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Craster

Craster Harbour – View of Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Craster

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North East England
Craster

Craster Harbour – View of Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Craster

Hard

7

hikers

Craster Harbour – View of Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Craster

05:57

22.8km

170m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

146 m

Craster Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

Small fishing village famous for its traditionally smoked kippers. A good starting point for hikes to the North and South along the coast, including a short walk to Dunstanburgh Castle. …

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2

1.30 km

View of Dunstanburgh Castle

Highlight • Castle

Wild, windswept, breathtaking ruins; a castle to behold. Moody, dramatic, with the world's tiniest visitor shop!

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3

2.14 km

Dunstanburgh Castle

Highlight • Castle

Built in the early 14th century, Dunstanburgh castle is a towering ruin full of history. The castle was constructed by Thomas, the Earl of Lancaster and wealthiest man in England …

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4

2.47 km

Dunstanburgh Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Standing proudly on a remote headland in Northumberland, Dunstanburgh Castle emerges as a remarkable testament to a turbulent era.

During a period marked by strained relations between King Edward II …

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5

2.49 km

Dunstanburgh Castle Beach

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Instead of walking back along nearly the same path as the outward leg, walk back along the beach (especially at low tide) from Low Newton nearly all the way back …

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6

3.33 km

Embleton Bay

Highlight • Natural

Embleton Bay, embraced by the captivating ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle, offers a pristine and unspoiled stretch of golden sand along the Northumberland Coast. With its low dunes and minimal human …

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7

7.51 km

View of Dunstanburgh Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful quiet beach. The tide goes out quite far too and you get Beautiful views of Dunstanburgh Castle

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9.97 km

Kittycarter Burn

Lake

14.3 km

Craster Heugh

Forest

18.8 km

Beach

Beach

11

20.1 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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22.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

7.22 km

2.57 km

646 m

462 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

4.39 km

3.06 km

2.36 km

1.69 km

1.17 km

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Saturday 20 June

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