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Souter Lighthouse and The Leas
Dogs under control on The Leas and Whitburn Coastal Park, on a lead near cliff edges and a short lead around sheep. Short lead in the Foghorn Field and inside the white walls. Dogs welcome on a short lead in the Lighthouse Cafe. Assistance dogs only inside the lighthouse.
Source: National Trust: Visiting Souter Lighthouse and The Leas with your dog, checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report a change
Red and white Victorian lighthouse on clifftop grassland with big coastal walks and a cafe.
Dog facts
- Water bowls
- Water bowls
- Good to know
- National Trust three pawprint rating. Water bowls near the lighthouse
Not confirmed yet: treats.
Dog-friendly places nearby
- Marsden Beach, South Shields 1.0 milesDogs all year
- Blue's Micro Pub, Whitburn 1.4 milesDog friendly
- Jolly Sailor, Whitburn 1.5 milesDog friendly
- Cottage Tavern, Cleadon 1.8 milesDog friendly
- Bamburgh, South Shields 2.0 milesDog friendly
- Seaburn Inn, Seaburn 2.4 milesDog rooms
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