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Like its neighbour Redburn Dene, Chirton Dene, which was created out of the former dock area in 1998, follows the natural watercourse. The dene has water as its central theme, and the aptly titled 'Water Landscape' first appears 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. This bridge crosses part of the central pool with reed beds on either side. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk

Marsh Woundwort is an erect perennial plant that can grow up to 80 centimetres in height. At its best in sunlit places beside ponds, lakes, rivers and streams, Marsh Woundwort is also found in damp meadows and on some roadside verges. Like its neighbour Redburn Dene, Chirton Dene, which was created out of the former dock area in 1998, follows the natural watercourse. The dene has water as its central theme, and the aptly titled 'Water Landscape' first appears as a mountain stream, followed by reed beds (where this specimen was found), 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

Like its neighbour Redburn Dene, Chirton Dene, which was created out of the former dock area in 1998, follows the natural watercourse. The dene has water as its central theme, and the aptly titled 'Water Landscape' first appears 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. This bridge, which bears a passing similarity to a traditional Japanese bridge, straddles the outlet of the central pool at the head of the cascades. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk

Like its neighbour Redburn Dene, Chirton Dene, which was created out of the former dock area in 1998, follows the natural watercourse. The dene has water as its central theme, and the aptly titled 'Water Landscape' first appears as a mountain stream, followed by reed beds (seen here), 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

Like its neighbour Redburn Dene, Chirton Dene, which was created out of the former dock area in 1998, follows the natural watercourse. The dene has water as its central theme, and the aptly titled 'Water Landscape' first appears as a mountain stream, followed by reed beds, a central pool (seen here), 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

Like its neighbour Redburn Dene, Chirton Dene, which was created out of the former dock area in 1998, follows the natural watercourse. The dene has water as its central theme, and the aptly titled 'Water Landscape' first appears 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. This hexagonal shelter stands above the cascades and close to the central pool, which is just visible in the background. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk

Like its neighbour Redburn Dene, Chirton Dene, which was created out of the former dock area in 1998, follows the natural watercourse. The dene has water as its central theme, and the aptly titled 'Water Landscape' first appears as a mountain stream, followed by reed beds, a central pool, a cadence and a boggy area, before culminating in a series of cascades (seen here) which tumble down to the Albert Edward Dock. The retaining wall of the cascades carries a number of soft stone tablets along its length, each with a word from the quote, "If water were words what would the Tyne say?" The metal lettering glinting in the pond below the words retorts, "The tide is turning". The artwork is known as 'The Tide is Turning' and was created by Alec Peever. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk

Once the burn ran in a culvert, but now being restored to nature

Like its neighbour Redburn Dene, Chirton Dene, which was created out of the former dock area in 1998, follows the natural watercourse. The dene has water as its central theme, and the aptly titled 'Water Landscape' first appears 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. This wooden pier projects into the central pool and makes a good viewing point. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk

Weeping willows (Salix babylonica) are native to China and are popular worldwide for their unusual weeping branches. It grows rapidly, but has a short lifespan, between 40 and 75 years. Like its neighbour Redburn Dene, Chirton Dene, which was created out of the former dock area in 1998, follows the natural watercourse. The dene has water as its central theme, and the aptly titled 'Water Landscape' first appears as a mountain stream, followed by reed beds, a central pool (alongside which these trees grow), 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