So, it's my turn (Nigel) as threatened! Again another day without the cars - bus to the quayside and a lovely stroll under 5 of the bridges over the Tyne. The weather was a bit changeable, wet weather jackets were on and off all day! The history of the industrial Tyne is well covered by information panels along this stretch, so I won't dwell on that. More bridges at Blaydon and then the wonderful reclaimed Newburn Riverside development.
The Tyne Rowing Club were running a regatta down here so our swift detour to the Boathouse at Newburn saw us with no real ale - but some very happy rowers!!! Mind you, our lunch in Ryton Willows was really well sheltered from the breeze but not the horns urging the rowers on.
The golf course below Clara Vale made for an interesting section and the occasional train to wave at. Exiting from the track through Wylam Station car park led us straight to another Boathouse! This time 14 real ales on tap, smokers queued up outside and a real fire creating the most almighty fug inside. Steve and I managed some light beers and the girls were more appreciative of tea! Off to the station and onto the train back to Newcastle - a great day of just over 10 miles and good beer to finish!
Next time - Day 3 - Wylam Station to Riding Mill Station with Steve or Maggie
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