Waterways > Ouseburn (Ouse Burn)
Ouseburn (originally known as Ouse Burn)
Ouseburn runs through the Ouseburn district of Newcastle Upon Tyne before flowing into the River Tyne. In 2007 a barrage was built across the waterway, with a navigable lock, opening in 2009. However, the lock is out of the use for most of the time – for the reasons why, see here.
Ouseburn Map
Facts & Stats
0.4 mile
(0.6km)
The navigable length of Ouseburn.
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