England Coast Path - South Bents to Amble

The England Coast Path - South Bents to Amble is 71.31 km long, or about 44 miles, with 736 m of total ascent. Most walkers split it over 2 to 4 days depending on pace, stops, and overnight plans, although strong walkers can cover shorter coastal sections as day hikes.

The England Coast Path - South Bents to Amble is generally rated easy, which fits its mostly coastal terrain and moderate total elevation gain of 736 m over 71.31 km. The challenge is more about distance and the point-to-point logistics than steep climbing, so it suits steady multi-day walking.

Yes. The South Bents to Amble stretch is open to the public, and coastal access rights came into force on July 26, 2018. Natural England describes it as a 44 mile, or roughly 71 km, section of the England Coast Path linking South Bents in South Tyneside with Amble in Northumberland.

The England Coast Path - South Bents to Amble follows the North East coast past places including South Shields, the River Tyne crossing, Tynemouth Priory and Castle, Whitley Bay, St Mary’s Lighthouse, Blyth, and the coast toward Amble. Natural England also identifies the Tyne, Blyth, and Wansbeck estuaries as key route features on this stretch.

Yes, the route uses the Shields Ferry to cross the River Tyne between South Shields and North Shields. Natural England notes that the ferry connects the two communities with a crossing time of about seven minutes, which makes it an important link on this point-to-point coastal walk.

Yes. South Bents sits near the South Shields end of the route, and Amble is served by local bus links, so the walk can be done without a car if the transfers are planned carefully. Public transport is especially useful on this route because it is point-to-point rather than a loop.