(S) From the car park, take the path heading in a northeast direction along the cliff tops. This will pass behind the houses and school. Follow this path around the coastline to Souter Lighthouse, following any signs for the England Coast Path (ECP).
(1) At Souter Lighthouse, take either the path around the cliff tops or the more direct one to the old car park now sealed off. The path here will bend to the left and meet the Coast Road.
(2) Cross the Coast Road and take the path leading up to the old Lime Kilns. Continue along this path (north) until you come to a path junction at the Caravan Park.
(3) Turn left (west) and follow the path along the edge of the caravan park until you reach Lizard Lane.
(4) Cross Lizard Lane and take the left (southwest) path which skirts the bottom edge of Marsden Old Quarry Local Nature Reserve which will be on your right. Whitburn Golf Club will be on your left.
Alternative route avoiding the golf course: If you do not wish to walk across the golf course, take the right path which skirts the top of Marsden Old Quarry Local Nature Reserve and exit the reserve at the White Horse Inn. Walk along Quarry Lane and then turn left into The Lonnen, then turn left into Hillside passing the nursery. At the end of Hillside continue following the path south until you reach (6).
(5) When you reach the houses there are several paths, turn right over the stile and carefully cross the golf course following the markers and staying off the green. Go through the gate and continue until you reach the access road.
(6) Turn right onto the access road, this will bend to the left and then to your right. Continue along this path (west) until you reach Sunniside Lane, then turn right (north) continuing to walk along the road.
(7) When you reach the gateway for the Cleadon Water Tower, take the path to your left (west). You will have fields on your left and houses on your right. This is part of the Bede's Way/Way of Learning. When you reach Sunderland Road, the walk ends here at The New Ship Inn (E).