Beacon Point Coastal View – Newbiggin-By-The-Sea Promenade loop from Newbiggin by the Sea

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Beacon Point Coastal View – Newbiggin-By-The-Sea Promenade loop from Newbiggin by the Sea

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Beacon Point Coastal View – Newbiggin-By-The-Sea Promenade loop from Newbiggin by the Sea

02:06

8.18km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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508 m

View of Couple Sculpture by Sean Henry

Highlight • Monument

Eye catching bronze and steel ‘couple’ statue placed 984 feet (300 m) out to sea by artist Sean Henry. The sculpture depicts a woman and man looking out to sea, standing on a large platform.

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1.16 km

View of Newbiggin Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good spot to visit, plenty places to eat

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2.67 km

Beacon Point Coastal View

Highlight • Beach

Great views along the coast from here. To the north, the horizon is dominated by Lynemouth power station. Just beyond you can make out Coquet Island. To the south, you …

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3.54 km

Lyne Sands

Beach

3.97 km

Lynemouth Power Station, was originally constructed in 1972 as a coal-fired power station,
it primarily served the nearby Alcan Lynemouth Aluminium Smelter. However, with the smelter's closure in 2012, the power station faced an uncertain future.

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6.19 km

Beach

6.79 km

St. Aidan's Church and Beachfront Area

Highlight • Religious Site

6.85 km

St Bartholomew's Church, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

Highlight • Historical Site

The church dates from the 13th century and by the eighteenth century had become a ruin. The nave and chancel were restored in 1845, and a new chancel arch and …

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6.98 km

Newbiggin Maritime Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Amazing collection and very informative. £2.50 ticket. Well worth it.

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7.23 km

Newbiggin-By-The-Sea Promenade

Highlight • Trail

The promenade at Newbiggin-By-The-Sea is a popular walking area, plenty people use the wide pathways. There are pockets of sand that has been blown onto the surfaces by winds coming …

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