River Aln & Hulne Park loop from Alnwick

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River Aln & Hulne Park loop from Alnwick

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River Aln & Hulne Park loop from Alnwick

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12.1km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.85 km

Duchess of Northumberland Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Nice quickly wooden bridge over the river Aln. There are a few of these in the park.

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5.56 km

Hulne Priory Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

This is inside Hulne Park. A private park owned by the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland which is free to go in and walk around. During the winter months the park is sometimes closed so check on Northumberland Estates website for details. Unfortunately no dogs allowed.

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8.30 km

Brizlee Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Brizlee Tower is a Grade 1 listed folly in Hulne Park. The 26m high, elaborately decorated tower was built in 1781, and offers superb views over the estate and Northumberland. Not normally open to the public.

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12.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.25 km

4.15 km

426 m

223 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

1.29 km

267 m

223 m

159 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Monday 5 October

15°C

9°C

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Comments

June 18, 2022,Hulne Park Abbey Route

Still so much damage due to the winter storms in the park. Brizlee is where the 98mph wind was recorded which is why the Abbey Route is the only part open currently due to the clear up of the storm still around the tower.