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South Shields Coastal Cliffs – The Linnet Way loop from Whitburn

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North East England

South Shields Coastal Cliffs – The Linnet Way loop from Whitburn

Moderate

4.8

(30)

153

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: September 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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

Tip by

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

Tip by

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

6.14 km

Cleadon Water Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Built around 1860, the tower was part of the Sunderland and South Shields Water Company plant providing clean water to the nearby area. There was a Victorian steam-powered pumping station …

Tip by

6

6.44 km

The Linnet Way

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

7

6.69 km

Cleadon Windmill

Highlight • Historical Site

great views from here on a clear day

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8

6.79 km

View from Cleadon Hills Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

great views from here

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B

9.63 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.21 km

1.75 km

1.12 km

1.06 km

384 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.87 km

2.37 km

1.38 km

1.26 km

999 m

682 m

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Wednesday 7 October

13°C

6°C

21 %

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