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From Alnmouth to Dunstanburgh Castle loop

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From Alnmouth to Dunstanburgh Castle loop

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5.0

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From Alnmouth to Dunstanburgh Castle loop

02:39

40.3km

290m

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: June 5, 2024

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.5 km for 107 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.08 km

Alnwick Castle Barbican

Highlight • Historical Site

This entrance to Alnwick Castle is from the town side. It is part of the castles defence wall which surrounds it.

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7.64 km

Alnwick Market Place

Highlight • Settlement

Alnwick is a prominent town, with all amenities including large supermarkets. And, of course, a castle... The cobbled areas of the marketplace are attractive.

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22.5 km

Standing proudly on a remote headland in Northumberland, Dunstanburgh Castle emerges as a remarkable testament to a turbulent era.

During a period marked by strained relations between King Edward II …

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38.0 km

View of the meandering River Aln

Highlight • River

This is one of my favourite viewpoints in Britain - the meandering River Aln. It's particularly striking at sunset.

The River Aln runs through Northumberland from the Cheviot Hills to the North Sea, here at Alnmouth.

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40.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.4 km

8.58 km

2.82 km

2.57 km

1.69 km

312 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.2 km

7.22 km

5.92 km

2.17 km

595 m

124 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 23 July

22°C

11°C

0 %

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From Alnmouth to Dunstanburgh Castle loop

Alnwick Castle Barbican

Alnwick Market Place

Dunstanburgh Castle

View of the meandering River Aln

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