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South Shields to Whitburn - Bede's way
Visorando Member
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bede's Way
18.71 mi
+243 ft
-249 ft
6 days
Easy
Departure from South Tyneside (England)
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.
Leam Lane to Boldon - Bede's Way
2.64 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.
Great North Forest Cleadon to West Boldon
3.27 mi
+75 ft
-85 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from South Tyneside (England)
This walk covers urban areas at the beginning and end, and in the middle a pleasant walk alongside the River Don. However fields will be in view throughout the walk. As such, some of the walk is along busy roads and includes a level crossing.
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.
Promenade at South Shields
2.78 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from South Tyneside (England)
This short, flat walk is easy to do with children. It can be broken up with activities, but be aware there are no railings on the north side of the pier.
England Coast Path - South Shields to Souter Lightouse
3.13 mi
+125 ft
-92 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from South Tyneside (England)
This section starts in the busy seaside town of South Shields and winds along the cliff tops to Souter Lighthouse (National Trust). The section starts on the South Shields promenade and then follows a gravel footpath suitable for cycles, wheelchairs and pushchairs. This then turns to a narrower footpath at Marsden roundabout, however there is an alternative pavement along the road for those who need a flatter surface.The route then passes Marsden Grotto and final arrives at Souter Lighthouse.
England Coast Path - North East Section Durham, Hartlepool and Sunderland
50.93 mi
+988 ft
-997 ft
13 days
Easy
Departure from South Tyneside (England)
This section of the England Coast Path includes some of the most spectacular and varied coastline in the North East. Heavily industrialised in the past, the coastline is slowly being reclaimed by nature and includes busy marinas, seaside resorts and wild clifftops supporting a range of flora and fauna. The area also has many denes, steep wooded ravines, which can be explored as side trips from the main England Coast Path. This section utilises the Durham Heritage Coast Path.
England Coast Path - Souter Lighthouse to Roker
4.89 mi
+33 ft
-36 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from South Tyneside (England)
This section begins at Souter Lighthouse and follows the England Coast Path through Whitburn and Seaburn to Roker. The England Coast Path itself runs along the cliff tops and is a narrow footpath from Souter Lighthouse to South Bents where it joins the main public footpath. From there, the promenade can be followed to Roker. The end of this section overlaps with the Weardale Way allowing walkers who have arrived from Weardale to continue their walk.
Great North Forest Hylton Castle to Whitburn
5.41 mi
+151 ft
-223 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Sunderland (England)
This section of the walk begins at Hylton Castle (English Heritage) before passing through Hylton Dene, then passes through urban areas before crossing farmland and onto the pretty village of Whitburn and the coast line of Whitburn and Seaburn.
England Coast Path - Tynemouth Priory to South Shields
4.37 mi
+75 ft
-115 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from North Tyneside (England)
This section of the England Coast path takes in some amazing views of the Tyne from both the south and north banks. It begins at the historic Tynemouth Priory, follows the quays along North Shields, taking the ferry across to South Shields affording some great views back across the Tyne to Tynemouth Priory at the end of the walk.
Whitburn to Seaburn Park - Bede' Way
1.35 mi
+16 ft
-72 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from South Tyneside (England)
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. This the 5th section begins at Whitburn with a stroll through the village and into Cornthwaite Park before following the seafront to Seaburn Park
Great North Forest Whitburn to Cleadon
4.73 mi
+266 ft
-125 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from South Tyneside (England)
This stretch of the walk does not pass through any forests, however it takes in a beautiful stretch of the North East coast, an historic lighthouse, old lime kilns, nature reserve, water tower and windmill, overlapping with Bede's Way and the England Coast Path.
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