The Keelman’s Way is a popular footpath, that forms part of the Sustrans Regional Cycle Route and runs along the south of the Tyne connecting Wylam via Blaydon and Dunston to Gateshead and the Riverside. It has been eroded by the River Tyne in recent years such that as of 3rd Feb 2021 a section has now been closed between Clara Vale and Wylam. The Keelman’s way is a recognised footpath that is maintained by Gateshead council, is on private landed owned by Cemex (a multinational building materials company) and also runs parallel and very close to the railway line (owned by Network rail) that connects Newcastle to Carlisle. Over recent years a section of the path has eroded significantly and has been diverted on a number of occasions. The erosion has continued such that the path has now become unusable and further diversions are not possible due to the proximity to the railway line. The Council, in combination with two of the regions combined authorities recently launched a £337m programme to “to transform the way people travel around the North East” (see; https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/11981/North-East-launches-377-million-bid-to-transform-sustainable-travel). However a failure to maintain a key and popular part of infrastructure that supports this aim by connecting pedestrians, cyclists and rail users means that residents will be forced to use private vehicles or taxis to make these journeys, with implications on both the environment and public health.