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Newton-By-The-Sea

Low Newton Beach – Dunstanburgh Castle loop from High Newton by the Sea

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United Kingdom
England
North East England
Newton-By-The-Sea

Low Newton Beach – Dunstanburgh Castle loop from High Newton by the Sea

Moderate

4.5

(6)

136

hikers

Low Newton Beach – Dunstanburgh Castle loop from High Newton by the Sea

02:24

9.29km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

9 m

Low Newton Car Park

Highlight • Parking

24hr pay and display

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2

260 m

Low Newton Beach

Highlight • Beach

Lovely little village and beach which you can walk either on the beach to Embleton or through the nature reserve.

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3

3.72 km

World War II Bunker

Highlight • Monument

Just beside the golf course you can go in and take a look if you dare.

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4

4.18 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

4.50 km

Dunstanburgh Castle

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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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6

4.68 km

Queen Margaret's Cove

Highlight • Historical Site

Legend has it that Margaret of Anjou escaped to France from here, lowered over the side of the cliff in a basket.

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7

5.20 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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8

6.04 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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7.20 km

Kittycarter Burn

Lake

B

9.29 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.56 km

397 m

204 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.29 km

1.45 km

456 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

18°C

11°C

76 %

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