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Souter Lighthouse

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Souter Lighthouse

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

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

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    Moderate

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

    Moderate

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

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    March 1, 2025

    good little stop for a coffee or if your interested a nice little national trust place to visit

      September 24, 2023

      Belongs to the National Trust, there is a car park next to it

        December 29, 2024

        Opened in 1871, Souter Lighthouse was a marvel of its age and remains an iconic beacon. Hooped in red and white, it stands proud on the coastline midway between the Tyne and the Wear. It was the first lighthouse in the UK designed and built to be powered by electricity.

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          Location: North East England, England, United Kingdom

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