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Bridge Over Howick Burn – View of Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Embleton

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Bridge Over Howick Burn – View of Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Embleton

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Bridge Over Howick Burn – View of Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Embleton

01:40

26.1km

210m

Cycling

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

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 10.2 km for 1 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.01 km

Kittycarter Burn

Lake

1.55 km

View of Dunstanburgh Castle from NCN1

Highlight (Segment) • Castle

This stretch of the route gets you off the road for a short while, along a concrete farm road. There are great views across to Dunstanburgh Castle.

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6.15 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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8.95 km

Bridge Over Howick Burn

Highlight • Cycleway

Narrow bridge taking you over the burn following the cycleway.

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8.96 km

Whitefin Spring

Highlight • Natural

Stop a while and have a brew

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12.9 km

Phantom FGR2 XV415 Display at RAF Boulmer

Highlight • Historical Site

This is just next to RAF Boulmer main site.

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13.3 km

Coast and Castles Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

A great place to stay while bikepacking.

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21.0 km

Craster Tower Gateway

Highlight • Cycleway

Craster Tower Gateway is an 18th century gateway and iconic entrance to the village of Craster.

The gateway once belonged to Craster Tower, which now serves as a luxury apartment. …

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24.2 km

View of Dunstanburgh Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

The castle itself is located directly on the coast and not on the North Sea coast cycle path. Nevertheless, from this route you have a beautiful view of the castle ruins in the distance.

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26.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

6.78 km

398 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

5.64 km

2.88 km

644 m

211 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

17°C

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Bridge Over Howick Burn – View of Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Embleton

View of Dunstanburgh Castle from NCN1

Long Heugh Limestone Escarpment

Bridge Over Howick Burn

Whitefin Spring

Phantom FGR2 XV415 Display at RAF Boulmer

Coast and Castles Campsite

Craster Tower Gateway

View of Dunstanburgh Castle

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