Walking for Wellbeing – Hebburn to South Shields

Free

Suitable for all ages

This walk will start from Hebburn Library and end at The Word, South Shields OR join the walk from Jarrow Focus – departing at 11.45am.

On this lovely ramble to South Shields, we will cross the River Tyne twice: first through the pedestrian tunnel and then on the Shields Ferry.

From Hebburn Library, our walk will follow some quiet paths through Carr-Ellison and Campbell Parks.  We will then follow the River Don, passing Jarrow Bridge and St Paul’s Monastery along the way. After a short stop at Jarrow Focus, our route will take us across to North Tyneside via the Pedestrian Tunnel. The tunnel opened in 1951 and walking through it is like stepping back in time! Don’t forget to look out for the old county boundaries at the mid-point. On leaving the tunnel, our path will take us through East Howdon, Redburn Dene and Royal Quays. On a clear day, the views across the river are superb. We will finish by taking the ferry across to South Shields. The walk will end at The Word where refreshments will be provided.

You must bring a travel card or appropriate fare for the ferry and return journey home. Please also bring plenty of water and some snacks as this is a long walk.

Difficulty

Moderate

Time

4 hours 45 minutes (including ferry)

Distance

8 miles (4.6 miles if starting at Jarrow Focus)

Total height climbed along the route

390 ft

Terrain

Generally good footpaths or tracks throughout.

Steps

There are a few sets of steps on this walk.

Wheelchair accessible

No

Toilets

There are public toilets at Hebburn Central, Jarrow Focus, Royal Quays and near the North Shields Ferry landing.

Public transport to Hebburn

Hebburn Metro station is only a 5-minute walk from the library.

There is a bus stop very close to Hebburn Central for services 26 and 27.

Public transport to Jarrow

Jarrow Metro and bus stations are only an 8-minute walk from the library.

There is a bus stop outside Morrisons (close to Jarrow Focus) for services 10, 11 and 26.