Five of the top places to walk your dog in and around Newcastle this summer

The weather is lovely, and it is time we treated our four legged friends after a long winter and grey spring.
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But where are the best places to walk your dog in the region during the summer months?

Dogs love going on walks whatever the weather, but the warmer days are great for owners, and these are our top tips for places to go at this time of year if beach bans are in place.

Walker Riverside Park

These are some of the top palces to walk your dog this Spring. Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty ImagesThese are some of the top palces to walk your dog this Spring. Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images
These are some of the top palces to walk your dog this Spring. Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images
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Away from traffic, on the banks of the Tyne and plenty of paths so no walk needs to be the same – Walker Riverside Park is ideal for dogs and owners.

The site boasts a large car park for easy access as well as routes which can see dogs head east up Hadrian’s Way for stunning sunrise views in the morning or west where owners can pick up a drink at St Peter’s Marina before heading back. With no true start and end point, it is ideal for those who like to vary the lengths of their walks.

Part of the walk also follows National Cycle Route Path 72 for anyone who rides with their dog in tow.

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Pipewellgate

Easy to reach from the city centre, yet tucked away enough for pets to get away from the hustle and bustle of city living this path on the Gateshead side of the Tyne starts at the Swing Bridge and walkers can head west for as far as they want.

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Observing the city from afar, there are also plenty of photo opportunities if the evening sun sets in a cloudless sky over the river.

Those looking for a long walk with a stop halfway can walk to The Staiths Cafe before heading back up the riverside.

Paddy Freeman’s Park

Perfect for dogs who don’t mind getting their paws wet, this park between Jesmond and Longbenton has a small boating lake as well as a large play area for kids.

Ideal for a quick morning walk before work, the park has paved paths throughout, meaning your pet shouldn’t get too dirty on those muddy mornings!

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Anyone wanting to extend their walk can head through the trees to the west and head towards the northern top of te Town Moor.

Jesmond Dene

One of the best open public spaces in the city, Jesmond Dene has something for everyone. From a children’s play area to the Jesmond Food Market on Armstrong Bridge twice a month in addition to a series of paths which span the length of the site there is lots on offer.

As the warm weather approaches, the area bursts into life with plenty of shade for the furriest of dogs.

Fans of long walks can start at Ouseburn’s City Stadium before crossing Newington Road and approaching the park from the south.

Tyne Riverside Country Park

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A site full of meadows, woodland and riverbanks, Tyne Riverside Country Park near Throckley is a dog walker’s paradise.

Away from the city centre, the site offers a spot to unwind while your dog makes the most of the wide open spaces and variety of surroundings.

The site is also home to another stretch of Cycle Route 72, meaning walkers can head whichever direction they please and still find safe paths.