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St Mary’s Island (Tyne and Wear)walking route
Key Facts
- Location: north of Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear
- Size: <10 hectares
- Terrain: well-paved causeway and rocky foreshore
- Access: Tidal causeway;
- Height gain: 101 metres
- Map: OS Explorer 316 Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Starting point: car park for St Mary’s lighthouse (Grid ref. NZ 350 750)
St Mary’s Island walk summary
From the north car park simply head north towards St Mary’s Lighthouse. The route uses the rocky foreshore around the base of the lighthouse. Avoid the seals by staying close to the lighthouse perimeter. The rocks can be a bit slippery! Check out the GPX route for more details.
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