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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 (seen here just beyond the footpath), 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 desire path down a grass-covered slope dotted with wild flowers makes for a direct descent to the bridge across the Chirton Burn. 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 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

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 (part of which is seen here), 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

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

This small plaque is attached to the wooden boards of a footbridge crossing the Chirton Burn. The word 'What' stokes your curiosity, and as you lean over the bridge to look further you see a sculpting on the bed of the burn below. The flat stone sculpting takes the form of two circular pieces held together by metal bolts. The upper stone has the following words inscribed in it: "What is stronger than stone? Deeper than river? There is a hole in the centre of this upper stone through which you can see inscribed in the lower stone the words: "Each other/Kin". The sculpting was created by Alec Peever and writer Linda France. 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, 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

This bridge, which crosses the Chirton Burn gives pedestrian access from Howdon Road to Chirton Dene. 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

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