North Shields Embankment Walkway

As part of our ambitious plans to improve North Shields and transform the town into a residential location of choice and an attractive, family-friendly destination we are installing a new embankment walkway linking the town centre to the Fish Quay.

The designs include a new high-quality walkway, aimed at improving access where accessibility can be difficult between the improved town centre and vibrant Fish Quay, making it easier for people to travel between the two parts of town.

The walkway will feature green open spaces and there will be different route options to suit every need, including step-free routes and steps with handrails, as well as a direct route from top to bottom via steps.

The scheme has been designed with environmental sustainability and safety at its heart and it will become an attraction in its own right and provide benefits for health and wellbeing. 

The aim is to attract more people to the area and vastly improve the appearance of the local landscape.

The scheme remains on track for completion in December 2024.

Residents and businesses will be kept up to date with the progress of works with frequent letters, which can be found below.

If you have any questions about our plans for North Shields or the ongoing regeneration works you can contact us by:

Email: AmbitionNS@northtyneside.gov.uk

Tel: (0191) 643 4830