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North East England

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

Bike touring routes & trails

North East England

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

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

01:20

21.4km

160m

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: April 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 21.4 km for 21 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.54 km

Collingwood Monument and Tynemouth Beach

Highlight • Monument

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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2

2.80 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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3

3.13 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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4

3.26 km

Woods Café, Tynemouth

Highlight • Cafe

A really nice town with lots of places to eat on the main street and the castle on the headland.

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5

3.92 km

King Edward's Bay

Highlight • Castle

A pretty, secluded sandy bay at the foot of Tynemouth Priory and Castle

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6

10.8 km

St Mary's Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

great for a photo. just be carefull with tide times if your planning on visiting the lighthouse

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7

18.0 km

Tynemouth to St Mary's Island Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Tynemouth to St Mary's island new cycle path now fully open, get's busy at Whitley Bay, take care there.

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8

18.4 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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B

21.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

3.96 km

1.91 km

1.52 km

213 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.9 km

2.66 km

1.15 km

544 m

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