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Runs in and around Whitley Bay
3 running routes in Whitley Bay · 11 more nearby
Runners in and around Whitley Bay get anything from 6km to 10km, and it's mostly on pavement and quiet roads, so road shoes are fine. Most of it is flat enough to hold an even pace. Tynemouth and South Shields are close enough to be worth a look too.
Runs in Whitley Bay
Cullercoats North Pier
North Tyneside, England
Starting from Cullercoats Lifeboat Station and following the coastal path to the end of North Pier and back, with minor deviations on the…
Whitley Bay Coastal 10
Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear
Predominantly on the promenade and coastal paths, the route is almost entirely flat with uninterrupted sea views for much of the run.
Whitley Sands and St Mary's Island
North Tyneside, England
Following the coastal path from Watts Slope to the road end on St Mary's Island and back.
Runs around Whitley Bay
Within roughly 10 km, sorted by distance.
Cramlington Waggonway
North Tyneside, England
Starting from Earsdon Road and following the Waggonway before looping east around Holywell Farms, then to the west via Church Road and…
Around The Leas
South Shields, England
This anticlockwise loop around The Leas in South Shields is a solid choice for a steady run with minimal technical demands.
The Leas
South Tyneside, England
Rising Sun Country Park
North Tyneside, England
Starting from Kings Road North and looping around the Rising Sun Country Park and Swallow Pond.
Seghill - Hollywell Loop
Seghill, England
This anticlockwise loop takes you from Seghill through Backworth, West Holywell, and along the southern edge of Holywell, offering a varied…
Blyth South Beach
Blyth, England
Starting at the promenade at Blyth Beach and following the flat paved coastal path towards the turnaround near Seaton Sluice then back to…
Marsden and Cleadon coastal loop
South Shields, Tyne and Wear
The ground is mostly paved, with only occasional short off-road sections, making for a smooth and consistent surface.
Jarrow Greenery
South Tyneside, England
Starting just west of the cemetery on either side of the Cemetery Road and heading south via Bede's Way to Leam Road, then returning via…
West Harton Mineral Line and Temple Memorial Park
South Tyneside, England
Starting from Whiteleas Way and then following the West Harton Mineral Line South, before picking up Bede's Way to the east, then north and…
Hebburn Riverside Park
South Tyneside, England
Starting from the Riverside Football Pitch car park and following the path adjacent to the river down to Joel Terrace, before looping round…
Cleadon Hills
South Tyneside, England
Following Bede's Way to Whitburn before returning via Cleadon Lane and Sunniside Lane. .
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