Walks and wildlife sites
Love Exploring App
We are delighted that the Love Exploring App is now available in South Tyneside.
The app, which is free to download, allows you to follow guided trails around the area and discover more about our rich history, public art and places to visit.
There is also a games section which takes you into the world of augmented reality - you may even meet some dinosaurs on your travels!
Find out more at Love Exploring App
South Tyneside Family Discovery Trails
South Tyneside Council has created walks and trails for families to take part in. There are many walks within South Tyneside, these include walks along the beaches, coastlines, parks and hills.
For full details about the walks including activities to complete along the way, visit:
South Tyneside Family Discovery Trails
Walks and wildlife sites leaflets
There are many leaflets available providing more information about the sites of wildlife interest and walks within South Tyneside.
Choose from the list below to open a printable PDF document for each walk.
Sites of wildlife interest
- Hebburn Riverside364.29KB
- Monkton Fell184.18KB
- Primrose local nature reserve449.08KB
- River Don Salt Marsh227.15KB
- Station Burn and Colliery Wood201.52KB
- Newton Garth and Tilesheds Local Nature Reserve190.94KB
- Temple Park405.73KB
- Boldon Flats222.4KB
- Cleadon Hills local nature reserve484.14KB
- Marsden Old Quarry nature reserve408.55KB
- Magical Meadows129.46KB
- The Coast: River Tyne to Trow Point163.85KB
- The Coast: Trow Point to Lizard Point264.29KB
- The Coast: Lizard Point to Whitburn223.46KB
Self guided walks
- Miller's Trail4.06MB
- Walks for all seasons5.87MB
- Hebburn Riverside Nature Trail4.82MB
- Bede's Way734.24KB
- Hebburn to Millennium Bridge Walk4.48MB
- South Tyneside Heritage Trail4.4MB
- Coastal Trail1.13MB
- Branch Out From Brockley4.62MB
Self guided heath walks
- Monkton Fell and South Hebburn260.09KB
- Temple Park and Cleadon Water tower598.13KB
- Coastal893.34KB
- Urban History: Hebburn431.25KB
- Urban History: Jarrow306.6KB
- Urban History: South shields (Walk 1)233.84KB
- Urban History: South shields (Walk 2)448.05KB
Long distance routes and national trails
For more seasoned walkers, horse riders and cyclists, there are a number of local and national long distance routes which can be found in the North East.
For information on these routes, visit:
New for 2020-21 is the Northern Saints Trails, a series of 6 walking trails across the North East which are based on ancient pilgrimage routes. The Way of Learning route links Jarrow to Sunderland and then Durham.