North Tyneside Fish Quay to St Marys Lighthouse

St Mary’s Lighthouse was completed in 1898 on a hazardous coast for shipping and remained operational until 1984 when it was superseded my modern navigational techniques. Since then, the Lighthouse and former keepers cottages have been operated as a visitor centre by North Tyneside.


Starting at the Red Port marker buoy artwork and after a quick bike check we will be heading north to St Marys Lighthouse following the costal route of NCN1 along the shared paths of Tynemouth, Cullercoats and Whitley Bay. At the lighthouse if we can get refreshments there, we will, if not we will stop off at a café on the way back using the same route.



This ride is also part of the British Cycling Lets Ride Through Winter campaign. Take part in 4 Guided Rides, Breeze or Community Rides starting 7th January until 26th February and be in with a chance to win some goodies.



IMPORTANT STUFF….

The terrain of this route is shared path therefore this ride is suitable for all bike types including e-bikes.

• You should pay particular attention to your bike being in good working order before attending a ride so as to minimise risks and disruption to rides.

• Be organised and bring your own items e.g.
- Spare inner tube
- Tyre levers and pump
- Multi tool
- Lock
- Bike lights
- Gloves
- Drink
- Snacks
- Suitable clothing,
- Helmets are recommended, but not mandatory.

• PLEASE DRESS APPROPRIATELY – WEAR WARM GLOVES

You can contact the leader directly via the ‘Message Ride Creator’ tab in the ride posting on let’s ride unless you have their direct contact details already.

For any queries please contact GuidedRidesNE@gmail.com. For any last minute cancellations on the day please text 07958344888 (note this phone is only for the day of the ride) otherwise use the option to cancel when you log in to letsride.co.uk.

If the weather is bad we will only contact you if we are cancelling the ride and will do so no later than 9.00am on the day by putting a message in the ‘conversation’ tab in the ride. You should receive a notification by email if there is a message. If you have not heard from us we are still riding.

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