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North East England

St Mary's Lighthouse – St Mary's Lighthouse loop from Old Hartley

Hiking trails & Routes

North East England

St Mary's Lighthouse – St Mary's Lighthouse loop from Old Hartley

Easy

40

hikers

St Mary's Lighthouse – St Mary's Lighthouse loop from Old Hartley

00:51

3.31km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

76 m

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

Tip by

2

550 m

St Mary's Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

nice location and if the tyde is out you can get across to see the lighthouse close, there is a pit stop for coffee and refreshments before carrying on with your journey

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3

1.07 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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4

1.23 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 …

Tip by

5

1.39 km

View of St Mary's Island and Beach

Highlight • Beach

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

Tip by

6

2.27 km

St Mary's Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

7

3.27 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.

Tip by

B

3.31 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.06 km

834 m

201 m

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.13 km

993 m

524 m

453 m

165 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 7 May

16°C

6°C

61 %

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