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View of the Farne Islands – View of Bamburgh Castle loop from North Sunderland

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View of the Farne Islands – View of Bamburgh Castle loop from North Sunderland

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View of the Farne Islands – View of Bamburgh Castle loop from North Sunderland

04:23

16.9km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

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Start point

Parking

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1.59 km

View of the Farne Islands

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is a great stretch of beach. There are rockpools and brilliant views over to the Farne Islands.

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4.67 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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5.70 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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6.80 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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7.19 km

White Stag Painting at Blackrocks Point

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No one knows why there is a white stag painted on the rock near to the lighthouse at Blackrocks Point although legend has it that it was because a white …

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8.70 km

Gun Emplacement

Ruins

11.4 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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11.8 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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13.2 km

Bamburgh Beach and Dunes

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A beautiful open expanse of sand on the far side of a shortish walk through the dunes. Views of Bamburgh Castle and the Farne Islands and best for photos at sunrise or sunset.

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13.5 km

Beach

16.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.29 km

4.32 km

1.98 km

1.30 km

Surfaces

9.13 km

3.25 km

1.58 km

727 m

622 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

13°C

9°C

89 %

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View of the Farne Islands – View of Bamburgh Castle loop from North Sunderland

View of the Farne Islands

View of Bamburgh Castle from Bamburgh Beach

View of Bamburgh Castle

View of Bamburgh Castle

White Stag Painting at Blackrocks Point

Bamburgh Castle

Bamburgh Sand Dunes

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