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North East England

Tynemouth Castle and Priory – King Edward's Bay loop from Tynemouth

Hiking trails & Routes

North East England

Tynemouth Castle and Priory – King Edward's Bay loop from Tynemouth

Easy

43

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Tynemouth Castle and Priory – King Edward's Bay loop from Tynemouth

00:36

2.23km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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273 m

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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2

400 m

View of King Edward's Bay

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great views and great for a photo

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3

869 m

Victorian Seawater Swimming Pool, Tynemouth Longsands

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great for a picture

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4

1.00 km

View of Long Sands Beach

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great views and great for a photo

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5

1.60 km

King Edward's Bay

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

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6

1.82 km

Short Sands Beach and Tynemouth Castle View

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great for swimming and refreshments

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7

1.91 km

Tynemouth Clock Tower

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great views and great for a photo

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8

1.95 km

The Scott Memorial Clock Fountain

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great for pics

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2.23 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

997 m

515 m

502 m

125 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.36 km

656 m

128 m

< 100 m

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