Cullercoats to Tynemouth Coastal Walk
Tyne and Wear
This coastal walk links the fishing village of Cullercoats to Tynemouth along one of North Tyneside's best known stretches of coast, starting near the Adamson Memorial fountain on Cullercoats seafront and heading south past the Collingwood Monument and Tynemouth Longsands to the headland where Tynemouth Priory and Castle stand above King Edwards Bay. Dogs are welcome on the clifftop paths and promenade year round, though the main beaches have a seasonal dog ban from 1 May to 30 September, and the busy promenade is generally a lead walk. The 8km round trip mixes clifftop paths and promenade, with the option to drop onto the beach at Tynemouth on the return leg, and takes in Cullercoats Bay, the lifeboat station and the wide sweep of Longsands along the way. There is around 112 metres of gentle climbing overall, mostly where the path rises and falls along the low cliffs, and the going underfoot is mostly paved.
This is a dog friendly coastal walk with dogs welcome on the clifftop paths and promenade throughout the year, though the beaches themselves have a seasonal dog ban from 1 May to 30 September on the main stretches of Cullercoats Bay, King Edwards Bay and the southern ends of Longsands and Whitley Bay. Outside those months, dogs can enjoy the sand as well as the paths above. Take care near the cliff edges around Tynemouth headland, and keep dogs close on the busier promenade sections in summer. Tynemouth and Cullercoats both have plenty of dog-friendly cafes and pubs for a stop along the way.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 8.0 km (5.0 miles)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Duration
- 2 hr
- Walk Type
- Coastal
- Route Type
- Circular
- Off Lead Potential
- Low
- Livestock Risk
- None
- Facilities
- Dog-friendly cafes and pubs in both Cullercoats and Tynemouth.
- Parking
- On-street parking near Cullercoats seafront; further pay and display parking at Tynemouth.
Dog Friendly Stays Nearby
Make a weekend of it. These are the closest dog friendly places to stay to Cullercoats to Tynemouth Coastal Walk, each one checked for its dog policy before we listed it.
Sycamore Cottage - Backworth
Sleeps 9 · 2 dogs · Enclosed garden
from £935 / 7 nights
The Stables At Lintz Green House
Sleeps 4 · 2 dogs · Enclosed garden
from £598 / 7 nights
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All dog friendly stays in Tyne and WearFrequently Asked Questions
Is Cullercoats to Tynemouth Coastal Walk dog friendly?
Yes, dogs are welcome on this coastal walk throughout the year, with access to the clifftop paths and promenade at all times. It earns a solid 7/10 for dog friendliness, and both Cullercoats and Tynemouth have plenty of dog-friendly cafes and pubs to stop at along the way.
Can dogs be off lead at Cullercoats to Tynemouth Coastal Walk?
The promenade sections are generally a lead walk, particularly in summer when they get busy, and you'll want to keep dogs close near the cliff edges around Tynemouth headland. Outside the seasonal dog ban (1 May to 30 September), dogs can head down onto the sand at the bays, though the main stretches of Cullercoats Bay, King Edwards Bay and parts of Longsands are off limits to dogs during those summer months.
What should I know before visiting Cullercoats to Tynemouth Coastal Walk with my dog?
The walk is an 8km round trip with around 112 metres of gentle climbing on mostly paved paths, making it manageable for most dogs. The main beaches — including Cullercoats Bay, King Edwards Bay and the southern end of Longsands — have a dog ban from 1 May to 30 September, so if a run on the sand matters to you, an autumn or winter visit is the better bet. Parking is available on-street near Cullercoats seafront, with pay and display options at Tynemouth.
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Cullercoats seafront, near the Adamson Memorial, Cullercoats, North Tyneside NE30 4PQ
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