Chirton Burn near The Parks Sports Centre, North Shields

Image: © Geoff Holland Taken: 30 Oct 2020

This is the first sighting hereabouts of the Chirton Burn which, at this point, has just emerged from a small culvert. When the first edition of the Ordnance Survey Six-Inch map of the area was published in 1865 this area was clearly shown as 'Chirton Dene' with 'Chirtondene House' standing at its head. This dene and burn have, since 1998, become a central feature of Chirton Dene Park, part of the Royal Quay's Regeneration Project. The park has water as its central theme, with the aptly titled 'Water Landscape' first appearing as a mountain stream, followed by reed beds, a central pool, a cadence and a boggy area, before culminating in a series of cascades which tumble down to the Albert Edward Dock. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk

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