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St Mary's Lighthouse – Whitley Bay Beach loop from Old Hartley

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St Mary's Lighthouse – Whitley Bay Beach loop from Old Hartley

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St Mary's Lighthouse – Whitley Bay Beach loop from Old Hartley

00:32

8.42km

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: July 11, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.43 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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2

1.58 km

St Mary's Island Bird Hide

Highlight • Viewpoint

This area is a vital haven for coastal birdlife, with St Mary’s particularly popular among wintering waders. Birds commonly spotted here include Curlew, Dunlin, Knot, Oystercatcher, Purple Sandpiper, Redshank, Golden …

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3

1.75 km

View of St Mary's Island and Beach

Highlight • Beach

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

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4

3.45 km

Rendezvous Café

Highlight • Cafe

Built in June 1930, called 'Garden Restaurant', refurbished in 1957 & renamed 'Rendezvous Cafe'

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5

3.78 km

Whitley Bay Beach

Highlight • Beach

great views and great for a photo

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6

4.22 km

Spanish City

Highlight • Structure

good food and drinks here

Tip by

7

7.82 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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8

7.94 km

Little Brew Coffee Co.

Highlight • Cafe

Little Brew Coffee Co. Friendly welcome, tasty cakes and coffee. What more do you want ? Will offer to refill bidons as well

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B

8.42 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.43 km

2.32 km

438 m

114 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.84 km

2.83 km

2.25 km

369 m

122 m

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