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Beacon Point Coastal View – Lynemouth Power Station loop from Newbiggin by the Sea

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Beacon Point Coastal View – Lynemouth Power Station loop from Newbiggin by the Sea

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Beacon Point Coastal View – Lynemouth Power Station loop from Newbiggin by the Sea

02:56

11.4km

50m

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: February 12, 2026

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191 m

Newbiggin Beach & Couple Sculpture

Highlight • Viewpoint

Newbiggin beach is a large sandy bay with a nice promenade and grassy area inland. Look out for Sean Henry's Couple sculpture standing out at sea.

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495 m

Newbiggin Promenade and Hunkleton Stone

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An Ice Age Boulder dragged to Newbiggin beach from Distant Northern Lands

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1.43 km

St. Aidan's Church and Beachfront Area

Highlight • Religious Site

2.02 km

Beach

2.91 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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3.79 km

Lyne Sands

Beach

4.21 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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6.05 km

Lynemouth Colliery Memorial

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Lynemouth Colliery operated from 1927 until its closure in 1994 due to an underground fire.
During its active years, it was renowned for its substantial coal production, significantly contributing to the local economy and employing a considerable workforce.

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8.31 km

Woodhorn Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Woodhorn Mill has a long history, with records from 1663 mentioning both a water mill and a windmill on the site. The current stone structure likely dates back to the …

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8.43 km

Cycle Network Waymarker: Washington – Blyth

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Cycle network way marker.

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11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.23 km

1.56 km

1.33 km

279 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.89 km

3.56 km

481 m

355 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 8 May

11°C

4°C

70 %

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Beacon Point Coastal View – Lynemouth Power Station loop from Newbiggin by the Sea

Newbiggin Beach & Couple Sculpture

Newbiggin Promenade and Hunkleton Stone

St. Aidan's Church and Beachfront Area

Beacon Point Coastal View

Lynemouth Power Station

Lynemouth Colliery Memorial

Woodhorn Mill

Cycle Network Waymarker: Washington – Blyth

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