Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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971 m

Whitburn Sands

Beach

1.25 km

Seaside Sculpture Viewing Point

Highlight • Beach

2.14 km

Roker Beach

Highlight • Beach

Canny little beach with icecream, fish and chips, and toilets nearby.

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4.03 km

Roker Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great promenade with plenty views and eateries

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4.32 km

Beach

5.23 km

Bede Memorial Cross, Roker

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Bede Memorial Cross was built in 1904 in dedication to Venerable Bede and Eadfrith of Lindisfarne. Bede was a Benedictine monk, author, scholar, teacher and is often referred to …

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5.97 km

Roker Lighthouse

Highlight • Historical Site

The lighthouse was built in 1856 but superseded by the construction of the new piers and lighthouses between 1885 and 1907.

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6.45 km

Seaburn Beach

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is a beautiful sandy beach with a long shoreline and scenic views over the North Sea. Along the shore you can explore a promenade, beach huts and many cafes and amenities.

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7.18 km

View of the Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

a fantastic beach for people of all ages

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7.59 km

Whitburn to Roker Beach Walk

Highlight • Trail

7.86 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.05 km

2.29 km

1.46 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.69 km

3.31 km

842 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 4 April

9°C

3°C

26 %

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