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Iron Scars Beach – View of Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Howick Hall

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Iron Scars Beach – View of Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Howick Hall

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4.8

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Iron Scars Beach – View of Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Howick Hall

02:39

10.1km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

1

2.69 km

Iron Scars Beach

Highlight • Natural

A rocky outcropping just north of Sugar Sands. A very nice secluded spot.

Tip by

2

3.22 km

Howick Haven Rock Formations

Highlight • Viewpoint

The rocks on the North side of the haven reveal distinct layers of pale and black rock, formed in calm estuarine conditions. The black rock, made of shale or mudstone, …

Tip by

3

3.75 km

Rumbling Kern

Highlight • Natural

The Rumbling Kern is characterized by a distinctive rumbling or booming sound that occurs when waves crash against the rocks. This unique acoustic effect is caused by the shape, composition, …

Tip by

4

3.97 km

Smugglers Cove (Craster)

Highlight • Beach

A small cove near Craster where legend has it the Vikings once accessed the beaches of Northumberland and Pirates hid their treasures.

Tip by

5

4.08 km

The Bathing House, Howick Haven

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful house with history by the sea with its own little beach next to it.

Tip by

6

5.42 km

Swine Den and Cullernose Point

Highlight • Gorge

Swine den is a rocky bay situated below Cullernose point. The cliff at Cullernose point is stained white due to the many nesting seabirds who call it home.

Tip by

7

5.74 km

View of Dunstanburgh Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Great view towards the castle. Early in the morning you can see songbirds and seagulls as well as deer, hares and pheasants.

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Tip by

8

6.93 km

L. Robson & Sons Smokehouse (Craster kippers)

Highlight • Structure

Old smokehouse still in use today making the world famous Craster kipper.

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B

10.1 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.50 km

3.73 km

630 m

146 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.85 km

2.92 km

2.38 km

458 m

399 m

< 100 m

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