Newcastle

Yet another modern marina we are due to visit on our big trip for summer 2014. Royal Quays is actually closer to the mouth of the Tyne than Newcastle city centre but is an ideal spot for us to visit on our way up the coast. With easy 24/7 all states of tide access via a large lock, modern facilities and a fuel berth on the river it seems like a sensible stop of on our way from Whitby to Eyemouth being pretty much in  the middle of both at 50 miles from Whitby and 60 miles from Eyemouth. If time and weather permit we may venture further up river and into Newcastle city centre for a few hours before heading back to the marina for an easy start to sea the following day.

 Another set of pier heads to aim for at the mouth of the Tyne.

 Waiting pontoon for the lock on the starboard side of the channel with the fuel berth in the foreground.

 A larger modern marina with all the facilities one would expect. This will be our last chance to stock up with essentials on our way up the coast as our next few days are in small harbours and ports.

Perhaps we might get to share the river with one of these huge cruise liners as their terminal is right next to the marina entrance.