South Shields Memory Walk

Date

11 October 2025

Starting location

Bents Park

Fundraising target

£160

The challenge

Share advice, laughter, and support at the South Shields Memory Walk. And when you cross the finish line, celebrate with your medal, knowing you have walked for a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.

The meeting point and route

South Shields Memory Walk will start and finish in the event site at Bents Exhibition Park, which is located off Sea Road right by the beach. Find us using postcode NE33 2LD, alternatively enter ///rams.heats.submit into the What3Words App. Please note, this area is on grass.

To make sure everyone's included, there are two routes to choose from on the day of Memory Walk.

A shorter 1.5km route, which is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all ages and abilities.

The longer 7km route has amazing views of the North East coastline, and is more challenging with some muddy patches so don’t forget your wellies and walking boots! This route is not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs due to the nature of the pathways.

Please note the route and distance is subject to change, and suitable footwear is recommended.

*The map above can be expanded for more detail. Simply click the box in the top right corner.
**Please note the route is subject to change.

Travel Information

Please consider the most sustainable method of transport.

By car

There is no dedicated event parking, please use parking available in the town or local public transport.

By train

Use the Yellow line from Newcastle Central Station to the South Shields Transport Interchange. From here you can either walk, cycle, catch the bus or take a taxi to Bents Park.

By bus

From the South Shields Transport Interchange you can catch the Stagecoach number 10 bus which stops outside Bents Park. For further information, please visit Stagecoach.

Facilities and accessibility

Dogs allowed on leads
Toilets
Refreshments

The meeting point is on grass. The short route is on pavement and suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs with assistance. There is no dedicated event parking however there are several local car parks nearby. The South Promenade car park (NE33 3NB) has accessible blue badge car parking available (parking charges apply).

Fundraising

Aim to raise £160, or as much as you can, so you can support more people affected by dementia now, and in the future.

Lots of tips and tricks are included in your fundraising pack you receive through the post, but you can get started now by checking out our fundraising page!