Tyne Bridges & Quayside
Famed for its seven bridges spanning the steep Tyne Gorge, the Quayside of Newcastle & Gateshead is best experienced from the water. There is no jostling for position here as you quietly paddle beneath the bridges, snapping pictures and enjoying the view as you go. Discover two millennia of chequered history, countless engineering innovations and see the cultural renaissance that is transforming the city.
Highlights typically include: a unique way to see the city, explore hidden gems among the urban landscape and enjoy tales of the cities past, present and future.
Price: £54 per person.
Suitable for: Adults and accompanied children ages 16+.
“I had a fantastic day and enjoyed all of the talks by the instructor about the buildings etc. I would definitely recommend this to anyone. Fantastic experience. Thank you”
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FAQs
Where and when do I meet the guide?
We have attached the arrival and end times of your tour onto the booking invoice as a handy reminder because we know you might be booking months in advance and so you can make plans for the rest of your day around this experience.
Your guide will be waiting for you opposite the Slug and Lettuce at the Marina Gate.
What will I see and do?
After a briefing from your guide and a relaxed warm up, we’ll launch our kayaks from Newcastle City Marina, just beneath the Tyne Bridge. Tours always start with a quick kayak skills lesson on the water so you get a feel for the boat. Depending on the tide and the flow of the river, we’ll head east to the Millennium Bridge and Ouseburn or west towards Dunston Staithes. Your guide will interpret the cityscape as you paddle with occasional stops for tales of the city and to take pictures.
The latter half of the tour is usually when we ‘go with the flow’ of the river, so you can just relax and take it all in. Tours last around two hours.
Who is this tour suitable for?
This tour is suitable for adults and accompanied teens ages 16+. You should be comfortable around water and able to swim 25m. You should also be generally fit, healthy and able to undertake moderate exercise without difficulty.
What do we provide?
A professional and qualified adventure guide
Premium, UK manufactured sit-on kayaks from Tootega
Dry cag and dry pants to pull on over your clothes, if required
All the necessary safety equipment
What do I need to bring?
Closed toe footwear that you don’t mind getting wet (e.g. wetsuit boots or old trainers)
Clothes you would typically wear for fitness activities, appropriate for the day’s temperature and weather
Towel, dry clothes and dry shoes for afterwards
On warm days, water for hydration and sun cream to protect your skin
A camera or phone in a dry case if you wish to take your own pictures
Unsuitable Clothing
The following clothing items are prohibited on the River Tyne as they may impede the effectiveness of the Buoyancy Aid in the unlikely event of submersion.
Hiking Boots, Healed Shoes, Wetsuit Boots
Jeans, Dresses
Heavy Coats, Down Jackets, Padded Jackets
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