Bamburgh Castle – Bamburgh Sand Dunes loop from Bamburgh

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North East England

Bamburgh

Bamburgh Castle – Bamburgh Sand Dunes loop from Bamburgh

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Bamburgh Castle – Bamburgh Sand Dunes loop from Bamburgh

00:55

3.42km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

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After 1.14 km for 159 m

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351 m

Grace Darling's Grave

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Grace Darling (24 November 1815 – 20 October 1842) was a lighthouse keeper's daughter. She rescued survivors from the shipwrecked Forfarshire in 1838 which brought her national fame. The paddlesteamer …

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1.57 km

View of the Northumberland Coast from Bamburgh Castle

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Stunning location and truly wild when the waether is slightly off. Highly recommended!

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1.57 km

View of the Farne Islands

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You get a great view of the Farne Islands and the Farne Island lighthouse from the walls of Bamburgh Castle. You also get a good view from the beach.

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1.92 km

View of Farne Islands

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2.01 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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2.02 km

Bamburgh Sand Dunes

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The sand dunes at Bamburgh Castle offer a breathtaking landscape, providing a serene and picturesque backdrop for visitors to enjoy the beauty of nature while exploring the historic castle grounds.

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3.02 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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3.12 km

Bamburgh Castle

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There has been a castle here for 1400 years, since the Anglo Saxon Kings used it as the stronghold in Northumbria. The current castle sits on a 9 acre rocky …

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