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Runs in and around South Shields
5 running routes in South Shields · 11 more nearby
The running in and around South Shields is mostly on pavement and quiet roads, so road shoes are fine, covering anything from 5km to 18km. It stays flat enough for steady, even-paced running. Most are loops, so you finish back where you started. Tynemouth and Jarrow are close enough to be worth a look too.
Runs in South Shields
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.
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.
The Leas
South Tyneside, England
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…
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.
Runs around South Shields
Within roughly 10 km, sorted by distance.
Cleadon Hills
South Tyneside, England
Following Bede's Way to Whitburn before returning via Cleadon Lane and Sunniside Lane. .
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…
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…
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.
Rising Sun Country Park
North Tyneside, England
Starting from Kings Road North and looping around the Rising Sun Country Park and Swallow Pond.
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…
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 Walker Riverside Park
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Starts and finishes at the intersection of Malaya Drive and Hadrian's Way, making a clockwise loop across the River Tyne and back.
Seaburn to Lizard Point
Sunderland, England
Following the England Coastal Path north from opposite Dykelands Road up to Souter Lighthouse, looping round and returning.
Wardley Manor
Gateshead, England
Starting from Bowes Railway Path and then looping around Hebburn Quarry Nature Reserve, then round Pelaw before returning.
Stadium of Light to Northern Spire
Sunderland, England
From the Stadium of Light it follows a cycleway to where it meets Hylton Park Road, then returns following paths by the river to…
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