Bede's Way
Bede's way is a 12 mile walk linking the twin monastic sites of St Paul's in Jarrow and St Peter's at Monkwearmouth in Sunderland. The walk is split into 6 easily walked sections which can be walked individually or all together. So why not follow in the footsteps of pilgrims and explore the North East's religious heritage.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 18.71 mi -
Average duration: 6 days -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 243 ft -
Descent: - 249 ft -
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Highest point: 256 ft -
Lowest point: 10 ft
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Country:
United Kingdom
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City:
South Tyneside -
Start/End: N 54.963773° / W 1.479734° -
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Other walks in the area
Leam Lane to Boldon - Bede's Way
Visorando Member2.64 mi
+49 ft
-10 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from South Tyneside (England)
Bede's way links the twin monastic sites of St Paul's in Jarrow and St Peter's at Monkwearmouth in Sunderland. The walk is split into 6 easily walked sections which can be walked individually or all together. So why not follow in the footsteps of pilgrims and explore the North East's religious heritage. This 2nd section begins at Leam Lane and ends at Boldon following the River Don Path.
The Way of Learning - Jarrow to Durham
39.64 mi
+1,798 ft
-1,604 ft
5 days
Difficult
Departure from South Tyneside (England)
This hike is one of the Northern Saints' Trails starting at the monastery site and church of St Paul in Jarrow, famous for St Bede, following the Bede's Way and then passing the University of Sunderland, the twin church of St Peter, Penshaw Monument, before continuing to Chester-le-Street, the ruined Finchale Priory and finishing at Durham Cathedral.
Jarrow to Boldon - Way of Learning
4.38 mi
+135 ft
-102 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from South Tyneside (England)
The Way of Learning is one of the Northern Saint's Trails and connects several historic centres of learning across the North East. This 1rst section begins at the historic St Paul's Church, the site of the monastery where St Bede lived and studied. The first part of the Way of Learning follows the same route as Bede's Way so look for either marker on the way.
St Paul's to Leam Lane - Bede's Way
1.80 mi
+33 ft
-36 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from South Tyneside (England)
Bede's way is a walk linking the twin monastic sites of St Paul's in Jarrow and St Peter's at Monkwearmouth in Sunderland. The walk is split into 6 easily walked sections which can be walked individually or all together. So why not follow in the footsteps of pilgrims and explore the North East's religious heritage. This the 1rst section begins at St Paul's and follows the River Don.
Boldon to South Shields, Bede's Way
2.46 mi
+33 ft
-20 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from South Tyneside (England)
Bede's way is a walk linking the twin monastic sites of St Paul's in Jarrow and St Peter's at Monkwearmouth in Sunderland. The walk is split into 6 easily walked sections which can be walked individually or all together. So why not follow in the footsteps of pilgrims and explore the North East's religious heritage. This 3rd section begins on New Road in Boldon and continues past Tilesheds Local Nature Reserve to King George Road in South Shields.
Boldon to Whitburn - Way of Learning
5.24 mi
+174 ft
-223 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from South Tyneside (England)
The 2nd stage of the Way of Learning passes through villages and farmland before reaching the coast at Whitburn. The main landmark on this journey is Cleadon Windmill. This sits at the highest point of the Cleadon Hills and provides views across the countryside and North Sea.
Great North Forest West Boldon to Washington Village
5.46 mi
+98 ft
-43 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from South Tyneside (England)
This slightly longer section has it all, stretches through countryside, housing developments, industrial areas, a museum, nature reserve and historic house. This section winds its way through Washington New Town, and although you will pass many industrial areas and new houses, you will also see evidence of the collection of villages which existed long before the new town.
South Shields to Whitburn - Bede's way
2.71 mi
+151 ft
-161 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from South Tyneside (England)
Bede's way is a walk linking the twin monastic sites of St Paul's in Jarrow and St Peter's at Monkwearmouth in Sunderland. The walk is split into 6 easily walked sections which can be walked individually or all together. So why not follow in the footsteps of pilgrims and explore the North East's religious heritage. This the 4th section begins in South Shields and finishes at Whitburn Hall passing Cleadon Hills and Windmill.
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