Nature Spotting at Souter Lightouse

Walks, England, Tyne and Wear, South Tyneside

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  • 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!

  • Step 2: Welcome to this circular walk from Souter Lighthouse to Whitburn Point Nature Reserve.

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

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

  • Head towards the bottom of the car park. Turn left taking the paved road by the lighthouse.

    Step 4: Head towards the bottom of the car park. Turn left taking the paved road by the lighthouse.

  • 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.

  • Now pass through both of the gates.

    Step 6: Now pass through both of the gates.

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