Afternoon Stroll - Marsden Rock and Whitburn
10 people attending
5 places left
Initially the walk heads inland, climbing gently over the modest Cleadon Hills, where on a clear day we will have views stretching across the Tyne Estuary and Newcastle to distant, shadowy profile of the Cheviot hills in northern Northumberland and South towards Sunderland and the Wear Estuary, we then descend to the coast. From here the rest of the route hugs the the coast, keeping along the top of low cliffs and passing several stacks and rock arches.
There are opportunities to buy refreshments along the 2nd half of the route and we will end the walk at a beach side bar.
Depending on the weather some sections may be muddy, boots and gaiters are recommended.
This would be a great walk for those attending the Newcastle Christmas Social on the 14th.
What to bring
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch unless otherwise stated
Food & drink
Drinks and snacks should be sufficient, there are coffee shops on the route and the bar at the end serves food.