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North East England

South Shields Coastal Cliffs – The Linnet Way loop from Whitburn

Hiking trails & Routes

North East England

South Shields Coastal Cliffs – The Linnet Way loop from Whitburn

Moderate

4.7

(27)

144

hikers

South Shields Coastal Cliffs – The Linnet Way loop from Whitburn

02:34

9.63km

100m

Hiking

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

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

773 m

Whitburn Beach

Highlight • Beach

great views from here, can see for miles on a clear day

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2

1.14 km

Finn's Labyrinth at Whitburn Beach

Highlight • Structure

Great for a photo

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3

1.24 km

Jacky’s Beach Stone Circle

Highlight • Beach

keep an eye out for this. really good that people keep adding to this and keep the tradition going

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4

3.80 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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5

6.44 km

The Linnet Way

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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6

6.69 km

Cleadon Windmill

Highlight • Historical Site

great views from here on a clear day

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7

6.79 km

View from Cleadon Hills Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

great views from here

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8

6.98 km

Bede's Way

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

great views from here

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9.63 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.83 km

2.13 km

1.12 km

1.06 km

384 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.87 km

2.75 km

1.38 km

999 m

881 m

682 m

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