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North East England

St Mary's Lighthouse – Spanish City loop from Old Hartley

Bike touring routes & trails

North East England

St Mary's Lighthouse – Spanish City loop from Old Hartley

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St Mary's Lighthouse – Spanish City loop from Old Hartley

00:33

8.36km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike 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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 616 m for 193 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

718 m

View of St Mary's Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

Leave bike at top of steep steps to beach. Island is further out to sea than shown on map, only exists at low tide. A full wetsuit and flask of tea recommended

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2

1.36 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.

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3

1.67 km

View of St Mary's Island and Beach

Highlight • Beach

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

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4

2.76 km

Promenade Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Good views up and down the coast

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5

4.15 km

Spanish City

Highlight • Structure

good food and drinks here

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6

7.85 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.

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B

8.36 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.74 km

977 m

413 m

114 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.59 km

1.73 km

951 m

684 m

348 m

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Tuesday 19 May

18°C

9°C

54 %

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