Warkworth Castle – Warkworth Castle loop from Amble

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Warkworth Castle – Warkworth Castle loop from Amble

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Warkworth Castle – Warkworth Castle loop from Amble

01:19

5.07km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.89 km

Warkworth Castle

Highlight • Castle

Lying atop a steep hilltop above the river Croquet, Warkworth Castle is an impressive fortress with towered walls that remain largely intact. Built in the 12th century, the castle had …

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2.11 km

Rothbury Market Cross

Highlight • Settlement

Stepped base is thought to have survived from the 1706 cross; the upper part was replaced c.1830 by Duke of Northumberland, and restored in the C20th.

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2.20 km

Warkworth War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The War Memorial is located outside St Lawrence's Church. This memorial commemorates the residents of Warkworth who were killed or missing in World War I and World War II.

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2.24 km

St Lawrence’s Church, Warkworth

Highlight • Religious Site

St Lawrence’s is a Grade I-listed church on the edge of Warkworth village. It was built in the 12th century and the 100-foot (31 m) spire was added in the …

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2.44 km

Warkworth Riverside and St. Oswald's Way

Highlight • River

Free car park. Benches for picnic.

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2.57 km

Warkworth Castle

Highlight • Settlement

Warkworth is a picturesque and historic village on a rocky spur that is encircled by the River Coquet. The village’s main street has a mighty 12th-century castle at one end …

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2.66 km

The Red Lion, Warkworth High Street

Highlight • Pub

The high street leads from the village centre to the castle at the top of the hill.

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3.31 km

Warkworth Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Lying atop a steep hilltop above the river Croquet, Warkworth castle is an impressive fortress with towered walls that remain largely intact. Built in the 12th century, the castle had …

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5.07 km

End point

Parking

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