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Tynemouth Castle and Priory – St Mary's Lighthouse loop from Monkseaton

Tynemouth Castle and Priory – St Mary's Lighthouse loop from Monkseaton

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5.0

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Tynemouth Castle and Priory – St Mary's Lighthouse loop from Monkseaton

01:50

40.3km

260m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.3 km for 120 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.5 km

View of Albert Edward Dock Marina

Highlight • Structure

nice view of boats, quiet cycle path with lots of routes near by

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16.7 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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17.0 km

King Edward's Bay

Highlight • Castle

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

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17.4 km

View of Long Sands Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

great views and great for a photo

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24.0 km

St Mary's Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

great for a photo. just be carefull with tide times if your planning on visiting the lighthouse

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24.2 km

View of Whitley Bay and St Mary's Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

Remember to take a look back to the Bay along the lighthouse road!

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29.3 km

St George's Church, Cullercoats

Highlight • Religious Site

great views and great for a photo

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29.9 km

Longsands Beach

Highlight • Beach

crusoes is just down on the beach.great place to stop for a bite to eat.

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40.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.8 km

10.0 km

4.79 km

798 m

359 m

280 m

198 m

Surfaces

33.5 km

3.63 km

2.53 km

359 m

319 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

21°C

14°C

32 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Tynemouth Castle and Priory – St Mary's Lighthouse loop from Monkseaton

View of Albert Edward Dock Marina

Tynemouth Castle and Priory

King Edward's Bay

View of Long Sands Beach

St Mary's Lighthouse

View of Whitley Bay and St Mary's Lighthouse

St George's Church, Cullercoats

Longsands Beach

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