Craster Tower Gateway – Howick Village loop from Northumberland Coast National Landscape

Craster Tower Gateway – Howick Village loop from Northumberland Coast National Landscape

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Craster Tower Gateway – Howick Village loop from Northumberland Coast National Landscape

02:05

50.5km

300m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. 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

Start point

Bus stop

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View of Dunstanburgh Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Built in the 14th Century on an outcrop of the Whin Sill, an atmospheric ruin.

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9.64 km

Eleanor's Byre

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely gift shop with a cafe serving hot drinks and a small selection of cakes.

There's only a few tables so probably best as a takeaway stop if you are cycling past.

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9.70 km

This is now called the Arch Cafe. Food is great, good selection, service excellent. Indoor and outdoor seating. Also has a little gift shop. Recommended (had been open on Sundays but back to the opening times in 51m post)

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12.8 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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13.9 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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14.9 km

Bench With Sea View

Highlight • Structure

This section of NCN1 is a minor road which runs very close to the coast, with the coastal footpath alongside. There's a little dip just here, with a ramshackle bench - perfect for a short stop!

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15.4 km

Howick Village

Highlight • Settlement

The signposts for NCN1 'bypass' the village of Howick, but it's worth cutting the corner to pass through this tiny hamlet of a few houses. The gardens are neat and …

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34.0 km

Kittycarter Burn

Lake

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