(09 Nov 2014, 8:05 pm)Andreos1 wrote Jimmi

The only tip I will give, is to make yours unique from everyone else's.
Find somewhere new or different.

Otherwise, you have the potential to duplicate what is already out there already.

Aye I'd agree, but this can be quite difficult at times too. Most of my Sapphire X21/X22 photos were taken in between Ashington and Bedlington, but it was a right carry on, as I don't know the area. I generally just take some of the longer routes once in a while, and keep my eyes open en-route, for places to go back later.

(09 Nov 2014, 8:13 pm)Jimmi wrote I've got some ideas for places in Chester, but do feel free to give me some ideas for more places.
I don't know Gateshead that well, so I'm looking for ideas and when I get to know the place a bit better I can dig deeper into Gateshead and possibly find some new spots.

I've always fancied trying Chester Moor (since Andreos1 suggested it), but never quite got round to it. Just outside of Chester (Northlands) is quite a good place, and there's a decent frequency too. Other than that, I'd suggest perhaps just jumping on a bus for a stop or two outside of the town centre, and see what it's like there?

There's plenty places in Gateshead. Quayside, Swing Bridge, and the Baltic being the most obvious if you want Quaylink shots. There's also Jackson Street (but I'd have your witts about you there), Low Fell, and various spots up Deckham bank. Near the Riverside Depot isn't bad either, as the traffic flow makes it easy to get good shots. 

Newcastle is a bit of the same, but there's a fair bit opportunity in the City Centre. Especially around New Bridge Street, High Street West, John Dobson Street and Blackett Street. St Mary's Place makes it a bit easier for good shots, with there being traffic control in place at the moment.