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3About Walker
Walker is a former shipbuilding area on the Tyne's north bank, reached via the A186 from Newcastle city centre or the A1 motorway. The A1058 Coast Road provides pleasant routes to Tynemouth, whilst Newcastle Airport sits 15km northwest. Electric vehicle drivers benefit from over 400 public fast chargers across the area. The district houses Segedunum Roman Fort, marking Hadrian's Wall's eastern terminus with its distinctive 35-metre viewing tower.
Where is Walker on the map?
Walker is in England, at 54.974, -1.553 - about 3 km south-east of Heaton.
How far is Walker from where I am?
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EV Chargers in Walker
- 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
Data source: OpenChargeMap
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2Race a karting track in Walker
Race a karting track generated from the real streets of Walker.
St. Peter's ApexMediumPlay a pub crawl round in Walker
Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Walker. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.
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What is the closest airport to Walker?
The closest airport to Walker is Newcastle International Airport, 20 km (about 38 min by car). Other airports nearby: Teesside International Airport.