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

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

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

01:26

31.8km

210m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.27 km

View of Albert Edward Dock Marina

Highlight • Structure

nice view of boats, quiet cycle path with lots of routes near by

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8.42 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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8.76 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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9.05 km

King Edward's Bay

Highlight • Castle

A pretty, secluded sandy bay at the foot of Tynemouth Priory and Castle

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15.8 km

St Mary's Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

great for a photo. just be carefull with tide times if your planning on visiting the lighthouse

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16.1 km

View of Whitley Bay and St Mary's Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

Remember to take a look back to the Bay along the lighthouse road!

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22.2 km

Longsands Beach

Highlight • Beach

crusoes is just down on the beach.great place to stop for a bite to eat.

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24.1 km

View of South Shields from North Tynemouth

Highlight • River

Great views across the Tyne towards South Shields from the River Tyne Trail. The North Pier is a bit further along where you can look out to the North Sea. …

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