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South Shields Coastal Cliffs – Trow Point and Quarry loop from Stadium of Light

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United Kingdom

England

North East England

South Shields Coastal Cliffs – Trow Point and Quarry loop from Stadium of Light

Hard

4.6

(20)

125

hikers

South Shields Coastal Cliffs – Trow Point and Quarry loop from Stadium of Light

06:06

23.4km

160m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.38 km

Roker Park Lake

Lake

3.10 km

Whitburn Sands

Beach

5.60 km

Finn's Labyrinth at Whitburn Beach

Highlight • Structure

Great for a photo

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7.95 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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9.50 km

View of Marsden Bay and Arch Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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11.0 km

North Side of Frenchman's Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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11.1 km

Trow Point and Quarry

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Fantastic walk along the stunning northeast coast

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13.1 km

Path Alongside Frenchman's Bay

Highlight • Beach

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

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14.9 km

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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20.4 km

Seaburn Beach

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is a beautiful sandy beach with a long shoreline and scenic views over the North Sea. Along the shore you can explore a promenade, beach huts and many cafes and amenities.

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23.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

3.76 km

2.35 km

1.35 km

332 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

3.78 km

3.27 km

2.38 km

949 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 4 July

19°C

15°C

34 %

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South Shields Coastal Cliffs – Trow Point and Quarry loop from Stadium of Light

Finn's Labyrinth at Whitburn Beach

South Shields Coastal Cliffs

View of Marsden Bay and Arch Rock

North Side of Frenchman's Bay

Trow Point and Quarry

Path Alongside Frenchman's Bay

Marsden Rock and Marsden Grotto

Seaburn Beach

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