Loop Around the Lighthouse

Walk preview

1. Step 1: This new coastal walk was brought to you in partnership with TOG24 and National Trails to celebrate the renaming of the King Charles III England Coast Path (KCIIIECP). Expect family-friendly fun, lovely beaches and vitamin sea!

2. Step 2: Welcome to this short nature loop around Souter Lighthouse.

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   Step 3: There is a car park beside the lighthouse but local buses also come nearby including the C1 Sunderland - South Shields.

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   Step 4: The lighthouse is immediately visible but head back out of the car park to start this walk.

5. Step 5: Souter Lighthouse was opened in 1872 and was a marvel of its age. It was the first lighthouse in the world designed and built to be powered by electricity.

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   Step 6: Pass through the car park and follow the tarmac road down hill.