Craster Harbour – View of Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Boulmer

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Craster Harbour – View of Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Boulmer

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Craster Harbour – View of Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Boulmer

04:01

15.5km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.06 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, …

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4.59 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, …

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4.81 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.

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7.77 km

Craster Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

Small fishing village famous for its traditionally smoked kippers. A good starting point for hikes to the North and South along the coast, including a short walk to Dunstanburgh Castle. …

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7.77 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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8.97 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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10.6 km

The Bathing House, Howick Haven

Highlight • Beach

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

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12.0 km

Iron Scars Beach

Highlight • Natural

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

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15.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.03 km

5.02 km

1.67 km

718 m

101 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

1.96 km

1.29 km

1.06 km

729 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Thursday 12 November

8°C

1°C

24 %

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Comments

March 30, 2024,Boulmer to Craster and return

Free parking in Boulmer and an easy walk to Craster . Faboulous views up and down the coast . Plenty of opportunities for bird watching on this quieter section of the coastal path even on Good Friday.