Collingwood Monument – Tynemouth Castle and Priory loop from Tynemouth

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Collingwood Monument – Tynemouth Castle and Priory loop from Tynemouth

Easy

4.4

(5)

186

hikers

Collingwood Monument – Tynemouth Castle and Priory loop from Tynemouth

01:47

6.57km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.34 km

Collingwood Monument

Highlight • Monument

great views and great for a photo

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1.81 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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1.89 km

Short Sands Beach and Tynemouth Castle View

Highlight • Viewpoint

great for swimming and refreshments

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2.06 km

View of King Edward's Bay

Highlight • Beach

great views and great for a photo

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2.58 km

View of Tynemouth Priory from Sharpness Point

Highlight • Historical Site

great spot for a picture

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2.65 km

Victorian Seawater Swimming Pool, Tynemouth Longsands

Highlight • Beach

great for a picture

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2.79 km

View of Long Sands Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

great views and great for a photo

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4.01 km

Tynemouth Longsands Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

great beach, check if you can take dogs

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6.57 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.97 km

1.82 km

1.50 km

553 m

544 m

173 m

Surfaces

2.60 km

2.16 km

1.19 km

608 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 5 October

16°C

9°C

37 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

October 25, 2025,Tynemouth whodunnit hike with Treasure Trails

A Whodunnit hike using the Treasure Trails app... great fun solving the clues and following the directions to checkpoints and hiking too... win win win 🚶