Alnwick Castle – Lion Bridge, Alnwick loop from Alnwick

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Alnwick Castle – Lion Bridge, Alnwick loop from Alnwick

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Alnwick Castle – Lion Bridge, Alnwick loop from Alnwick

00:55

8.64km

80m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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440 m

Entrance to The Alnwick Garden and Alnwick Castle

Highlight • Rest Area

1.04 km

Dirty Bottles

Highlight • Other

A really nice untraditional pub. Nice bites, good beer, friendly staff. thedirtybottles.co.uk

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1.19 km

Alnwick Castle Barbican

Highlight • Historical Site

This entrance to Alnwick Castle is from the town side. It is part of the castles defence wall which surrounds it.

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1.24 km

Alnwick Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

THE ORIGINS OF ALNWICK CASTLE DATE BACK TO THE NORMAN PERIOD. SINCE 1309 ITS STORY HAS BEEN INTERTWINED WITH THAT OF THE PERCY FAMILY, A FAMILY WITH A HISTORY AS …

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2.79 km

Lion Bridge, Alnwick

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful bridge with a stone lion on

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3.48 km

View of Alnwick Castle and the River Aln

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views of Alnwick Castle with the River Aln in. This field sometimes has cows in so if you have a dog take extra care

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5.73 km

Peter's Mill Bridge

Highlight • Trail

Bridge crossing over the River Aln

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8.17 km

Barter Books at Alnwick Station

Highlight • Structure

The inaugural railway station on the town's periphery began operations in 1850, succeeded by a more centrally located station introduced in 1887 by the North Eastern Railway. Following the 1923 …

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