Bamburgh Castle – Seahouses Harbour and Beach loop from Northumberland Coast National Landscape

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Bamburgh Castle – Seahouses Harbour and Beach loop from Northumberland Coast National Landscape

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Bamburgh Castle – Seahouses Harbour and Beach loop from Northumberland Coast National Landscape

04:53

19.0km

90m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

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447 m

Beadnell Bay Beach

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Beautiful views along the coast

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2.06 km

Annstead Burn

Lake

7.83 km

Beach

8.12 km

Bamburgh Beach and Dunes

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A beautiful open expanse of sand on the far side of a shortish walk through the dunes. Views of Bamburgh Castle and the Farne Islands and best for photos at sunrise or sunset.

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8.63 km

Bamburgh Dunes

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9.08 km

View of Bamburgh Castle from Bamburgh Beach

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This is simply an iconic beach that is justly famed for its film set appeal. No wonder as It's vast, unspoilt shoreline is generally uncrowded and backed by fabulous sand …

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10.1 km

View of Bamburgh Castle

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You can sometimes see people playing cricket on the village green. It's rather quaint.

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10.2 km

Bamburgh Castle

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There has been a castle here for 1400 years, since the Anglo Saxon Kings used it as the stronghold in Northumbria. The current castle sits on a 9 acre rocky …

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10.6 km

Bamburgh Sand Dunes

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The sand dunes at Bamburgh Castle offer a breathtaking landscape, providing a serene and picturesque backdrop for visitors to enjoy the beauty of nature while exploring the historic castle grounds.

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15.7 km

Seahouses Harbour and Beach

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A large village nestled on the coast, Seahouses has a beautiful beach, fishing port and harbour. The village is a popular destination thanks to its rich sea wildlife such as …

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