Activities at Souter Lighthouse and The Leas

A young child at the top of Souter Lighthouse prepares to abseil down the tower
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Coasteering

Taking outdoor activities to a new level at Souter

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Tyne & Wear

Indulge your adventurous side this summer.

Cliffs bathed in golden early morning sunlight with Souter Lighthouse in the distance
Running trail

Souter Lighthouse Ranger Run

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Tyne & Wear

A ranger recommended run route around Whitburn Coastal Park

  • Easy
  • 10 mins
  • 1.2 miles (1.95km)
Visitors in wet suits swim off a rocky shore as they enjoy a coasteering event
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Coasteering

May half term at Souter Lighthouse and The Leas

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Tyne & Wear

May half term adventures start at Souter.

Visitors walking towards Souter Lighthouse and The Leas
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Cycling, Running, Walking

Get active at Souter Lighthouse and The Leas

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Tyne & Wear

Walk with your group and stop for a snack, run along the finishing stretch of the world famous Great North Run or cycle the 10.5 miles that make up the two rivers cycle way.

Souter Lighthouse overlooking the North Sea on a sunny day
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Running

A Great North day out at Souter Lighthouse and The Leas

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Tyne & Wear

Plan a Great North day out at Souter

Souter Lighthouse, Sunderland
Walking trail

The Souter Saunter

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Tyne & Wear

Take the Souter Saunter and discover much more than a lighthouse standing alone on the coast.

  • Easy
  • 1 hour
  • 2.0 miles (3.2km)
A man walks in the rain with a child on his shoulders
Walking trail

Souter Lighthouse autumn trail

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Tyne & Wear

An easy autumnal stroll for all the family across well-established limestone footpaths, starting from Souter Lighthouse and ending at Rocket Green meadow.

  • Easy
  • 30 mins
  • 1.6 miles (2.55km)