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North East England

Craster Tower Gateway – View of Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Northumberland Coast National Landscape

Bike touring routes & trails

North East England

Craster Tower Gateway – View of Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Northumberland Coast National Landscape

Moderate

5.0

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Craster Tower Gateway – View of Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Northumberland Coast National Landscape

03:16

54.0km

450m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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8.58 km

Mill Burn

Lake

2

19.7 km

Ruins of St Leonard's Hospital Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Over the road just south of Malcolm's Cross are the ruins of the medieval chapel of St Leonard's Hospital. It was built for the protection of King Malcolm's soul, sometime between 1193 and 1216.

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3

20.4 km

View of Alnwick Castle from Lion Bridge

Highlight • Castle

There's a layby at the side of this road which gives you the best view of Alnwick Castle from the outside. A couple of hundred yards down the hill is the famous Lion Bridge, much beloved of wedding couples.

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4

21.3 km

Alnwick Market Place

Highlight • Settlement

Alnwick is a prominent town, with all amenities including large supermarkets. And, of course, a castle... The cobbled areas of the marketplace are attractive.

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5

22.7 km

View of Alnwick Castle

Highlight • Castle

There's something special about glimpsing the headliners from a different angle, or from a distance... It's easy to ride over this bridge without even knowing that there's a glimpse of …

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6

29.2 km

View of Ratcheugh Observatory

Highlight • Viewpoint

Once a year there is a lovely walk through the bluebells to the observatory and you can go inside.

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7

37.3 km

Long Heugh Limestone Escarpment

Highlight • Natural Monument

The towering rock faces and impressive cliffs along this part of the route are uniquely beautiful. Surrounded by green countryside, sheep graze in the meadows at the feet of the …

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8

38.4 km

Craster Tower Gateway

Highlight • Cycleway

Craster Tower Gateway is an 18th century gateway and iconic entrance to the village of Craster.

The gateway once belonged to Craster Tower, which now serves as a luxury apartment. …

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39.1 km

Craster Heugh

Forest

10

42.4 km

View of Dunstanburgh Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

The castle itself is located directly on the coast and not on the North Sea coast cycle path. Nevertheless, from this route you have a beautiful view of the castle ruins in the distance.

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43.3 km

Kittycarter Burn

Lake

B

54.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.7 km

1.71 km

399 m

176 m

Surfaces

50.9 km

3.08 km

< 100 m

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