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Craster Harbour – View of Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Embleton

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Craster Harbour – View of Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Embleton

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Craster Harbour – View of Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Embleton

01:17

11.4km

100m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

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The Jolly Fisherman, Craster

Highlight • Restaurant

Pub on the edge of the sea at Craster. Decent beer and food. Famous for their crab sandwiches. Gets busy. A good pit stop on coastal hikes.

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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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Craster Mermaid Statue

Highlight • Monument

Discover the mermaid statue located near the R.N.L.I. building in Craster. This unique sculpture was created specifically for the filming of the TV series "Distant Shores" in 2005. In the …

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View of Dunstanburgh Castle

Highlight • Castle

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

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Dunstanburgh Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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8.07 km

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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8.09 km

Dunstanburgh Castle Beach

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

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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