Bamburgh Castle and Bamburgh coastal loop — Northumberland Coast

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Bamburgh Castle and Bamburgh coastal loop — Northumberland Coast

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Bamburgh Castle and Bamburgh coastal loop — Northumberland Coast

03:39

13.8km

120m

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The Bamburgh Castle and Bamburgh coastal loop is a moderate hike that takes you along the stunning Northumberland Coast. You'll cover 8.6 miles (13.8 km) with 405 feet (123 metres) of elevation gain, typically completing it in about 3 hours and 38 minutes. The route offers varied terrain, from sandy…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Grace Darling Memorial

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Birth: Nov. 24, 1815
Death: Oct. 20, 1842

A British heroine. Grace spent her youth in various lighthouses with her lighthouse keeper father. On the 17th of September 1838, whilst …

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673 m

View of Bamburgh Castle from the beach

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Bamburgh Castle is a mighty fortress that has guarded the Northumberland coastline for over 1,400 years. The Grade I-listed castle is one of the largest inhabited castles in the country. …

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1.38 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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12.3 km

View of Bamburgh Lighthouse and Harkess Rocks

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This charming Lighthouse was built by Trinity House in 1910 to guide shipping along the Northumberland coast and in the waters around the Farne Islands.

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12.7 km

View of Bamburgh Castle

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Everyone goes to Bamburgh, when in this vicinity. Not many people explore NORTH of Bamburgh. The 'crowds' (*relative term) disperse and the beach is deserted. The stretch of coast around …

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