Marsden Old Quarry Nature Reserve (walking for wellbeing)

From the library, we will walk down to Cleadon Park and cut through the houses to join the popular Linnet Way. This path will take us across South Shields Golf Course and along a path running above the old quarry. From here, on a clear day, there are superb views to the north all the way up to the Cheviot Hills. On our return, we will walk through the nature reserve itself and then up the side of Cleadon Park.  

• Difficulty: Moderate
• Time: 1 hour 50 mins
• Distance: 3.9 miles
• Total height climbed along the route: 274 ft
• Terrain: The paths around and in the old quarry are mostly of earth or rock. They are uneven and quite steep in places.
• Steps: None
• Wheelchair accessible: No
• Toilets: There are toilets at Cleadon Park Library.

Public transport to Cleadon Park

There are bus stops immediately outside Cleadon Park Library. Frequent services run from both South Shields and Sunderland.