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North Side of Frenchman's Bay – View of Frenchman's Bay loop from South Shields

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North East England

North Side of Frenchman's Bay – View of Frenchman's Bay loop from South Shields

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5.0

(3)

494

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North Side of Frenchman's Bay – View of Frenchman's Bay loop from South Shields

00:39

6.24km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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41 m

The New Crown

Highlight • Other

68 m

Running Man and Dog Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

1.31 km

View of Frenchman's Bay and Coastal Cliffs

Highlight • Beach

Great view and walk along the cliffs to this cove

Tip by

1.61 km

North Side of Frenchman's Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

great little photo opportunity, on a good day you might see purple sandpipers and turnstones

Tip by

2.22 km

View of Frenchman's Bay

Highlight • Natural

Nice bench with a lovely view of North Shields and South Shields beach.

Tip by

3.20 km

View of Marsden Bay and Arch Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

great walk / hike or cycle. great moment for a photo

Tip by

5.48 km

Great North Run Finish Line

Highlight • Settlement

Nice relaxing walk with a few pubs on the way

Tip by

6.24 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.35 km

576 m

129 m

126 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.43 km

2.46 km

170 m

126 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 17 August

19°C

13°C

23 %

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North Side of Frenchman's Bay – View of Frenchman's Bay loop from South Shields

The New Crown

Running Man and Dog Sculpture

View of Frenchman's Bay and Coastal Cliffs

North Side of Frenchman's Bay

View of Frenchman's Bay

View of Marsden Bay and Arch Rock

Great North Run Finish Line

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