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Dunstanburgh Castle

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

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Location: Craster, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Craster

5.01km

01:19

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Low Newton by the Sea

11.8km

03:03

60m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Craster Harbour – View of Dunstanburgh Castle loop from High Newton by the Sea

12.7km

03:16

70m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Amy

November 18, 2020

Built in the early 14th century, Dunstanburgh castle is a towering ruin full of history. The castle was constructed by Thomas, the Earl of Lancaster and wealthiest man in England at the time who was later executed for participating in the barons' rebellion against Edward II.

Since then, it was used as a Lancastrian stronghold during the Wars of the Roses and inspired artists such as JMW Turner.

troghalls

May 4, 2018

Dunstanburgh Castle is an impressive presence at the end of Embleton Bay. Walking around this historic castle gives you an impression of what life was like here in its 14th Century heyday. Built by Earl Thomas of Lancaster, who was King Edward II's most powerful baron, when relations between them become openly hostile.

The Wandering Fiona

November 24, 2020

Beautiful walk from Craster to the ruins of this castle.

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Location: Craster, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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Dunstanburgh Castle

1. Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Craster

2. Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Low Newton by the Sea

3. Craster Harbour – View of Dunstanburgh Castle loop from High Newton by the Sea

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