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Bamburgh Sand Dunes – Bamburgh Castle loop from North Sunderland

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Bamburgh Sand Dunes – Bamburgh Castle loop from North Sunderland

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Bamburgh Sand Dunes – Bamburgh Castle loop from North Sunderland

01:19

11.1km

40m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

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5.12 km

Bamburgh Sand Dunes

Highlight • Viewpoint

The sand dunes at Bamburgh Castle offer a breathtaking landscape, providing a serene and picturesque backdrop for visitors to enjoy the beauty of nature while exploring the historic castle grounds.

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5.13 km

Bamburgh Castle

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Perched atop a green mound next to the sea, Bamburgh Castle is one of the most impressive castles in the UK. Built as early as the 5th century, the castle …

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5.37 km

Bamburgh Castle

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Bamburgh is a beautiful coastal town in the heart of Northumberland. Thousands of people visit Bamburgh every year for its famous castle, coastlines & walking trails.
Yet to visit any …

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5.48 km

Bamburgh Castle

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A small memorial right below Bamburgh Castle to remember the local people who fell in the First and Second World Wars.

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6.39 km

View of Bamburgh Castle from Bamburgh Beach

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This is simply an iconic beach that is justly famed for its film set appeal. No wonder as It's vast, unspoilt shoreline is generally uncrowded and backed by fabulous sand …

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7.64 km

Beach

11.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.76 km

1.72 km

353 m

245 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.75 km

1.49 km

662 m

168 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 2 June

16°C

11°C

94 %

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Bamburgh Sand Dunes – Bamburgh Castle loop from North Sunderland

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Bamburgh Castle

View of Bamburgh Castle from Bamburgh Beach

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