Birds — Peregrine, Herring Gull, Cormorant +90 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Peregrine, Herring Gull, Cormorant +90 more · last seen 2026
Free
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Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Prickly Lettuce, Purple Toadflax, Rosebay Willowherb +121 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Prickly Lettuce, Purple Toadflax, Rosebay Willowherb +121 more · last seen 2025
Free
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Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, parking
Free
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Family friendly
Strong match
playground; Urban park — family destination
Free
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Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Common Nettle, Red Dead-nettle, Dandelion +7 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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8 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
King Charles III England Coast Path: North Gare to South BentsWalking route▾
Named routeRef England Coast PathNational walking route
Way of LearningWalking route61 km▾
Named routeLength 61 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
A scenic run route around the former Whitburn Colliery, now home to grasslands, wildflowers & birds. This short but interesting & enjoyable run takes in a lap of Whitburn Coastal Park nature reserve. Paths are maintained but naturally uneven coast path.
Named routeLength 2 kmDuration 00:15-00:30Round tripLocal walking route
This trail is an easy stroll for all the family on well-established footpaths following the coastal path. Start and finish your walk at Souter Lighthouse, in Sunderland, spotting wildlife along the way. Mostly easy walking across established footpaths.
Named routeLength 2.6 kmDuration 00:30-01:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling
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128 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Route 14Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 14National Cycle Network
Bowes Railway PathCycling route▾
Named routeRegional cycle route
Coast Road cyclewayCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 5Cycling route▾
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Hadrian's CyclewayCycling route▾
Named routeRef 72National Cycle Network
East Gateshead CyclewayCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking
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7 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Reivers Off Road Cycle RouteMountain bike route▾
Named route
Waggonways Cycle Route D - Rising SunMountain bike route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Waggonways Cycle Route E - Silverlink Albert Edward DockMountain bike route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Waggonways Cycle Route F - Wallsend DeneMountain bike route▾
