Roker Lighthouse – Whitburn Coastline loop from Stadium of Light

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Roker Lighthouse – Whitburn Coastline loop from Stadium of Light

Moderate

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114

hikers

Roker Lighthouse – Whitburn Coastline loop from Stadium of Light

03:45

14.5km

80m

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: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.25 km

Roker Lighthouse

Highlight • Historical Site

The lighthouse was built in 1856 but superseded by the construction of the new piers and lighthouses between 1885 and 1907.

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2.82 km

Seaside Sculpture Viewing Point

Highlight • Beach

3.83 km

Whitburn to Roker Beach Walk

Highlight • Trail

5.59 km

Finn's Labyrinth at Whitburn Beach

Highlight • Structure

Great for a photo

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5.69 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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9.37 km

Whitburn Beach

Highlight • Beach

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

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9.80 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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11.5 km

Whitburn Sands

Beach

12.8 km

Bede Memorial Cross, Roker

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Bede Memorial Cross was built in 1904 in dedication to Venerable Bede and Eadfrith of Lindisfarne. Bede was a Benedictine monk, author, scholar, teacher and is often referred to …

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