Walk Cullercoats
If you are an early riser looking to catch the amazing sunrise along the sea front on your morning run. A family looking for a short walk with your four legged friend or if you just want to stretch your legs on a lazy stroll then Cullercoats is a great place to start and finish your journey.
The routes below are some helpful starters and contain different loops so you can change the length of your journey. If you have a favourite walk then send it through and we may add it to the map.
Cullercoats loops – Blues
If you are looking for short loops that take in different parts of Cullercoats then these three routes will get you started.
The light blue route is a nice short 1.8 miles and great for a walk with the dog or the family. From the seafront make your way up Mast lane till you hit the Broadway and then make your way towards Marden Quarry. The Quarry is a nature reserve so you will spot all kinds of birds out on the water. It also offers a number of loops through the woods if you want to explore a little more on your way round. Once you exit the Quarry you head along the Broadway a little more and then cut through to Whitley Bay Metro Station. From here you walk the quiet path alongside community gardens and allotments. Once this path ends you can make your way down Eskdale Terrace, past Cullercoats Fisherman’s Mission, the boat yard, Cliff house and the Watch house to your starting point.
The next loop in the blue colour on our map is another short 1.7 mile loop. This one takes you along the seafront, past the play park and grassed area till you reach the iconic St George’s Church. From here you walk along the side of the Church and Beaconsfield and through the underpass to Links Road. A little way along here you will pass Links Road Play Park and Cullercoats FC’s pitches. Continue along Links Road till you join Beach Road. From here you make your way uphill to the Broadway and follow this towards Cullercoats. At the Roundabout at the top of Mast Lane you turn to head back towards the Sea front and the end of this route.
The final loop is in the dark blue is the longest at 3 miles and takes you out of Cullercoats towards Preston Grange. From the seafront you head up Mast Lane, past Cullercoats Methodist Church and along Farringdon Road till you reach the Sandpiper. Here you turn onto the very long Shaftesbury Crescent that winds its way along side farmers fields and then up towards the Fox Hunters pub and playing fields. Follow the edge of the fields (or across them if you want to enjoy the green space) till you reach St Hilda’s church. Make your way through the Marden Estate and back to the Broadway and the homeward leg along Mast Lane.
Whitley Bay Loops
The Whitley Bay loops can be mixed and matched to give you differing length walks that taken in different sights in the area.
The first and shortest loop is our light green one and is around 3.3 miles long. Starting by Adamson Memorial Fountain as most of our routes do you make your way north along Beverly Terrace towards the Watch House and then along the path past Cliff House and down the steps towards Jakeys Bay. Back up the steps and past Marconi Point and then down towards Browns Bay. The next part can be done in three different ways. If the tide is out and it is safe to do so you can walk along the rocks for some distance till you reach steps up to the main pathway. You can also wander along the lower path till you reach the steps or walk up the first set of steps you reach and walk along the top from there. Once you our on the main top promenade you will walk past the Spanish City and then make your round towards the amusements and ice cream shops and head back towards the centre Whitley Bay. Pass the Playhouse and continue upwards till you reach Park View. In 2018 a National newspaper asked readers for the best shopping districts in the UK and Park View came out on top. As you wander along make the most of what it has to offer. At the end of Park View make your way up the road out of Whitley Bay and then cut through the pedestrian streets that will take you all the way in to Cullercoats past Whitley Bay Metro and a variety of gardens. Around Coble House and along another pedestrian street to Cullercoats Metro Station then down Station Road and John Street to the seafront again.
Cullercoats – Three Hills – Yellow Route – 25 miles
This one is for those who want something a bit more lumpy and takes in three short star climbs that will give you some great views of North Tyneside and the surrounding areas. Again the route is a mixture of wagonway, cycle paths, roads and a little off-road. The route takes you up out of Cullercoats and then out towards West Monkseaton. From here you make your way to a wagonway that will take you to West Allotment Country Park and Sun Dial hill. A long drag up to the bottom of this man made mound and then a steeper sprint around the edge brings you to a giant sun dial with views over North Tyneside. The descent down the other side is long and straight and will lead you to more wagonways that lead you to the Rising Sun Country Park and the Rising Sun Hill, where you will find views of Newcastle and beyond. The park contains a small farm and a large nature reserve, as well as cafes and a park. If you aren’t stopping then make your way down the hill, through some woods and out of the park towards the final hill. This section takes you along some roads and a busy roundabout but there is pedestrian crossing all the way round to get you across safely. From there it is wagonways and Cycle paths to Weetslade Hill. Once this final climb is complete it is the return home up to Seghill on to Earsdon and then the Whitley Bay Promenade and the last final section home.
Cullercoats – Holywell Dene – Seaton Sluice – Pink Route – 10.4 miles
This ride offers a mix of wagonways, cycle paths and roads but it is still accessible to most riders. The track through Holywell Dene can be muddy and the paths narrow so be careful for other users. There are also some short downhill and uphill sections through this area that can be tricky if it is wet. The route takes you up Mast Lane and along to by Marden Quarry and out towards Monkseaton and the start of the Wagonway. This will take you out to Holywell Dene through shaded paths and fields until you hit the Dene. Just on the right is a small jumps track that has been built up but make sure you have a helmet and our confident if you decide to stop here. If you follow the rest of the route you will have to lift your bike over the fence and then follow the path through the Dene till you get to Seaton Sluice. From here you head back along the coast past St Mary’s Lighthouse, along the promenade to the Spanish City and home to Cullercoats.
Cullercoats – Tyne Tunnel – Cycle Hub – Red Route -26.1 miles
This ride follows much of the Blue route but with a detour under the Tyne and back along the south bank of the Tyne before returning back to Cullercoats. The paths are a mixture of roads and cycle paths and include a ride under the River Tyne. The Pedestrian Tunnel that makes its way under the Tyne was only opened again in 2019 having originally opened in 1951. At its height the tunnel saw 20,000 people a day making the journey through the tunnel. It has two lanes one for pedestrians and a dedicate cyclist tunnel and will take you the 270m from one back of the Tyne to the other. Once on the south side you will travel along road and cycle path till you reach the Millennium bridge which you can cross over and then start your return home. You will pass the Cycle Hub if you fancy a pit stop along the way or you can wait till you hit the Fish Quay in North Shields for some refreshments.
Cycling Information
Safe storage – If you need to lock your bike up somewhere safe and secure then there are Cylce lock up storage by Cullercoats Metro Station at the Station Road entrance. These need a smartcard which can be applied for from Nexus and our free of charge.
There is also street furniture for locking your bike to if you are just stopping for a drink on your jounrey. These are situated on John Street opposite Cullercoats Coffee.