Ryton Map

Ryton map, view the Tyne and Wear village of Ryton, located in the county of Tyne and Wear, England.

Detailed Street Map of Ryton Tyne and Wear & Guide to the Area

Ryton Map Tyne and Wear: Interactive map of Ryton, displaying the village situated in the county of Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Ryton area and a Ryton village centre map, showing Ryton Cemetery and Ryton Cricket Club.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Ryton map are: Ryton Village Green, St Mary's Church Ryton, Ryton Willows Nature Reserve, Ryton Library, Grange Road Surgery, Chainbridge Medical Partnership, Ryton Dental Clinic, The Runhead, The Ye Olde Cross, The Fox and Hounds, The Half Moon Inn, The Lane Head, Il Capo Pizza, The Coffee Quarter, The Greenhouse Cafe, Top Nosh Ryton, The Bakehouse, Taste of India, The Artisan Tea Rooms, M Sutherland Butchers, Andrew Craig Estate Agents, Co-op Food Ryton, Sainsbury's Local Ryton, Boots Ryton, Sparkles Hair and Beauty, Ryton Carpets, Ryton Community Infant School, Ryton Junior School, Crookhill Primary School, Emmaville Primary School, St Agnes Catholic Primary School, Thorp Academy, Stargate Primary School, Barmoor Hub Community Centre, Ryton Methodist Church, Ryton Baptist Church, Ryton Social Club, The British Legion Ryton, The Ferndene, The Ryton Hotel, Ryton Methodist Hall, Ryton & Crawcrook Albion Football Club, Ryton Rugby Club, Stargate Ponds Nature Reserve, Clara Vale Village Hall, Blaydon Leisure and Primary Care Centre.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Blaydon, Winlaton, Swalwell, Greenside, Crawcrook, Clara Vale, Stargate, Chopwell, Prudhoe, High Spen, Rowlands Gill, Gibside, Stella, Newburn, Lemington, Westerhope, Denton Burn, Benwell, Scotswood, Fenham, West Denton, Throckley, Chapel House, Kenton, Fawdon, Gosforth, Low Fell, Team Valley, Lobley Hill, Whickham, Dunston, Sheriff Hill, Eighton Banks.

Ryton sits quietly on the south bank of the River Tyne, about seven miles west of Newcastle. It's one of those North East villages that still feels like a proper village, with its green, its pubs, and a strong sense of community. You're close enough to the city for an easy commute, but once you're back in Ryton, it feels a world away with its leafy streets, old stone buildings and countryside on the doorstep. It's a spot that blends rural charm with modern convenience.

The village has roots stretching back well over a thousand years, first mentioned in records as early as the 12th century. Originally a farming settlement, its position on the Tyne made it a quiet, steady community while the surrounding area boomed during the Industrial Revolution. While coal mining played a part locally, Ryton never became heavily industrialised like some of its neighbours, which has helped it keep much of its village character intact. These days, it's grown into a popular residential area for those who want a quieter lifestyle with easy access to Newcastle. The population now sits at around 8,000, forming part of the wider Gateshead district.

There's plenty to enjoy right in and around the village. Ryton Willows Nature Reserve sits just down by the river, offering peaceful walking trails and plenty of birdwatching. The village green remains a lovely centrepiece, often hosting local events. St Mary's Church, dating back to the 13th century, sits proudly overlooking the Tyne, and gives you a real sense of the village's long history. A short drive takes you to National Trust's Gibside estate, packed with woodland walks, Georgian gardens and panoramic views. For a bit more history, English Heritage's Prudhoe Castle sits a few miles west along the river.

The wider Tyne and Wear area opens up plenty more. Newcastle is right on the doorstep, with its shopping, restaurants, nightlife, football, and cultural attractions. Gateshead brings the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, The Glasshouse, and the Angel of the North. Sunderland offers beaches and parks, while South Shields provides the seaside amusements and golden sands. Over to the coast, Tynemouth and Whitley Bay give you proper seaside charm with plenty of cafes, pubs, and long walks along the shore. The Metrocentre in Gateshead is also nearby, packed with shops and entertainment.

Getting to Ryton is nice and straightforward. The A1 is just a short drive away, giving easy road access north and south. While Ryton doesn't have its own Metro station, nearby stations at Blaydon, Gateshead and Newcastle offer rail and Metro connections across the region. Local buses run regularly into Newcastle, Gateshead and the surrounding villages. Newcastle International Airport is only about 15 to 20 minutes away by car, offering a full range of domestic and international flights.

Tyne and Wear, officially formed in 1974, pulls together Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, South Tyneside and North Tyneside into one compact slice of the North East. The county's full of contrast — old shipyards and modern tech hubs, Roman forts and busy city centres, old mining villages and miles of coastline. The people here are proud of where they're from, and that North East friendliness shines through wherever you go.

We hope you found this Ryton tourist map useful for your visit to the area.

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