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St Mary's Lighthouse – Tynemouth Castle and Priory loop from Old Hartley

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St Mary's Lighthouse – Tynemouth Castle and Priory loop from Old Hartley

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4.8

(5)

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St Mary's Lighthouse – Tynemouth Castle and Priory loop from Old Hartley

03:31

59.3km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.01 km

Seaton Sluice Harbour

Highlight • Structure

The small harbor of the dreamy coastal town of Seaton Sluice has its own charm. On the calm waters of Seaton Burn are countless colorful boats waiting to be navigated …

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3.35 km

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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10.6 km

Tynemouth Priory and Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Tynemouth Castle and Priory on the coast of North East England was once one of the largest fortified areas in England & has a 2000 year history.

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10.6 km

Tynemouth Priory and Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Just where the castle is. Lots of. Places to stop off for refreshments

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12.0 km

Cliffords Fort

Ruins

14.7 km

View of Royal Quays Marina

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Royal Quays Marina is an award-winning marina with 400 fully equipped berths and a shipyard with a 40-ton crane. Built around the historic Albert Edward Dock, Royal Quays is known …

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18.6 km

Collingwood Monument and Tynemouth Beach

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There's an information board here telling about the history of the area. Up on the hill, there are great views of the mouth of the Tyne and the Collingwood Memorial. …

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19.2 km

Tynemouth Castle and Priory

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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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19.3 km

Woods Café, Tynemouth

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A really nice town with lots of places to eat on the main street and the castle on the headland.

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59.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.8 km

6.91 km

2.94 km

590 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.2 km

14.2 km

1.74 km

666 m

442 m

125 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

17°C

9°C

52 %

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St Mary's Lighthouse – Tynemouth Castle and Priory loop from Old Hartley

Seaton Sluice Harbour