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Crook & Weardale Group

We are the Crook and Weardale Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

We will take the bus from South Shields to Roker and walk back along the coast. Bring change and bus passes.

The walk may be shortened by getting off the bus before Roker!

Easy coastal walking with fine scenery

Sunday, 8 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
258m / 846ft
Type:
linear

Bus to Roker from Pier Parade - Roker - Seaburn - Whitburn - Souter - Marsden Bay - Trow Point

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 36700 67901
Nearest postcode:
NE33 2AL
what3words:
fuzzy.broad.herb
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet leader at The Lawe near the statue of the Forgotten Army by Ray Lonscale - then proceed to Pier Parade to catch the bus. Street parking nearby on Pearson Street NE33 2AS NZ366679

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NZ 36626 67885
Nearest postcode:
NE33 2AS
what3words:
store.ranks.debate
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

Pearson Street South Shields

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking