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The Linnet Way – South Shields Coastal Cliffs loop from Souter Lighthouse

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North East England

The Linnet Way – South Shields Coastal Cliffs loop from Souter Lighthouse

Moderate

4.7

(22)

118

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The Linnet Way – South Shields Coastal Cliffs loop from Souter Lighthouse

02:56

11.1km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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233 m

Marsden Rock and Marsden Grotto

Highlight • Natural Monument

Lovely little cove with a hotel and bar at the bottom of the lift or you can take the stairs down

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2.46 km

The Linnet Way

Highlight • Viewpoint

well marked out path with a few gates, lovely views from here

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2.71 km

Cleadon Windmill

Highlight • Historical Site

great views from here on a clear day

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2.81 km

View from Cleadon Hills Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

great views from here

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6.20 km

Whitburn Coastline

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

For the courageous this stretch of walk takes you along the Whitburn coastline. Lots of care needed as it’s on rugged stony terrain. It may be impassable at high tide!

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7.83 km

Finn's Labyrinth at Whitburn Beach

Highlight • Structure

Great for a photo

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9.79 km

Marsden Rock Seabird Colony

Highlight • Natural

Just off Lizard Point is one of the many rock formations that line the coast. If you're a bird watcher it's a good place to stop and view the species or take a photo.

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10.2 km

South Shields Coastal Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

The coastline here is rugged with many limestone stacks, caves and headlands. The cliffs are a haven for seabirds. The following are regular visitors or have been seen here so …

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11.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.91 km

1.97 km

1.73 km

1.12 km

379 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.44 km

3.10 km

1.44 km

1.26 km

1.17 km

699 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Saturday 9 May

12°C

1°C

16 %

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The Linnet Way – South Shields Coastal Cliffs loop from Souter Lighthouse

Marsden Rock and Marsden Grotto

The Linnet Way

Cleadon Windmill

View from Cleadon Hills Local Nature Reserve

Whitburn Coastline

Finn's Labyrinth at Whitburn Beach

Marsden Rock Seabird Colony

South Shields Coastal Cliffs

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