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Seahouses Harbour and Beach – Bamburgh Castle loop from Elford

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Seahouses Harbour and Beach – Bamburgh Castle loop from Elford

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Seahouses Harbour and Beach – Bamburgh Castle loop from Elford

03:57

15.3km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

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3.85 km

Seahouses Harbour and Beach

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A large village nestled on the coast, Seahouses has a beautiful beach, fishing port and harbour. The village is a popular destination thanks to its rich sea wildlife such as …

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8.35 km

Bamburgh Beach and Dunes

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A beautiful open expanse of sand on the far side of a shortish walk through the dunes. Views of Bamburgh Castle and the Farne Islands and best for photos at sunrise or sunset.

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8.86 km

View of Bamburgh Castle from Bamburgh Beach

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This is simply an iconic beach that is justly famed for its film set appeal. No wonder as It's vast, unspoilt shoreline is generally uncrowded and backed by fabulous sand …

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9.69 km

Bamburgh Sand Dunes

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The sand dunes at Bamburgh Castle offer a breathtaking landscape, providing a serene and picturesque backdrop for visitors to enjoy the beauty of nature while exploring the historic castle grounds.

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10.0 km

View of Bamburgh Castle

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You can sometimes see people playing cricket on the village green. It's rather quaint.

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10.1 km

Bamburgh Castle

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There has been a castle here for 1400 years, since the Anglo Saxon Kings used it as the stronghold in Northumbria. The current castle sits on a 9 acre rocky …

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10.4 km

Grace Darling (24 November 1815 – 20 October 1842) was a lighthouse keeper's daughter. She rescued survivors from the shipwrecked Forfarshire in 1838 which brought her national fame. The paddlesteamer …

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15.3 km

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Camper Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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8.05 km

4.05 km

2.54 km

673 m

Surfaces

4.89 km

3.98 km

3.13 km

2.54 km

776 m

Elevation

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Friday 8 May

10°C

6°C

62 %

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Seahouses Harbour and Beach – Bamburgh Castle loop from Elford

Seahouses Harbour and Beach

Bamburgh Beach and Dunes

Bamburgh Dunes

View of Bamburgh Castle from Bamburgh Beach

Bamburgh Sand Dunes

View of Bamburgh Castle

Bamburgh Castle

Grace Darling's Grave

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