Craster Harbour – View of Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Embleton

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Craster Harbour – View of Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Embleton

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Craster Harbour – View of Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Embleton

04:28

17.1km

120m

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 22, 2026

Tips

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.44 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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5.45 km

Craster Village: Harbour, Pubs, and Smokery

Highlight • Settlement

5.66 km

Craster Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

Small fishing village famous for its traditionally smoked kippers. A good starting point for hikes to the North and South along the coast, including a short walk to Dunstanburgh Castle. …

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6.86 km

View of Dunstanburgh Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Great view towards the castle. Early in the morning you can see songbirds and seagulls as well as deer, hares and pheasants.

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8.51 km

The Bathing House, Howick Haven

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful house with history by the sea with its own little beach next to it.

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12.5 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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12.8 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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14.7 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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15.8 km

Kittycarter Burn

Lake

17.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

1.83 km

860 m

758 m

712 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

3.67 km

999 m

712 m

603 m

420 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 5 October

14°C

8°C

51 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

April 27, 2024,5 Tage Northumberland (23-28.4.24) Wanderung 3 - Howick to Caster to Dunstanburgh und zurück auf dem St Oswald´s Way

The original plan was to walk some stages of the St. Oswald's Way between Holy Island and Craster, but when we saw the rolling hills of the Cheviots Hills we decided to head inland and do some walking there instead. So it seemed appropriate to walk from Craster to Dunstanborough and back on our last full day. As it was …

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