Winter 10km Loops (Pier, Trow, Bents)
Technical sheet
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Activity: Walking
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Distance: 5.20 km
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Average duration: 1h 30
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Difficulty: Not specified
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Return to departure point: Yes
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Vertical gain: + 9 m
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Vertical drop: - 9 m
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Highest point: 14 m
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Lowest point: 3 m
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Country: United Kingdom
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District: South Tyneside
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Start/End: N 54.99828° / W 1.41207°
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 5 m - Start on
- 2 : km 0.01 - alt. 5 m - Turn right onto Promenade
- 3 : km 0.76 - alt. 3 m - Turn right onto South Pier
- 4 : km 0.78 - alt. 3 m - Turn left
- 5 : km 1.54 - alt. 5 m - Turn left
- 6 : km 1.55 - alt. 5 m - Turn left
- 7 : km 1.89 - alt. 4 m - Turn slight left onto Promenade
- 8 : km 2.89 - alt. 4 m - Keep right
- 9 : km 3.23 - alt. 5 m - Turn right
- 10 : km 3.3 - alt. 7 m - Turn left onto Sea Road, A183
- 11 : km 3.74 - alt. 12 m - Keep right onto Sea Road, A183
- 12 : km 3.77 - alt. 13 m - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bents Park Road
- 13 : km 4.51 - alt. 12 m - Turn right onto Beach Road
- 14 : km 4.76 - alt. 6 m - Turn right onto Sea Road, A183
- 15 : km 5.14 - alt. 7 m - Turn left
- S/E : km 5.2 - alt. 5 m
Other walks in the area
Promenade at South Shields
This short, flat walk is easy to do with children. It can be broken up with activities, but be aware there are no railings on the north side of the pier.
England Coast Path - South Shields to Souter Lightouse

This section starts in the busy seaside town of South Shields and winds along the cliff tops to Souter Lighthouse (National Trust). The section starts on the South Shields promenade and then follows a gravel footpath suitable for cycles, wheelchairs and pushchairs. This then turns to a narrower footpath at Marsden roundabout, however there is an alternative pavement along the road for those who need a flatter surface.The route then passes Marsden Grotto and final arrives at Souter Lighthouse.
England Coast Path - Tynemouth Priory to South Shields
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.
Great North Forest Cleadon to West Boldon
This walk covers urban areas at the beginning and end, and in the middle a pleasant walk alongside the River Don. However fields will be in view throughout the walk. As such, some of the walk is along busy roads and includes a level crossing.
South Shields to Whitburn - Bede's way
Bede's way is a walk linking the twin monastic sites of St Paul's in Jarrow and St Peter's at Monkwearmouth in Sunderland. The walk is split into 6 easily walked sections which can be walked individually or all together. So why not follow in the footsteps of pilgrims and explore the North East's religious heritage. This the 4th section begins in South Shields and finishes at Whitburn Hall passing Cleadon Hills and Windmill.
St Paul's to Leam Lane - Bede's Way
Bede's way is a walk linking the twin monastic sites of St Paul's in Jarrow and St Peter's at Monkwearmouth in Sunderland. The walk is split into 6 easily walked sections which can be walked individually or all together. So why not follow in the footsteps of pilgrims and explore the North East's religious heritage. This the 1rst section begins at St Paul's and follows the River Don.
Jarrow to Boldon - Way of Learning
The Way of Learning is one of the Northern Saint's Trails and connects several historic centres of learning across the North East. This 1rst section begins at the historic St Paul's Church, the site of the monastery where St Bede lived and studied. The first part of the Way of Learning follows the same route as Bede's Way so look for either marker on the way.
The Way of Learning - Jarrow to Durham
This hike is one of the Northern Saints' Trails starting at the monastery site and church of St Paul in Jarrow, famous for St Bede, following the Bede's Way and then passing the University of Sunderland, the twin church of St Peter, Penshaw Monument, before continuing to Chester-le-Street, the ruined Finchale Priory and finishing at Durham Cathedral.
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