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The Souter saunter
On this two mile walking trail, you'll discover much more than a lighthouse standing alone on the coast. Follow coastal footpaths to discover a lost village, a nature reserve on the site of a former colliery, interesting rock formations and a beautiful bay.
Total steps: 9
Total steps: 9
Start point
Foghorn Field, grid ref: NZ407641
Step 1
Start your journey from the Foghorn House. Make your way through the gate and continue to the coastal footpath.
Step 2
Turn left and follow the coastal path along to the fence.
Step 3
Follow the fence line until you reach the public footpath.
Step 4
Turn left again and follow the public footpath past the lighthouse and through to the entrance to the car park - about 550yd (500m).
Step 5
Turn right this time follow the road down to the car park. It's signposted Whitburn Coastal Park so it's difficult to get lost.
Step 6
Take the path around the Nature Reserve and stop off at the viewing screens for a spot of bird watching.
Step 7
Pick up the coastal path again at the bird hide, take a left and start to make your way back towards the lighthouse.
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Step 8
Continue along the coastal path.
Step 9
Continue along the coastal path to the fence line and take a left back towards the Foghorn House.
End point
Foghorn Field, grid ref: NZ407641
Trail map
![Map showing route and steps of the Souter saunter walk](http://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/binaries/content/gallery/website/national/regions/north-east/places/souter-lighthouse-and-the-leas/library/the-souter-saunter-map.jpg?auto=webp&width=767&dpr=2 2x)
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