Gateshead has nearly 300km of public rights of way which form a network stretching from Wardley in the east to Chopwell in the west.
Some of these public paths are heavily used, both for recreation and for commuting, while others are quiet routes which give access to Gateshead's beautiful countryside.
As the highway authority, the Council maintains the rights of way network and protects the public's right to use it. We also work with user groups and landowners to improve access to the network for all users.