Lent Walk 7: Bede's Way Boldon to St Pauls Jarrow

Blackthorn Bridge at the start

Tunnel with graffiti

a bank of violets

And some cowslips

the path by the River Don

the River Don

Entrance to the Tyne Tunnels

Graffiti bridges

walking under the A19

lovely mosaic on the path

St Pauls, Jarrow

I knew I had to do this walk today (Good Friday) to complete the course during Lent.  So, having put it off for a day or two and despite the not so good weather, I caught the bus to Boldon and set off.  Once I get out there walking, it's great.  I could see how the trees are greener than they were two weeks ago - the leaves are really coming through now.  I'd almost completely forgotten this part of the walk and was pleasantly surprised by the path along the river Don.  It may not be the most scenic and I certainly wouldn't like to be down there of an evening, but it has got something about it, a definite little treasure in this urban environment.  I also had the distinction of walking over and then under the A19.  There were violets and cowslips along the way too.  I finished the walk in St Paul's church - atmospheric as ever - and there was just time for tea and scone at Jarrow Hall before walking back home in the now persistent rain.