England Coast Path - North East Section South Bents to Amble

From the stunning Souter Lighthouse to the small fishing harbour at Amble, this section of the route passes many monuments and includes a ferry ride across the Tyne. Industry, tourist sites, lovely beaches and history are all covered in this section of the walk. The walk involves paved foothpaths as well as dirt footpaths and sand dunes. Many of the sections are accessible and details are given in the individual section details.

Stages of the route

This route needs several days, find the details below:

1. S

   England Coast Path - Amble to Druridge Bay Country Park

   6.91 km 9 m 3 m

   Amble marks the start (or end) of the England Coast Path, however this will be extended further into Northumberland in time. Amble is known as the 'friendliest port' and is a good place to explore before starting the walk along the dunes with stunning beaches and nature reserves to explore along the way.

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2. 2

   England Coast Path - Druridge Bay Country Park to Cresswell

   7.47 km 15 m 7 m

   This walk along the dunes and golden sandy beach passes a number of nature reserves. There is an abundance of wildlife but also grazing animals along this stretch, it is nature at its best.

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3. 3

   England Coast Path - Cresswell to Newbiggin Point

   7.15 km 5 m 7 m

   From Cresswell, the England Coast path continues to wind its way across the dunes but for much of the walk you will see the Newbiggin Power Station up ahead, the first suggestion of the North East's industrial heritage. The walk finishes at the Newbiggin Maritime Centre which provides information on the maritime history of the area. This is a walk of contrasts.

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4. 4

   England Coast Path - Newbiggin to Cambois

   7.33 km 8 m 11 m

   This section of the England Coast Path begins at the Newbiggin Maritime Centre and then follows the promenade to the Needles Eye. After this the path continues to hug the coast where care needs to be taken as there is erosion here. The walk ends at North Blyth, an industrial area which includes the dock and mouth of the River Blyth if you wish to explore further.

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5. 5

   England Coast Path - Cambois to Blyth Promenade

   9.72 km 10 m 12 m

   This one way walk is part of the English Coast Path. It is an easy walk around River Blyth however does include a strech across fields and along the north bank of the River Blyth which can be muddy. The walk ends in Blyth where the walk can be extended to the beach rather than finishing on the Quayside.

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6. 6

   England Coast Path - Blyth Harbour to Seaton Sluice

   5.63 km 10 m 1 m

   This section of the English Coast Path begins at the Quayside which hosted the Tall Ships in 2016, then continues through Ridley Park to the beach with its colourful beach huts, and then follows the Eve Black Way through the dunes to Seaton Sluice.

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7. 7

   England Coast Path - Seaton Sluice to St Mary's Lighthouse

   3.09 km 6 m 18 m

   This section of the England Coast Path is deliberately short so that a visit to Seaton Delaval Hall can be included as well as a visit to St Mary's Lighthouse (tides permitting). The route passes the villages of Seaton Sluice, Hartley and Old Hartley along cliff tops.

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8. 8

   England Coast Path - St Mary's Lighthouse to Tynemouth Priory

   7.63 km 29 m 17 m

   This section of the England Coast Path starts at St Mary's Lighthouse and follows the coast through Whitley Bay and Cullercoats finishing at Tynemouth Priory. The walk itself follows the cliff tops for some time and then the promenade. However for those requiring pavements, the first part of the walk can follow the road rather than the cliff tops. This walk can be done in either direction as a section of the England Coast Path (or as an out and back).

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9. E

   England Coast Path - Tynemouth Priory to South Shields

   7.03 km 23 m 35 m

   This section of the England Coast path takes in some amazing views of the Tyne from both the south and north banks. It begins at the historic Tynemouth Priory, follows the quays along North Shields, taking the ferry across to South Shields affording some great views back across the Tyne to Tynemouth Priory at the end of the walk.

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