Originally constructed in 1869-70, it was an integral part of a plan to reopen a cemetery on Church Hill, south of the picturesque village of Alnmouth.

However, this chapel is not the first religious structure to grace the hill. Centuries ago, St. Waleric's chapel stood proudly on the same site. Over time, its significance waned after the Reformation, coupled with social unrest and the gradual erosion of the hill's foundations. In the early 1800s, a powerful storm caused a breach in the peninsula, isolating the village from the hill and diverting the course of the river.

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Best routes to Church Hill Chapel Ruins (St. Waleric's Chapel), Alnmouth

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1. Alnmouth to Warkworth loop from Alnmouth — Northumberland Coast

18.5km

04:50

140m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Warkworth town and coastal loop — Northumberland Coast

13.5km

03:32

100m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. St Cuthbert's Cross – Birling Carrs Rocky Outcrop loop from Warkworth

7.29km

01:54

40m

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

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Elevation -10 m

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

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Church Hill Chapel Ruins (St. Waleric's Chapel), Alnmouth

1. Alnmouth to Warkworth loop from Alnmouth — Northumberland Coast

2. Warkworth town and coastal loop — Northumberland Coast

3. St Cuthbert's Cross – Birling Carrs Rocky Outcrop loop from Warkworth

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