View of Dunstanburgh Castle – Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Craster

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North East England

Craster

View of Dunstanburgh Castle – Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Craster

Hard

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(15)

142

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View of Dunstanburgh Castle – Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Craster

06:07

23.8km

110m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: August 21, 2026

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

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Parking

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1.38 km

View of Dunstanburgh Castle

Highlight • Castle

Wild, windswept, breathtaking ruins; a castle to behold. Moody, dramatic, with the world's tiniest visitor shop!

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1.71 km

View of Dunstanburgh Castle

Highlight • Castle

Looking back towards Dunstanburgh Castle. Built in 1313. Thge views are very good in this area

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2.22 km

Dunstanburgh Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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2.55 km

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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2.58 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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3.41 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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6.28 km