Head to Tynemouth to experience several miles of spectacular running on seafront paths and coastal bluffs. In all, it can be a 15-16 mile out and back, so you might want to divide the route into sections. Tynemouth is a coastal town on the north side of the River Tyne, across from South Shields. It’s reachable by subway (North Shields).
Tynemouth Castle. A. Nolan
Our route starts in central Tynemouth at the Fiddler’s Green Fishermen’s Memorial. Run north along the path just above the water, enjoying the views! After 1 mile is the Tynemouth Pier, where you can do a ~1 mile out and back to the lighthouse, also enjoying views of the Tynemouth Priory and Castle. Continue north through Tynemouth Park along Grand Parade, with nice water views. It’s a 2-mile section along the terrace between Tynemouth Park and Whitley Bay Beach. Here’s there’s a 1.5 mile path through a park above the beach (the beach is also runnable, depending on tides). At the 7-mile mark is St. Mary’s Island Nature Reserve, where there’s a nice jaunt out to St Mary’s Lighthouse and a ~1 mile dirt path on the bluffs above the water. The path has good footing and there are great views.
Head to Tynemouth to experience several miles of spectacular running on seafront paths and coastal bluffs. In all, it can be a 15-16 mile out and back, so you might want to divide the route into sections. Tynemouth is a coastal town on the north side of the River Tyne, across from South Shields. It’s reachable by subway (North Shields).
Tynemouth Castle. A. Nolan
Our route starts in central Tynemouth at the Fiddler’s Green Fishermen’s Memorial. Run north along the path just above the water, enjoying the views! After 1 mile is the Tynemouth Pier, where you can do a ~1 mile out and back to the lighthouse, also enjoying views of the Tynemouth Priory and Castle. Continue north through Tynemouth Park along Grand Parade, with nice water views. It’s a 2-mile section along the terrace between Tynemouth Park and Whitley Bay Beach. Here’s there’s a 1.5 mile path through a park above the beach (the beach is also runnable, depending on tides). At the 7-mile mark is St. Mary’s Island Nature Reserve, where there’s a nice jaunt out to St Mary’s Lighthouse and a ~1 mile dirt path on the bluffs above the water. The path has good footing and there are great views.
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Up to 8.1 miles (13.1 km) one-way; Can be divided into sections
247 feet (75m) over 8 miles south to north
Fiddler's Green Fishermen's Memorial in Tynemouth/North Shields
Numerous car parks in the area, including at St. Mary's. Subway: North Shields
We've put together several lovely routes in nearby Sunderland, including paths along the River Wear, Roker Beach, and several parks along the sea and south of the city.
Nice waterside running along the miles of paths and seven bridges along the River Tyne. On the north bank, paths extend ~3 miles east or west from the centre. Also some nice paths on the south bank, to Riverside Park.
Running the several miles of paths around Exhibition Park, Town Moor, & Nuns Moor is a highlight. Great views and some fun hills on this classic English common, right near town.
Fantastic running options in the Derwent Valley. Enjoy several miles of trails around landscaped Georgian Gardens and woodlands at the Gibside estate, plus the 12+ mile Derwent Walk through woodlands, meadows, wetlands, & riverside.
Some nice parks and trails in Wallsend, just east of Newcastle upon Tyne. Head north to combine Richardson Dees Park & Rising Sun Countryside Centre, or southeast into Walker Riverside Park.
In the northeast section of Newcastle upon Tyne. WaggonWays is a 3.1 mile multi-use path through a suburban area. Rising Sun is a 400-acre park through a nature reserve, grassland, and woodland areas. Can be combined for a long run!
A worth-it destination for a run that has it all: fort, pier, lighthouses, parks, seafront promenade, and coastal bluffs! Easy footing, fairly flat, great views! This can be a 10-15 mile run, so might want to do in sections. Beach also runnable.
Some nice running in this seaside town 16 miles northeast of Newcastle upon Tyne. 1.5 miles of seafront promenade, and a multi-use path that extends west to QE2 Park, where there are additional trails.
A nice opportunity for some running in the Northumberland countryside. This park has several miles of trails around lakeside, woodland and open grassed areas. Located 16 miles northeast of Newcastle.
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Essentials
Up to 8.1 miles (13.1 km) one-way; Can be divided into sections
247 feet (75m) over 8 miles south to north
Fiddler's Green Fishermen's Memorial in Tynemouth/North Shields
Numerous car parks in the area, including at St. Mary's. Subway: North Shields
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