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North East England

View of the Farne Islands – Bamburgh Castle loop from Chathill

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North East England

View of the Farne Islands – Bamburgh Castle loop from Chathill

Hard

11

riders

View of the Farne Islands – Bamburgh Castle loop from Chathill

05:18

87.2km

760m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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7.19 km

Annstead Burn

Lake

2

11.0 km

View of the Farne Islands

Highlight • Beach

Great views out to the Farne Island. Lovely on the sunny day. But it can be brutal in a cold North Easterly wind, coming right of the North Sea. A route to pick for a nice day

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3

13.4 km

Bamburgh Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Perched atop a green mound next to the sea, Bamburgh Castle is one of the most impressive castles in the UK. Built as early as the 5th century, the castle …

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4

17.2 km

View of Budle Bay

Highlight • Beach

There's a helpful Information Panel with seating area by the water's edge (when the tide is in!) which gives lots of information about migrating birds and other wildlife in this 'special place' for wildlife and nature.

Tip by

5

34.9 km

Chillingham Castle Gatehouse

Highlight • Historical Site

6

55.8 km

Alnwick Market Place

Highlight • Settlement

Alnwick is a prominent town, with all amenities including large supermarkets. And, of course, a castle... The cobbled areas of the marketplace are attractive.

Tip by

7

63.5 km

Phantom FGR2 XV415 Display at RAF Boulmer

Highlight • Historical Site

This is just next to RAF Boulmer main site.

Tip by

8

65.1 km

Boulmer Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful beach with lots of fishing boats on.

Tip by

9

73.9 km

Long Heugh Limestone Escarpment

Highlight • Natural Monument

The towering rock faces and impressive cliffs along this part of the route are uniquely beautiful. Surrounded by green countryside, sheep graze in the meadows at the feet of the …

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77.8 km

Embleton Burn

Lake

82.8 km

Allansford Plantation

Forest

B

87.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

85.3 km

1.04 km

723 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

86.4 km

535 m

311 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (170 m)

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Wednesday 1 July

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