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The Tyne and Wear coast

A run down the coast from Whitley Bay to Whitburn. St Mary's Island is only reachable at low tide, so check the tide tables before you set off. Marsden Grotto involves a long staircase down the cliff.

5 stops · about 19.5 km · allow roughly 2 hrs 15 min

  1. 1
    Hauntings
    The Ghosts of St Mary's Island and Curry's Point

    St Mary's Island, Whitley Bay

  2. 2
    Hauntings
    The Black Monk of Tynemouth Priory

    Tynemouth Priory and Castle, Tynemouth

  3. 3
    Hauntings
    John the Jibber, Marsden Grotto

    Marsden Grotto, South Shields

  4. 4
    Hauntings
    The Ghosts of Souter Lighthouse

    Souter Lighthouse, Whitburn, South Shields

  5. 5
    Hauntings
    The Green Lady of the Jolly Sailor, Whitburn

    Jolly Sailor, East Street, Whitburn

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