We will head down King Street before turning north and following some quiet footpaths out of town.

Climbing the steps up to the Dolly Peel statue, we will be rewarded with a stunning view looking westward up the river.

From here, we will return to the riverside path and follow it back to The Word.

Difficulty: Easy

Time: 45 mins

Distance: 1.5 miles

Total height climbed along the route: 111ft

Terrain: Good footpaths (concrete or tarmac) throughout the walk.

Steps: There is a steep set of steps leading up to the Dolly Peel statue then again on return to the riverside.

Wheelchair accessible: No

Toilets: There are toilets at The Word.

Public transport to The Word:

South Shields Interchange (bus and metro) is only a 5 minute walk from The Word. The ferry landing is only 3 minutes away.