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Mountain biking trails

North East England

Tynemouth Castle and Priory – Spanish City loop from Byker

Mountain biking trails

North East England

Tynemouth Castle and Priory – Spanish City loop from Byker

Moderate

4.7

(6)

39

riders

Tynemouth Castle and Priory – Spanish City loop from Byker

02:53

49.3km

320m

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: April 3, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.73 km for 74 m

After 14.2 km for 101 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

7.88 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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2

14.2 km

Fiddler's Green Fishermen's Memorial Statue

Highlight • Monument

great views and great for a photo

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3

15.9 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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4

17.8 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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5

20.5 km

Spanish City

Highlight • Structure

good food and drinks here

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6

23.7 km

St Mary's Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

nice location and if the tyde is out you can get across to see the lighthouse close, there is a pit stop for coffee and refreshments before carrying on with your journey

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7

31.4 km

Holywell Tracks

Highlight • Cycleway

Can be tricky when wet, watch out for dips and channels

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8

32.9 km

Waggonway Track to Shiremoor

Highlight • Trail

Can be a bit muddy

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B

49.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.5 km

6.40 km

5.23 km

4.64 km

2.81 km

1.56 km

183 m

Surfaces

29.3 km

10.5 km

6.08 km

2.32 km

613 m

505 m

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Highest point (70 m)

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Saturday 16 May

14°C

6°C

41 %

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