The Derwent is a tributary of the River Tyne, which it joins at Derwenthaugh near Gateshead.

The river flows for 35 miles from its origin, where two streams, Beldon Burn and Nookton Burn meet approximately a mile west of Blanchland, to Derwenthaugh where it flows into the River Tyne (the confluence is between Blaydon and the MetroCentre complex).

On its journey, the River Derwent flows through places such as Allensford, Shotley Bridge, Blackhall Mill and Rowlands Gill.

The Derwent Walk Country Park at Rowlands Gill[1] is named after the river.

[2] The Muggleswick-born writer, John Carr, wrote a 40 verse poem "Ode to the River Derwent".