Souter Lighthouse & The Leas
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Overview
Souter was the first lighthouse in the world to be powered by electricity when it opened in 1871. Although it was decommissioned in 1988, it remains an iconic beacon, hooped in red and white, standing on the coastline midway between the Tyne and the Wear. From the top you can see north to the Cheviots, and south to Roseberry Topping. The Leas is a two and a half mile stretch of wildflower meadows, magnesian limestone cliffs, wave-cut foreshore and coastal grassland. A walk through Whitburn Coastal Park is ideal for bird-spotting, as the local reserve provides water and rest for birds making their way across the sea and along the coast.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open 13 Feb-30 Oct, daily 11-5; 31 Oct-27 Nov, daily 11-4; 3-18 Dec wknds only 11-4
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
- Cafe
About the area
The metropolitan county of Tyne and Wear encompasses Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead, South Shields and Sunderland, as well as part of Hadrian’s Wall. The county is cut through by the two rivers after which it is named.
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