Craster Harbour – Warkworth Castle loop from North Sunderland

Craster Harbour – Warkworth Castle loop from North Sunderland

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Craster Harbour – Warkworth Castle loop from North Sunderland

03:53

93.1km

660m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.3 km

Kittycarter Burn

Lake

16.2 km

Craster Harbour

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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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17.2 km

Craster Tower Gateway

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Craster Tower Gateway is an 18th century gateway and iconic entrance to the village of Craster.

The gateway once belonged to Craster Tower, which now serves as a luxury apartment. …

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19.7 km

Howick Village

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The signposts for NCN1 'bypass' the village of Howick, but it's worth cutting the corner to pass through this tiny hamlet of a few houses. The gardens are neat and …

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32.8 km

Cycle Path Along Northumberland Coast

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Great road surface. Rideable all year round.

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36.3 km

View of Alnmouth

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View from the road out of Warkworth

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38.5 km

Warkworth Castle

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Warkworth is a picturesque and historic village on a rocky spur that is encircled by the River Coquet. The village’s main street has a mighty 12th-century castle at one end …

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38.9 km

Warkworth Castle

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Lying atop a steep hilltop above the river Croquet, Warkworth Castle is an impressive fortress with towered walls that remain largely intact. Built in the 12th century, the castle had …

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39.2 km

Bench by the River Coquet

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NCN1 doesn't actually follow the 'main' road through Warkworth, although it's easy to assume it does - and the village itself is worth visiting. But this little spot - on …

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93.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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