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North East England

Roker Beach – Roker Lighthouse loop from Whitburn

Hiking trails & Routes

North East England

Roker Beach – Roker Lighthouse loop from Whitburn

Moderate

5.0

(7)

471

hikers

Roker Beach – Roker Lighthouse loop from Whitburn

02:02

7.86km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

971 m

Whitburn Sands

Beach

2

1.25 km

Seaside Sculpture Viewing Point

Highlight • Beach

3

2.14 km

Roker Beach

Highlight • Beach

Canny little beach with icecream, fish and chips, and toilets nearby.

Tip by

4

4.03 km

Roker Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great promenade with plenty views and eateries

Tip by

4.32 km

Beach

Beach

6

5.23 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 …

Tip by

7

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The lighthouse was built in 1856 but superseded by the construction of the new piers and lighthouses between 1885 and 1907.

Tip by

8

6.45 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.

Tip by

9

7.18 km

View of the Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

a fantastic beach for people of all ages

Tip by

10

7.59 km

Whitburn to Roker Beach Walk

Highlight • Trail

B

7.86 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.02 km

2.32 km

1.46 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.69 km

3.31 km

842 m

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Thursday 8 October

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9°C

82 %

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