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View of King Edward's Bay – Tynemouth Castle and Priory loop from South Shields

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United Kingdom

England

North East England

View of King Edward's Bay – Tynemouth Castle and Priory loop from South Shields

Easy

5.0

(2)

hikers

View of King Edward's Bay – Tynemouth Castle and Priory loop from South Shields

00:56

3.53km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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111 m

Decorative Marine Buoys on the River Tyne

Highlight • Monument

great views and great for a photo

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1.30 km

View of the Mouth of the River Tyne

Highlight • Viewpoint

great views and great for a photo

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1.54 km

Tynemouth Sailing Club Beach

Highlight • Structure

great for pics and also refreshments

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1.80 km

Tynemouth Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

great views and great for a photo

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1.94 km

View of King Edward's Bay

Highlight • Beach

great views and great for a photo

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2.01 km

Short Sands Beach and Tynemouth Castle View

Highlight • Viewpoint

great for swimming and refreshments

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2.09 km

Tynemouth Castle and Priory

Highlight • Castle

Dating back 2,000 years, Tynemouth Castle was once one of the largest fortified areas in England. Perched atop a hillside overlooking the North Sea and River Tyne, the castle has …

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2.44 km

Queen Victoria Statue, Tynemouth

Highlight • Historical Site

The statue of the seated queen dates from 1905

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3.53 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.61 km

737 m

402 m

299 m

289 m

160 m

Surfaces

2.39 km

708 m

344 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 5 July

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View of King Edward's Bay – Tynemouth Castle and Priory loop from South Shields

Decorative Marine Buoys on the River Tyne

View of the Mouth of the River Tyne

Tynemouth Sailing Club Beach

Tynemouth Clock Tower

View of King Edward's Bay

Short Sands Beach and Tynemouth Castle View

Tynemouth Castle and Priory

Queen Victoria Statue, Tynemouth

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