Cullercoats To North Shields

If you're just looking for a leisurely stroll down the coast, then the route from Cullercoats to North Shields and back is one of my favourites. You also get to tick off loads of places too!

Find yourself somewhere to park and then your starting point is the Adamson Memorial Drinking Fountain and then we just head south towards Tynemouth.

For the outward part of the journey we stick to the roads and then head onto the beach on the way back. First thing we pass on the opposite side of the road is Tynemouth Park and the lake, but we keep hugging to path and head towards Tynemouth.

Peeking over the top of the houses on Percy Gardens you will be able to make out the Lookout Tower. We crossed over for a closer look.

Then it's just a short walk to the Tynemouth Priory And Castle.

Right next to us is also the Tynemouth Clock Tower and from here we head up Tynemouth high street.

At the top of the high street we also find another fabulous place to tick off which is the Queen Victoria Statue and we take a right turn here to head towards North Shields.

Now it's simply following the road all the way into North Shields. If you're completing the Blue Plaque Trail, then you can tick off a few down this road, starting with the First Tynemouth Station.

Then we have the Master Mariners Homes.

Further down the road you will find the Governor's Tree blue plaque.

And right next to this is the blue plaque on the Tynemouth Lodge Hotel.

Cross over the road here and walk down Tanners Bank into North Shields. Head down to the quayside until you see the New Low Light. Head up and see the High Light if you fancy it.

Then from here we start making our way back and head towards Clifford's Fort.

Now head right to the coast past the Fiddlers Green Statue and then via the Old Cycling Buoys.

Then we just follow the promenade all the way back to Tynemouth. Look over the water and you will spy the Herd Groyne lighthouse.

Then we just follow the promenade all the way back to Tynemouth. As we near we take a little detour up to see the Collingwood Monument.

And then just behind this is the Tynemouth Watch House and another blue plaque.

Now it's back towards the priory and we head down the steps onto the King Edward's Bay beach. If you don't fancy getting sand in your shoes, then just stick to the road. Also check out the old swimming pool as you are passing.

Then we back down again onto Longsands. Have a little lookout for the Cullercoats Caves too.

Then just continue along until you reach the Cullercoats Lifeboat Station and Dove Marine.

Then back up to the steps to the fountain and you have reached your starting point. As it was just a short pootle away, we also ventured to the Cullercoats Watch House.

That's a whopping 16 places you can tick off your bucket list within an 8km walk.