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OSM map layer · LineString
54.90, -1.36 · rel 3966747
54.90, -1.36 · rel 3966747
King Charles III England Coast Path (North Gare to South Bents)
16,1 km from North Gare (Hartlepool) to South Bents (Sunderland) through urban area.
North Gare (Hartlepool)
→
South Bents (Sunderland)
linear
16,1km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 10 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Attraction
2× ruins
1× Lighthouse
5× monument
1× castle
Roker Roundabout
Attraction ·
on the route
15,3 km
95%
North Dock Tufa
ruins ·
on the route
15,3 km
95%
The Lighthouse, Roker Cliff Park
Lighthouse ·
on the route
15,3 km
95%
Bede Memorial Cross
monument ·
32 m off route
15,3 km
95%
Grave of Jack Crawford
monument ·
96 m off route
15,3 km
95%
Wave Basin Battery
castle ·
143 m off route
15,3 km
95%
Ryhope Village
monument ·
134 m off route
16,1 km
100%
Monkwearmouth Anglo-Saxon monastery and medieval priory
ruins ·
212 m off route
16,1 km
100%
Ryhope War Memorial
monument ·
216 m off route
16,1 km
100%
Ryhope Rent Office
monument ·
372 m off route
16,1 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
King Charles III England Coast Path (North Gare to South Bents) is 16.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, King Charles III England Coast Path (North Gare to South Bents) takes approximately 4h to complete.
No, King Charles III England Coast Path (North Gare to South Bents) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from North Gare (Hartlepool) to South Bents (Sunderland). Plan ahead for return transport.
King Charles III England Coast Path (North Gare to South Bents) starts at North Gare (Hartlepool).
King Charles III England Coast Path (North Gare to South Bents) is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
King Charles III England Coast Path (North Gare to South Bents) is maintained and managed by National Trails.
Yes, King Charles III England Coast Path (North Gare to South Bents) is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.