A coffee shop in Newcastle has been named one of the best places you can paddleboard to.
Paddle UK has released a list of hidden pubs and coffee shops you can visit while paddleboarding, as more people give up busy roads for rivers.
Elsie’s Riverside Coffee Shop can be found along the River Tyne and is worth visiting during a paddleboarding session.
The café is hugely popular with locals and draws people out of the city for a visit.
What is Elsie’s Riverside Coffee Shop like?
On the coffee shop, Paddle UK said: “Like the name suggests, Elsie’s Riverside Coffee Shop is located along the River Tyne.
“As it’s situated right on the riverside, it makes a great spot for a coffee whilst you’re out on your paddleboard.
“The best paddleboarding route to follow is along the River Tyne, starting at the Newburn Country Park Slipway and heading to Peter’s Basin Marina Paddle Trail.
“It’s a 8.5 mile route that offers unique views of Newcastle, and passes iconic bridges.”
For those who love savoury snacks, the coffee shop has sausage rolls and pies on offer from the Busty Bakery as well as sandwiches.
The café also bakes loads of scones each week, including fruit, cheese, and feta and jalapeno scones.
You can find sweet treats from muffins and cakes to lemon meringue pies that should give you a boost on your journey.
Of course, you can grab a coffee to warm you up while paddleboarding.
Rich Ramsdale, Head of Recreation at Paddle UK, said: “Paddleboarding is more than just exercise.
“Whether it’s paddleboarding with friends, or trying out SUP yoga paddling gives people the chance to slow down, switch off and reconnect with nature.
“It’s great that we’re seeing more people explore their local waterways, discover independent cafes and pubs, and experience places they simply wouldn't see from the road.”
What do reviews say about Elsie’s Riverside Coffee Shop?
The coffee shop has multiple five-star reviews on Restaurant Guru.
One person wrote: “Adorable riverside cafe offering a wide range of hot and cold food.
“Beautifully decorated, very clean and very welcoming.
“Dog friendly so perfect stop off after walkies for lunch.
“Will definitely be telling all of my friends about this little gem.”
Another person wrote: “My go to place every time I’m in the area.
“The best scones in the northeast and the happiest staff ever.
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“Dog friendly and a warm and cosy atmosphere.
“Never been? You’re missing out.”
Will you be stopping off at Elsie’s Riverside Coffee Shop while paddleboarding? Let us know in the comments.
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