The River Tyne / ˈ t aɪ n / ⓘ is a river in North East England. Its length (excluding tributaries) is 73 miles (118 km). [ 1 ] 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'.

Dec 24, 2024 · River Tyne, river in northern England, flowing for 62 miles (100 km) into the North Sea below Newcastle upon Tyne. It is formed near Hexham by the confluence of the North Tyne, with its tributary the Rede, and the South Tyne.

Today, River Tyne remains important to both industry and tourism sectors within Newcastle upon And Gateshead. The river hosts numerous visitor attractions like museums that provide insights into its rich history plus architectural landmarks such as bridges that represent marvels of engineering feats over time.

Newcastle upon Tyne, or simply Newcastle (/ nj uː ˈ k æ s əl / ⓘ new-KASS-əl, RP: / ˈ nj uː k ɑː s əl / ⓘ NEW-kah-səl), [5] is a cathedral city and metropolitan borough in Tyne and Wear, England. It is England's northernmost metropolitan borough, located on the River Tyne's northern bank opposite Gateshead to the south.

The River Tyne stretches out to over 100 kilometers (62 miles) in length and is formed by the two rivers, the North Tyne and the South Tyne, that both converge in Haxham in Northumberland, this area has thus been nick-named ‘Waters Meet’ as the two rivers meet and join here.

The Tyne is one of the most iconic rivers in the UK and is around 73 miles (118km) in length. Its two main tributaries (sources) are the South Tyne and the North Tyne, which converge at Warden Rock near Hexham at a placed known as ‘Watersmeet’.

Jan 12, 2025 · It lies on the north bank of the River Tyne 8 miles (13 km) from the North Sea. Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. The settlement dates from the Roman period, when a fort was built on a site close to the present Tyne Bridge.

Tyne and Wear Metro: Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead: 1981: 54°57′52″N 1°36′50″W: King Edward VII Bridge East Coast Main Line: Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead: 10 Jul 1906: 54°57′48″N 1°36′58″W: Redheugh Bridge A189 road: Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead: 18 May 1983: 54°57′43″N 1°37′8″W: Scotswood Bridge A695 road ...

Jul 18, 2021 · Starting as tiny trickles in the hills of Cumbria and Northumberland, the River Tyne stretches 73 miles from source to mouth. The waters of the North and South Tyne come together at what is...

6 days ago · The Redheugh Bridge over the River Tyne from Newcastle to Gateshead which was closed on Friday 24th January 2025 because of high winds during Storm Éowyn (Image: Craig Connor/ChronicleLive)