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Tynemouth Castle and Priory – St Mary's Lighthouse loop from Byker

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United Kingdom

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North East England

Tynemouth Castle and Priory – St Mary's Lighthouse loop from Byker

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Tynemouth Castle and Priory – St Mary's Lighthouse loop from Byker

03:02

48.6km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.1 km for 139 m

After 32.3 km for 204 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.99 km

Roman Baths Cycle Path

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This cycle path runs along the geological site of the Roman Baths as well as its reconstruction.

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6.12 km

Willington Dene Viaduct

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The Willington Dene Viaduct is a historic railway viaduct in Wallsend. It was built between 1837 and 1839. Originally, it consisted of seven wooden arches, constructed using the Wiebeking system …

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10.3 km

View of Royal Quays Marina

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Royal Quays Marina is an award-winning marina with 400 fully equipped berths and a shipyard with a 40-ton crane. Built around the historic Albert Edward Dock, Royal Quays is known …

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13.1 km

Cliffords Fort

Ruins

14.2 km

Collingwood Monument and Tynemouth Beach

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There's an information board here telling about the history of the area. Up on the hill, there are great views of the mouth of the Tyne and the Collingwood Memorial. …

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14.5 km

Tynemouth Priory and Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Just where the castle is. Lots of. Places to stop off for refreshments

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14.5 km

Tynemouth Priory and Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Tynemouth Castle and Priory on the coast of North East England was once one of the largest fortified areas in England & has a 2000 year history.

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14.8 km

Tynemouth Castle and Priory

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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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21.9 km

Set amongst a beautiful nature reserve with rock pools, grasslands, cliffs, beaches and wetlands, St Mary's Lighthouse towers over the surrounding scenery. It's well-worth climbing the 137 steps to see the view at the top.

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48.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.3 km

5.35 km

4.40 km

4.00 km

2.06 km

1.48 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.4 km

8.25 km

2.30 km

1.05 km

585 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 18 June

23°C

16°C

64 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Tynemouth Castle and Priory – St Mary's Lighthouse loop from Byker

Roman Baths Cycle Path

Willington Dene Viaduct

View of Royal Quays Marina

Collingwood Monument and Tynemouth Beach

Tynemouth Priory and Castle

Tynemouth Priory and Castle

Tynemouth Castle and Priory

St Mary's Lighthouse

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