South Bents & Amble

A 44 mile tramp through Tyneside and Northumberland gives a good variety of coastline views, from the riverside area where the Tyne meets the sea to wild beaches and dunes and seaside resorts. Fans of the TV series, Vera, will recognise Whitley Bay, Cresswell and St Mary's Island as regular filming locations. Also along the route are the Arbeia Roman Fort, which once guarded the main sea route to Hadrian's Wall, at South Shields, Tynemouth Castle and Priory and Souter Lighthouse – the world's first to run on electricity. Blyth Beach is big and sandy and recognisable for its brightly painted beach huts.