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Tynemouth Castle and Priory – Spanish City loop from South Shields

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United Kingdom

England

North East England

Tynemouth Castle and Priory – Spanish City loop from South Shields

Moderate

5.0

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Tynemouth Castle and Priory – Spanish City loop from South Shields

02:57

52.6km

340m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.3 km for 88 m

After 32.7 km for 53 m

After 40.1 km for 101 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.25 km

Tyne Pedestrian and Cycle Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Cycle or walk under the River Tyne

Discover the newly-restored Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels between Howdon and Jarrow. Travel back in time to the 1950s when the Tunnels first opened, …

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10.3 km

Albert Edward Dock

Lake

11.2 km

Duke Street Apartments, River Tyne

Highlight • River

These apartments are quite new, they are on the banks of the River Tyne, close to some old docks. This area is build up with buildings 6 & 7 floor levels. The cycleways are decent around here

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14.3 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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18.5 km

Spanish City

Highlight • Structure

good food and drinks here

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19.0 km

BMK Skate Park

Highlight • MTB Park

This is a stunt bike park, many younger riders were in this practicing jumps and riding around.

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26.2 km

Eve Black Way Bicycle Monument

Highlight • Cycleway

Smooth path, undulating, but popular with pedestrians/dogs/joggers so be ready to slow/ringbell etc

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36.6 km

Cullercoats Church

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a big church overlooking the sea front. There are car parks on the sides of the main roads beside the church. The building is prominent and can not be missed

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40.1 km

Fiddler's Green Fishermen's Memorial Statue

Highlight • Monument

great views and great for a photo

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52.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.7 km

3.39 km

2.96 km

2.56 km

833 m

175 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.7 km

16.2 km

2.36 km

376 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 9 July

24°C

14°C

0 %

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Tyne Pedestrian and Cycle Tunnel

Duke Street Apartments, River Tyne

Tynemouth Castle and Priory

Spanish City

BMK Skate Park

Eve Black Way Bicycle Monument

Cullercoats Church

Fiddler's Green Fishermen's Memorial Statue

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