View of Royal Quays Marina – Tynemouth Castle and Priory loop from Monkseaton

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View of Royal Quays Marina – Tynemouth Castle and Priory loop from Monkseaton

Moderate

4.7

(30)

192

riders

View of Royal Quays Marina – Tynemouth Castle and Priory loop from Monkseaton

03:08

49.9km

320m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.7 km for 96 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

17.0 km

Monkton Community Woodland

Forest

24.0 km

South Tyne Riverside Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Track along the South side of the Tyne

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28.0 km

Ouseburn

Lake

29.7 km

Hadrian's Cycleway on Old Railway Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This part (as many others) of the Hadrians Cycleway runs on an old railway track - some parts are rather bumpy, though

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36.1 km

Willington Dene Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

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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40.4 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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43.1 km

Cliffords Fort

Ruins

44.3 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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44.5 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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44.5 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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44.8 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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