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Tynemouth Castle and Priory – Tynemouth Priory and Castle loop from North Shields

Tynemouth Castle and Priory – Tynemouth Priory and Castle loop from North Shields

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5.0

(1)

155

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Tynemouth Castle and Priory – Tynemouth Priory and Castle loop from North Shields

00:58

21.7km

140m

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: March 16, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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2.47 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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2.77 km

King Edward's Bay

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

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5.19 km

Cullercoats Bay

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Busy juntion with pedestrians and cars turning watch out but slight uphill 1% leading to a long flat to longsands

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9.28 km

View of Whitley Bay and St Mary's Lighthouse

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

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11.9 km

Spanish City Pâtisserie

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Excellent pastry

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15.9 km

Longsands Beach

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

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17.3 km

Tynemouth Priory and Castle

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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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17.7 km

View of South Shields from North Tynemouth

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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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21.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.70 km

6.31 km

5.93 km

549 m

203 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.6 km

2.73 km

167 m

128 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

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Tynemouth Castle and Priory – Tynemouth Priory and Castle loop from North Shields

Tynemouth Castle and Priory

King Edward's Bay

Cullercoats Bay

View of Whitley Bay and St Mary's Lighthouse

Spanish City Pâtisserie

Longsands Beach

Tynemouth Priory and Castle

View of South Shields from North Tynemouth

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