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Bamburgh Castle – Lion's Head Fountain, Bamburgh loop from Budle

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Bamburgh Castle – Lion's Head Fountain, Bamburgh loop from Budle

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Bamburgh Castle – Lion's Head Fountain, Bamburgh loop from Budle

01:02

17.0km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.12 km

View of the Farne Islands and Bamburgh Castle

Highlight • Castle

Lovely views of the Farne Islands, and left to Bamburgh Castle, from this little 'hill top'!

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12.6 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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12.7 km

Lion's Head Fountain, Bamburgh

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The Lord Crewe Trust played a pivotal role in the village's reconstruction, establishing a comprehensive support system for its residents. This encompassed essential amenities such as a school, dispensary, hospital, …

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12.7 km

Red Telephone Box with View of Bamburgh Castle

Highlight • Monument

Bamburgh is a really pretty village and a nice place to stop for a rest.

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12.9 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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17.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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17.0 km

Surfaces

11.9 km

5.04 km

Elevation

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Monday 13 July

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Bamburgh Castle – Lion's Head Fountain, Bamburgh loop from Budle

View of the Farne Islands and Bamburgh Castle

Bamburgh Castle

Lion's Head Fountain, Bamburgh

Red Telephone Box with View of Bamburgh Castle

View of Bamburgh Castle

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