Bamburgh Castle and Bamburgh coastal loop — Northumberland Coast
Bamburgh Castle and Bamburgh coastal loop — Northumberland Coast
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Bamburgh Castle and Bamburgh coastal loop — Northumberland Coast
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13.8km
120m
Hiking
The Bamburgh Castle and Bamburgh coastal loop is a moderate hike that takes you along the stunning Northumberland Coast. You'll cover 8.6 miles (13.8 km) with 405 feet (123 metres) of elevation gain, typically completing it in about 3 hours and 38 minutes. The route offers varied terrain, from sandy…
Last updated: April 23, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through protected areas
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Northumberland Coast AONB
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
117 m
Grace Darling Memorial
Highlight • Monument
Death: Oct. 20, 1842
A British heroine. Grace spent her youth in various lighthouses with her lighthouse keeper father. On the 17th of September 1838, whilst …
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673 m
View of Bamburgh Castle from the beach
Highlight • Viewpoint
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1.38 km
View of Bamburgh Castle from Bamburgh Beach
Highlight • Viewpoint
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12.3 km
View of Bamburgh Lighthouse and Harkess Rocks
Highlight • Viewpoint
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12.7 km
View of Bamburgh Castle
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13.8 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.38 km
2.73 km
2.65 km
1.09 km
Surfaces
7.03 km
2.72 km
1.62 km
1.56 km
913 m
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