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Tynemouth Priory and Castle – Tynemouth Castle and Priory loop from Jarrow

Tynemouth Priory and Castle – Tynemouth Castle and Priory loop from Jarrow

Easy

5.0

(4)

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Tynemouth Priory and Castle – Tynemouth Castle and Priory loop from Jarrow

01:03

22.6km

160m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 24 m for 41 m

After 22.6 km for 41 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.95 km

Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnel

Highlight • Cycleway

Opened in 1951, it is Britain's first purpose-built cycling tunnel. In fact there are two parallel tunnels respectively for pedestrians and cyclists, running under the River Tyne between Howdon and Jarrow. The tunnels are Grade II listed, they reopended in August 2019 after years of delayed refurbishment.

Tip by

5.75 km

View of Albert Edward Dock Marina

Highlight • Structure

nice view of boats, quiet cycle path with lots of routes near by

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8.73 km

Beach

9.90 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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10.2 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 stunning panoramic views over the surrounding countryside.

The castle has witnessed many eras of history, beginning as an Iron Age settlement, before becoming an Anglo-Saxon monastery, royal castle and coast defence during the Second World War.

You can visit the castle from 10am to 6pm daily. Tickets cost £7 for adults.

Tip by

10.5 km

King Edward's Bay

Highlight • Castle

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

Tip by

12.0 km

St George's Church, Cullercoats

Highlight • Religious Site

great views and great for a photo

Tip by

12.6 km

Longsands Beach

Highlight • Beach

crusoes is just down on the beach.great place to stop for a bite to eat.

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14.5 km

View of South Shields from North Tynemouth

Highlight • River

Great views across the Tyne towards South Shields from the River Tyne Trail. The North Pier is a bit further along where you can look out to the North Sea.
The Collingwood Monument is also here which celerbrates the life of Admiral Lord Collingwood.

Tip by

22.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

5.66 km

2.54 km

152 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

4.56 km

826 m

113 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 8 July

29°C

14°C

0 %

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Tynemouth Priory and Castle – Tynemouth Castle and Priory loop from Jarrow

Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnel

View of Albert Edward Dock Marina

Tynemouth Priory and Castle

Tynemouth Castle and Priory

King Edward's Bay

St George's Church, Cullercoats

Longsands Beach

View of South Shields from North Tynemouth

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