The rock is about 30m tall and has a massive seabird nesting presence. If you head down at low tide you can get right up to the rock and explore the small caves and rock pools under and around it. At high tide it's totally surrounded by water. Apparently in days gone by it had wooden stairs to reach the top.

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Routes here

Best Hikes to Marsden Rock

4.7

(25)

138

hikers

1. South Shields Coastal Cliffs – The Linnet Way loop from Whitburn

10.3km

02:44

110m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.4

(23)

174

hikers

2. South Shields Coastal Cliffs – Trow Point and Quarry loop from Whitburn

12.8km

03:20

90m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.7

(21)

111

hikers

3. The Linnet Way – South Shields Coastal Cliffs loop from Horsley Hill

11.4km

03:01

110m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 10 m

Weather

Today

Wednesday 28 January

7°C

2°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See routes here

Take Me There

Add komoot as a preferred source in your Google results

Add now

Location: North East England, England, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

South Shields Coastal Cliffs

Trow Point and Quarry

Marsden Rock Seabird Colony

Finn's Labyrinth at Whitburn Beach

Camel Island

Cliffs Near Trow Point

View of Tynemouth Priory from South Pier

Tynemouth Longsands Beach

Cleadon Windmill

Marsden Bay Tower Rock and Cliffs

Marsden Rock

Roker Beach

Marsden Rock

1. South Shields Coastal Cliffs – The Linnet Way loop from Whitburn

2. South Shields Coastal Cliffs – Trow Point and Quarry loop from Whitburn

3. The Linnet Way – South Shields Coastal Cliffs loop from Horsley Hill

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️