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North East England

St Mary's Lighthouse – View of St Mary's Lighthouse loop from Monkseaton

North East England

St Mary's Lighthouse – View of St Mary's Lighthouse loop from Monkseaton

Easy

4.0

(2)

9

riders

St Mary's Lighthouse – View of St Mary's Lighthouse loop from Monkseaton

00:39

11.1km

60m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.64 km

BMK Skate Park

Highlight • MTB Park

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

Tip by

2

3.38 km

St Mary's Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Slightly off the main route but a decent detour for an amazing picture or passing view from the road slight climb 2%

Tip by

3

3.75 km

View of St Mary's Island and Beach

Highlight • Beach

well worth a look and accessible at low tide. Seals often on rocks

Tip by

4

4.06 km

St Mary's Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Set amongst a beautiful nature reserve with rock pools, grasslands, cliffs, beaches and wetlands, St Mary's Lighthouse towers over the surrounding scenery. It's well-worth climbing the 137 steps to see the view at the top.

Tip by

5

4.88 km

View of St Mary's Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

Get here nice and early and you may find some seals sunbathing at the back of the light house.

Tip by

6

6.53 km

Holywell Bridleway

Highlight • Trail

Good track at the top of the Dene, to/from Sluice. Watch out for walkers

Tip by

7

7.50 km

Holywell Dirt Jump Track

Highlight • MTB Park

Just off from The Avenue Waggonway you need to lift your bike over the style to get in, unless you want to drop straight in from the waggonway (steep!!). There's …

Tip by

8

9.48 km

The Avenue Waggonway

Highlight • Trail

Fair bit of gravel down on the waggonway, much improved surface

Tip by

B

11.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.62 km

1.72 km

1.59 km

1.21 km

946 m

800 m

148 m

Surfaces

4.55 km

3.36 km

1.58 km

1.44 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Monday 5 October

16°C

9°C

32 %

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