Pelaw Quarry Nature Reserve walk (Walking for wellbeing)

Two pairs of legs walking on a path

Booking information

Free

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Up to 12 people

Description

This walk will take us through Carr-Ellison Park before heading south along leafy pathways to reach Pelaw Quarry Nature Reserve.


A former brickworks, the reserve is now home to grassland, woods and a large pond which serves as habitat to a large variety of plants, birds and insects. After leaving the reserve, we'll turn north to head back up to the library, as always, sticking to green spaces, quiet streets and parks where possible.


Difficulty: Moderate


Time: 1.5 to 2 hours


Distance: 3.5 miles


Total height climbed along the route: 43ft


Terrain: Good footpaths (concrete or tarmac) through the town. Some rough gravel paths through the nature reserve. There is one moderately steep path in the reserve but this can be easily avoided.


Steps: None


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.

The following buses stop very close to the library: 26, 27

Where's this event hosted?

Location

Hebburn Library, Hebburn Library, Glen Street, Hebburn NE31 1AB, NE31 1AB

Where it's happening:

Hebburn Library