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Craster

View of Dunstanburgh Castle – Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Craster

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North East England
Craster

View of Dunstanburgh Castle – Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Craster

Easy

4.8

(12)

190

hikers

View of Dunstanburgh Castle – Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Craster

01:35

6.14km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

483 m

Liverpool Hole Inlet

Highlight • Viewpoint

Liverpool Hole is a small inlet nestled along the rocky coast just north of Craster. The origins of its name seem to have been lost to time and memory.

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2

1.09 km

View of Dunstanburgh Castle

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Wild, windswept, breathtaking ruins; a castle to behold. Moody, dramatic, with the world's tiniest visitor shop!

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3

1.19 km

Coves Near Dunstanburgh Castle

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This part of the Northumberland coast is particularly spectacular with many coves and different rock formations

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4

2.16 km

Dunstanburgh Castle

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Standing proudly on a remote headland in Northumberland, Dunstanburgh Castle emerges as a remarkable testament to a turbulent era.

During a period marked by strained relations between King Edward II …

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5

2.18 km

Dunstanburgh Castle Beach

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Instead of walking back along nearly the same path as the outward leg, walk back along the beach (especially at low tide) from Low Newton nearly all the way back …

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6

3.02 km

Embleton Bay

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Embleton Bay, embraced by the captivating ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle, offers a pristine and unspoiled stretch of golden sand along the Northumberland Coast. With its low dunes and minimal human …

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7

4.21 km

Dunstanburgh Castle

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Built in the early 14th century, Dunstanburgh castle is a towering ruin full of history. The castle was constructed by Thomas, the Earl of Lancaster and wealthiest man in England …

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6.00 km

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6.14 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.00 km

1.74 km

346 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.74 km

624 m

378 m

373 m

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