Seaton Sluice Harbour – St Mary's Lighthouse loop from West Monkseaton

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Seaton Sluice Harbour – St Mary's Lighthouse loop from West Monkseaton

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Seaton Sluice Harbour – St Mary's Lighthouse loop from West Monkseaton

02:14

34.4km

220m

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: August 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.6 km for 88 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

2.44 km

Spanish City

Highlight • Structure

good food and drinks here

Tip by

6.97 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.

Tip by

7.00 km

Tynemouth Priory and Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

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

Tip by

7.22 km

Collingwood Monument and Tynemouth Beach

Highlight • Monument

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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8.40 km

Cliffords Fort

Ruins

10.7 km

Royal Quays Marina

Highlight • Cycleway

Situated at the mouth of the River Tyne near Newcastle, North Shields Harbour is a historic fishing and trading town with roots dating back to the 13th century, best known …

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20.1 km

Gravel Road Near Holywell

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Gravel road that runs across the fields. Travelling north, you reach Holywell (the last part is in the woods along the river, but still an easy trail for all kind of bikes and skill levels).

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26.9 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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29.3 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.

Tip by

34.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

6.07 km

3.14 km

2.79 km

2.63 km

1.57 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.6 km

4.29 km

4.09 km

3.02 km

1.20 km

174 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

14°C

6°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

March 18, 2024,A CLARTY TRIP AROUND THE COAST WHILE THE 🌞 OUT

So i really enjoyed this one. Taking a trip down to the coast which was a good idea until we found all the dirt tracks along the way. Great to see so many bikers out enjoying themselves. Hopefully this spring can be a dry and hot one for us all 😁