Tyne walkway

[stumps]

I keep getting pestered by my kids to take them fishing, anyone fished the walkway recently as it's nice and safe for them with a chance of catching something.

[sless]

theres lots of fish coming from the walkway at the minute

[roncoe]

The walkway

Where is the walkway, i have same 9
yr old who wants to go fishing

[stumps]

tyne walkway

The best way i can describe it is that it's on the southern side of the Tyne next to the sailing club and pier. Keep the sailing club to your right and follow the path around to the left. It's in front of the last set of houses which look out towards North Shields fish quay.

Safe for kids as it's got railings all the way along.

[roncoe]

tyne walkway

hanks mate, i know where you mean

[Markie1]

One thing you need to be aware of when fishing the walkway is that it's very difficult to hold the bottom unless you fish it on a small tide. Anything above a 2.5 metre tide will result in you and the kids losing gear. A better place to take them is the Customs House. It's a lot easier for the kids to fish and you have the added benefit of the Customs House facilities. The kids can use the toilets and buy drinks to take out.

[dicky mint]

whereabouts is customs house markie

[GodWithaRod]

Just up from the Shields ferry landing IIRC.

[roncoe]

customs house

toilets and takeaway drinks!! .....pee over the side and bread and water like the old days lol

[Charlie_Thompson]

pee over the side

How dare you - it's traditional round these parts to find a doorway or sheltered nook on a pier, rubbish bin (if it hasn't already been used for firewood) or up against a lampost in an area used by non anglers for pleasant walks and general enjoying stuff. What is it with these people btw .

[Markie1]

The Customs House is pretty well signposted but us oldies know it as the Mill Dam. Just head towards the Market place and you cant miss it.