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Overview

A linear walk along the cliffs and coast between Souter lighthouse and South Shields with a return by bus.

Friday, 7 February 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

The walk will be followed by a (voluntary) fish and chip lunch at Colemans.

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 41091 63484
Nearest postcode:
SR6 7SF
what3words:
manliness.sport.trendy
Start time:
10:30 am

Souter Lighthouse National Trust (southern car park). Charges apply. NT members free. Post code will be inaccurate. Post code for lighthouse (near cp entrance) SR6 7NH

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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