After leaving the library, we'll head towards St Bede's Church before taking a pleasant route through the streets and houses towards the lovely West Park. We'll have a good natter and a gentle stroll around the park before heading back, as always, choosing the quietest streets. 

• Difficulty: Easy

• Time: 50 mins

• Distance: 2 miles

• Total height climbed along the route: 31 ft

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

• Steps: Some very shallow steps

• Wheelchair accessible: No

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

Public transport to Jarrow

Both the Jarrow Metro and bus stations are about an 8-minute walk from the library.

There is a bus stop outside Morrisons (close to Jarrow Focus) for services 10, 11 and 26.