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Smugglers Cove (Craster) – View of Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Craster

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North East England

Smugglers Cove (Craster) – View of Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Craster

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Smugglers Cove (Craster) – View of Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Craster

02:40

10.2km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Tips

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

4.83 km

Beach

Beach

2

5.26 km

Howick Haven Rock Formations

Highlight • Viewpoint

The rocks on the North side of the haven reveal distinct layers of pale and black rock, formed in calm estuarine conditions. The black rock, made of shale or mudstone, …

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3

5.79 km

Rumbling Kern

Highlight • Natural

The Rumbling Kern is characterized by a distinctive rumbling or booming sound that occurs when waves crash against the rocks. This unique acoustic effect is caused by the shape, composition, …

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4

6.01 km

Smugglers Cove (Craster)

Highlight • Beach

A small cove near Craster where legend has it the Vikings once accessed the beaches of Northumberland and Pirates hid their treasures.

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5

6.12 km

The Bathing House, Howick Haven

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful house with history by the sea with its own little beach next to it.

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6

6.79 km

Hindson Cove

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

7.76 km

View of Dunstanburgh Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Great view towards the castle. Early in the morning you can see songbirds and seagulls as well as deer, hares and pheasants.

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8

8.05 km

Rocky Inlet North of Cullernose Point

Highlight • Natural

A rocky inlet north of Cullernose point.

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9

8.81 km

View of Muckle Carr

Highlight • Viewpoint

Muckle, meaning large, is the larger of the two islets offshore from craster harbour. They were the only protection to Craster before the harbour was built.

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9.33 km

Craster Heugh

Forest

B

10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.15 km

3.68 km

1.71 km

391 m

266 m

Surfaces

3.77 km

2.24 km

1.90 km

1.87 km

342 m

< 100 m

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