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3About Old Walker
Old Walker lies along the Tyne's south bank, just east of Newcastle city centre via the A187 Walker Road. Most visitors make short hops from central Newcastle or arrive from the A1 for longer regional journeys. The area retains strong links to its shipbuilding past, including the naval yard where HMS Illustrious was constructed during the Second World War.
Where is Old Walker on the map?
Old Walker is in England, at 54.983, -1.550 - about 3 km east of Heaton.
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- Wellington St, Newcastle upon Tyne175 kW
- Benton Ale House, Newcastle Upon Tyne75 kW
- 117 Great North Road, Newcastle upon Tyne50 kW
- 2 Hillhead Parkway, Newcastle upon Tyne50 kW
- Callerton Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne50 kW
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Play a pub crawl round in Old Walker
Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Old Walker. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.
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What is the closest airport to Old Walker?
The closest airport to Old Walker is Newcastle International Airport, 20 km (about 38 min by car). Other airports nearby: Teesside International Airport.