A short walk along the river (Walking for wellbeing)

Photo of two pairs of legs walking on a path

Booking information

Free

This activity is part of the programme.

There are free places on offer for eligible people. Book here now
Up to 12 people

Description

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.

Where's this event hosted?

Location

The Word, The Word, 45 Market Place, South Shields NE33 1JF, NE33 1JF

Where it's happening:

The Word