We will meet at the library before heading south through the town via Carr-Ellison Park. Our route takes us to the beautiful Pelaw Quarry Pond Nature Reserve where you will see a large number of wildfowl on the lake. From here, we will briefly join the Bowes Railway Path towards South Wardley Farm but will turn off to head up a low hill. This modest rise is worth the effort as it commands a lovely outlook on a clear day. Next, the path will take us north into Hebburn Riverside Park for the return to the library. There are places to sit and rest weary feet along the way, and to enjoy the wonderful views along the river.

• Difficulty: Moderate

• Time: 2 hours 10 minutes

• Distance: 5 miles

• Total height climbed along the route: 240 ft

• Terrain: A large section of this walk is on rough tracks which can be very muddy after wet weather. Walking shoes are recommended.

• Steps: There is a long set of steps where we exit the riverside park.

• Wheelchair accessible: No

• Toilets: There are toilets at Hebburn Library. However, there are no public toilets along the walk.

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.