Nature reserves, parks & green spaces in Gateshead

Derwent Walk Country Park

Urban park· 962 ha

Derwenthaugh Country Park

Urban park· 556 ha

GIBSIDE

Grade I registered historic park and garden

Historic· 204 ha

Watergate Forest Park

Urban park· 168 ha

Garesfield Golf Club

Conifer· 139 ha

DERWENT WALK

Derwent Walk is a 124-hectare Country Park in Gateshead, North East England. The park boasts a mix of woodlands and riverside paths, providing habitats for various wildlife, with opportunities for walking, cycling, and enjoying nature.

Country park· 124 ha

Whickham Golf Club

Golf course· 114 ha

Garesfield Golf Course

18 hole Par 72

Golf course· 97 ha

Heworth Golf Club

18 hole Par 71

Golf course· 94 ha

Ravensworth Golf Club

18 hole par 69

Golf course· 88 ha

Ryton Golf Club

Golf course· 84 ha

Tyneside Golf Club

Golf course· 77 ha

White Hill

Urban park· 75 ha

Derwent Walk Country Park

Broadleaved· 57 ha

Lintzford Wood

Conifer· 53 ha

Sherburn Green Wood

Conifer· 49 ha

Milkwellburn Wood

Conifer· 48 ha

DERWENTHAUGH

Derwenthaugh is a 47-hectare Country Park located in Gateshead, North East England. Visitors can explore woodlands and meadows that host diverse animal species, with trails for walking, cycling, and enjoying the natural surroundings.

Country park· 47 ha

Mill Wood - Broadleaved woodland

Broadleaved· 45 ha

BRADLEY PARK

Grade II registered historic park and garden

Historic· 43 ha

Eastswood Park

Broadleaved· 41 ha

Snipes Dene Wood

Conifer· 40 ha

RYTON WILLOWS

Ryton Willows is a 37-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Gateshead, North East England. This site is characterized by wetland and willow scrub habitats, home to diverse wildlife including waterfowl and butterflies, and is ideal for nature walks.

Nature reserve· 37 ha

Silverhill Wood

Conifer· 36 ha

Derwent Walk Country Park

Broadleaved· 35 ha

Birtley Golf Club

Golf course· 34 ha

Craghead Wood - Conifer woodland

Conifer· 34 ha

Crown Gardens

Urban park· 33 ha

Holy Cross Church

Broadleaved· 32 ha

Friarside Wood

Broadleaved· 32 ha

Betty Plantation

Broadleaved· 31 ha

Saltwell Park

Urban park· 29 ha

Chicken's Wood

Broadleaved· 28 ha

Derwent Walk Country Park

Broadleaved· 27 ha

Lintzford Wood - Broadleaved woodland

Broadleaved· 26 ha

Axwell Park

Broadleaved· 26 ha

Chopwell Park

Broadleaved· 25 ha

Wallace's Gill Wood

Broadleaved· 24 ha

West Wood

Conifer· 24 ha

SALTWELL PARK

Grade II registered historic park and garden

Historic· 23 ha

Longacre Wood

Broadleaved· 23 ha

Watergate Forest Park

Plantation· 22 ha

SHIBDON POND

Shibdon Pond is a 21-hectare local nature reserve situated in Gateshead, North East, England. The area features a large pond surrounded by wetlands, which host an array of waterfowl and plants, offering visitors activities like birdwatching and walking.

Nature reserve· 21 ha

Path Head Wood - Broadleaved woodland

Broadleaved· 21 ha

Clinty Wood

Conifer· 20 ha

Haghill Wood

Broadleaved· 19 ha

Coalway Plantation

Broadleaved· 18 ha

Oliver Henderson Park

Urban park· 18 ha

Coppy Wood - Woodland plantation

Plantation· 17 ha

Lintzford Wood - Broadleaved woodland

Broadleaved· 17 ha