View of Bamburgh Castle – Bamburgh Castle loop from Chathill

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View of Bamburgh Castle – Bamburgh Castle loop from Chathill

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View of Bamburgh Castle – Bamburgh Castle loop from Chathill

03:08

50.7km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 3, 2026

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Chillingham Castle Gatehouse

Highlight • Historical Site

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Equestrian Statue at Chillingham Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

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View of Bamburgh Castle and the Farne Islands

Highlight • Historical Site

Its a bit open and windy here but amazing views on a clear day

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37.2 km

View of Bamburgh Castle

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

There are several roads leading to Bamburgh, but this approach from the crossroads at Glororum gives a spectacular view of the castle as you coast down the quiet incline towards the village!

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39.1 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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39.5 km

Bamburgh Castle

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Perched atop a green mound next to the sea, Bamburgh Castle is one of the most impressive castles in the UK. Built as early as the 5th century, the castle …

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41.8 km

View of the Farne Islands

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Great views out to the Farne Island. Lovely on the sunny day. But it can be brutal in a cold North Easterly wind, coming right of the North Sea. A route to pick for a nice day

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