View of Bamburgh Castle – Bamburgh Castle loop from Middleton

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View of Bamburgh Castle – Bamburgh Castle loop from Middleton

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View of Bamburgh Castle – Bamburgh Castle loop from Middleton

02:15

36.3km

280m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.04 km

Middleton Hall Grand Arch

Highlight • Monument

Built in 1864 to impress all that saw it, this 45ft high grand arch is formerly the entrance to Middleton Hall and set in private grounds of 3.5 acres.

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7.34 km

There's a helpful Information Panel with seating area by the water's edge (when the tide is in!) which gives lots of information about migrating birds and other wildlife in this 'special place' for wildlife and nature.

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10.8 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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11.2 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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18.3 km

Seahouses Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Seahouses is a working harbour with both fishing boats and increasingly tour boats visiting the nearby Farne Islands. There are ample cafes and other places nearby to get food and drink.

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18.3 km

Pier End

Highlight • Structure

Worth going to the end of the pier to soak up the sea views and enjoy the coming and going of a working harbour.

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18.8 km

Seahouses Harbour and Beach

Highlight • Beach

A large village nestled on the coast, Seahouses has a beautiful beach, fishing port and harbour. The village is a popular destination thanks to its rich sea wildlife such as …

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24.9 km

View of Bamburgh Castle

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

There are several roads leading to Bamburgh, but this approach from the crossroads at Glororum gives a spectacular view of the castle as you coast down the quiet incline towards the village!

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36.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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