Natural landmarks · North East England
River Tyne
Also known as: Afon Tyne
In or near Acomb.
River Tyne in England North East, United Kingdom.
Mike Quinn — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hexham · 2.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
River Tyne is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
Photo gallery
Official information
The River Tyne is a significant natural feature in the British landscape, influencing the geography and ecology of the area. It has historically supported human settlement and industry, serving as a vital resource for transport, power, and recreation.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tyne Watersmeet SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The River Tyne is a river in North East England. Its length (excluding tributaries) is 73 miles (118 km). It is formed by the North Tyne and the South Tyne, which converge at Warden near Hexham in Northumberland at a place dubbed 'The Meeting of the Waters'. The Tyne Rivers Trust measure the whole Tyne catchment as 2,936 km2 (1,134 square miles), containing 4,399 km (2,733 miles) of waterways.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 54.9888, -2.1304
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Acomb
- Postcode
- NE46 4RY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Hexham — 2.8 km
- Official site
- books.google.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q216373 (CC0)
- wikipedia: River Tyne (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Warden Railway Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Warden, Northumberland
Castles · 0.5 km
Church of St Michael
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Constantius Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.6 km
Warden Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.7 km
Warden Castle
Castles · 0.7 km
Motte castle, 170m west of Warden parish church
Literary houses · 0.7 km
Border Counties Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Hexham Old Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.4 km
Acomb
Towns & cities · 1.4 km
War Memorial to North-East of Church of St John
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
Church of St John of Beverley
Abbeys & priories · 1.6 km
Nearby
📷 3Historic bridges · North East England
Warden Railway Bridge
Warden Railway Bridge in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · North East England
Warden, Northumberland
Warden, Northumberland — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · North East England
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael — church in Warden, Northumberland, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · North East England
Constantius Bridge
Constantius Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic bridges · North East England
Warden Bridge
Warden Bridge in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near River Tyne
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Riverside Leisure Holiday Park
Riverside Leisure Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Tyne Green Holiday Park
Tyne Green Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Heathergate Country Park
Heathergate Country Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Fallowfield Caravan Park
Fallowfield Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5B&Bs · North East England
The Station Inn
The Station Inn — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · North East England
County Hotel
County Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5
📷 6
📷 7Historic pubs · North East England
The Vicars Pele
The Vicars Pele in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North East England
Anchor Hotel
Anchor Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Travellers' Rest Inn
Travellers' Rest Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Wellington Inn
Wellington Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
More natural landmarks in this region
📷 4Natural landmarks · North East England
Cleveland Way
109-mile horseshoe trail around the North York Moors and its sea cliffs.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North East England
The Hand Stone
The Hand Stone — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North East England
The Face Stone
The Face Stone — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is River Tyne?
- River Tyne is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode NE46 4RY), in the parish of Acomb.
- What is River Tyne?
- River Tyne in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to River Tyne?
- The nearest railway station is Hexham, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE46 4RY.
- Is River Tyne a protected site?
- Yes — River Tyne is part of the Tyne Watersmeet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to River Tyne?
- The nearest railway station is Hexham, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE46 4RY.