South Shields to Sunderland coastal walk

A walk from South Shields metro station to Sunderland metro station along the coastal paths passing Souter Lighthouse and Marsden Grotto.

Link to Souter Lighthouse opening times and entrance fees.

Location

Country : England

County/Region : South Tyneside

Postcode : NE33 1BT (approx. location)

GPS Position : -1.43335 Lon | 54.99810 Lat

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Grade

Challenging linear walk

Distance : 16.22km / 10.1 miles

Ascent : 244m / 801ft

Descent : 227m / 745ft

This walking route has been tracked using a GPS device.

View of Tynemouth Priory from a distance

Comments

Posted on 23 September 2021.
Sections of the route have been a little spoilt by the coastal erosion barriers that have been placed along the cliff edge but still a very nice walk.

Written by Chris

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