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Warkworth Castle – Warkworth Castle loop from Alnmouth

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Warkworth Castle – Warkworth Castle loop from Alnmouth

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Warkworth Castle – Warkworth Castle loop from Alnmouth

03:32

13.6km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

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5.89 km

Warkworth Castle

Highlight • Settlement

Warkworth is a picturesque and historic village on a rocky spur that is encircled by the River Coquet. The village’s main street has a mighty 12th-century castle at one end …

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5.98 km

The Red Lion, Warkworth High Street

Highlight • Pub

The high street leads from the village centre to the castle at the top of the hill.

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6.12 km

St Lawrence’s Church, Warkworth

Highlight • Religious Site

St Lawrence’s is a Grade I-listed church on the edge of Warkworth village. It was built in the 12th century and the 100-foot (31 m) spire was added in the …

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6.16 km

Warkworth War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The War Memorial is located outside St Lawrence's Church. This memorial commemorates the residents of Warkworth who were killed or missing in World War I and World War II.

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6.73 km

Warkworth Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Lying atop a steep hilltop above the river Croquet, Warkworth castle is an impressive fortress with towered walls that remain largely intact. Built in the 12th century, the castle had …

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7.18 km

Warkworth Castle and River Coquet Walk

Highlight • Trail

At the heart of Northumberland sits the Coquet Valley, where the River Coquet tumbles through open meadows and wild moorland. Flowing from the Upper Coquet to the charming town of …

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7.52 km

Rothbury Market Cross

Highlight • Settlement

Stepped base is thought to have survived from the 1706 cross; the upper part was replaced c.1830 by Duke of Northumberland, and restored in the C20th.

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7.83 km

Warkworth Medieval Bridge is a defensive bridge and gateway over the River Coquet. Built in the 14th century, the bridge is well-preserved and is designated as a Scheduled Monument. The village of Warkworth boasts a medieval castle at its heart.

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13.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

2.19 km

358 m

233 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

2.07 km

1.12 km

191 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 27 June

21°C

13°C

42 %

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Warkworth Castle – Warkworth Castle loop from Alnmouth

Warkworth Castle

The Red Lion, Warkworth High Street

St Lawrence’s Church, Warkworth

Warkworth War Memorial

Warkworth Castle

Warkworth Castle and River Coquet Walk

Rothbury Market Cross

Warkworth Medieval Bridge

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