left into Shieldfield Lane. The Biscuit Factory, another art gallery, is to your right. At the end of the road, turn right into Stepney Road (2). Continue under the railway lines along Stepney Road. Northern Print, yet another art gallery worth a visit, is in front of you. Turn left along Stepney Bank and follow the road around bearing right at the Ship Inn into Lime Street passing Jim Edwards Studio Gallery and Stepney Bank Stables. Across the road is Seven Stories with book related events and exhibitions.

(4) Continue southwards down Lime Street until you reach Byker Bank Bridge, cross the road with care and continue into Ouse Street where you will find the Victoria Tunnels. Continue to the end of Ouse Street. Cross Walker Road and walk towards the William Coulson Monument.

(5) Walk down Horatio Street noting the building to your right, the Sailors Bethel. At the end of Horatio Street cross the road and walk between the apartment buildings to the River Tyne. Turn left and walk along the Hadrian's Wall Path until the path turns left. Follow this to Quayside then turn right crossing Ouseburn and returning to the car park (S/E).

Transport: Park in the Spiller's Car Park on the Quayside. Quaylink bus Q2 from the Haymarket Bus Station stops at Spiller's Quay next to the car park entry. Note this is a circular bus which stops on the return journey.

Faciliites: There are a large number of pubs, bars, cafes and takeaways along the route so there are plenty of opportunities to stop for refreshments. The Tyne Bar marks the start of the route near to the car park.

Accessibility: This walk is along pavements and can be shortened at (2). There are lots of things to see and do along the way so this walk is for everyone.

• Bottleworks - On the first section of the walk you will pass the Bottleworks. This local gallery showcases local artists's work. 8 Riverside Walk, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1LX. Between (S/E) and (1).
• Ouseburn City Farm - This charity runs the farm for enrichment purposes, it is free to visit and there are a range of animals. There is also a cafe here. Ouseburn Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PA (1).
• The Biscuit Factory - This art gallery has continually changing exhibitions and is well worth checking out. 16 Stoddart Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1AN (3). 
• Seven Stories - This is the National Centre for Children's Books, a must stop-off if you have children with you. 30 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 2PQ (4).
• Victoria Tunnels - Find out the history of minings and experience what it was like to go into a bomb shelter during the Second World War. Office: 51 Lime Street, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ. The entrance to Victoria Tunnels is on Ouse Street, between (4) and (5).