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

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
North East England
Blyth

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

Moderate

4.3

(28)

230

riders

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

02:35

43.2km

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: June 25, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 83 m for 2 m

After 43.2 km for 2 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

10.5 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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2

12.9 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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3

20.1 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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4

20.2 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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21.6 km

Cliffords Fort

Ruins

6

22.9 km

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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7

23.5 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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8

23.7 km

King Edward's Bay

Highlight • Castle

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

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9

31.2 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.

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B

43.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.5 km

3.01 km

1.97 km

941 m

525 m

225 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.5 km

16.4 km

1.31 km

900 m

< 100 m

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