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Bamburgh Castle – Bamburgh Sand Dunes loop from Bamburgh

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North East England

Bamburgh Castle – Bamburgh Sand Dunes loop from Bamburgh

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hikers

Bamburgh Castle – Bamburgh Sand Dunes loop from Bamburgh

01:08

4.28km

40m

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: October 8, 2026

Tips

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.14 km

View of Farne Islands

Highlight • Natural

2

1.24 km

Bamburgh Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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3

1.25 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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4

2.41 km

Bamburgh Castle as seen from Bamburgh Beach

Highlight • Beach

White sand and magnificent castle in the background. Beautiful beach

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5

2.42 km

View of the Bamburgh Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

3.09 km

View of Bamburgh Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Everyone goes to Bamburgh, when in this vicinity. Not many people explore NORTH of Bamburgh. The 'crowds' (*relative term) disperse and the beach is deserted. The stretch of coast around …

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7

3.24 km

Roadside Parking with Coastal View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Free parking with nice view

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8

4.26 km

View of Bamburgh Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

You can sometimes see people playing cricket on the village green. It's rather quaint.

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B

4.28 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.67 km

1.25 km

1.21 km

160 m

Surfaces

2.62 km

1.29 km

328 m

< 100 m

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