2014

NZ2456 : Bowes Railway Path at Kibblesworth

taken 10 years ago, near to Kibblesworth, Gateshead, England

Bowes Railway Path at Kibblesworth
Bowes Railway Path at Kibblesworth
Bowes Railway was originally a colliery railway built to carry coal from the pits at Dipton to the Tyne at Jarrow. The earliest section was designed by George Stephenson and opened on 17 January 1826, making it one of the world's first modern railways. The railway remained virtually intact until 1968. Between 1968 and 1974, most of the line was closed.

The path following the line of the railway has now been designated as Regional Route 11 of the National Cycle Network. The path is also designated as part of the Great North Forest Heritage Trail.

As can be seen here, the path sustained severe storm damage in 2012 and is due to be repaired and upgraded.

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NZ2456, 14 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Oliver Dixon   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 8 January, 2014   (more nearby)
Submitted
Thursday, 9 January, 2014
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NZ 2437 5636 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:54.0825N 1:37.2901W
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OSGB36: geotagged! NZ 2433 5635
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East-northeast (about 67 degrees)
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