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Collingwood Monument – Tynemouth Castle and Priory loop from South Shields

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United Kingdom

England

North East England

Collingwood Monument – Tynemouth Castle and Priory loop from South Shields

Moderate

4.7

(11)

131

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Collingwood Monument – Tynemouth Castle and Priory loop from South Shields

02:30

9.63km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 624 m for 797 m

Open: • Monday-Saturday: 6:45 AM-7:37 PM • Sunday: 10:15 AM-6:07 PM (otherwise closed)

After 8.22 km for 797 m

Open: • Monday-Saturday: 6:45 AM-7:37 PM • Sunday: 10:15 AM-6:07 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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539 m

South Shields Ferry Landing

Highlight • Rest Area

Get the ferry across to North Shields for a quick visit the fish quay and Tynemouth or continue your travels up the coast. Runs every 30 mins nexus.org.uk/ferry/timetable.

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2.36 km

North Shields Fish Quay

Highlight • Rest Area

great for food and drinks

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2.65 km

New Low Light Lighthouse, North Shields

Highlight • Historical Site

see if you can get a picture of low and high light

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2.92 km

Decorative Marine Buoys on the River Tyne

Highlight • Monument

great views and great for a photo

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3.99 km

Collingwood Monument

Highlight • Monument

great views and great for a photo

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4.23 km

Tynemouth Sailing Club Beach

Highlight • Structure

great for pics and also refreshments

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4.52 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.

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6.81 km

Fiddler's Green Fishermen's Memorial Statue

Highlight • Monument

great views and great for a photo

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9.63 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.92 km

1.96 km

1.93 km

1.63 km

777 m

383 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.19 km

2.18 km

2.15 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 6 May

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Collingwood Monument – Tynemouth Castle and Priory loop from South Shields

South Shields Ferry Landing

North Shields Fish Quay

New Low Light Lighthouse, North Shields

Decorative Marine Buoys on the River Tyne

Collingwood Monument

Tynemouth Sailing Club Beach

Tynemouth Castle and Priory

Fiddler's Green Fishermen's Memorial Statue

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