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

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

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

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1. Alnmouth to Warkworth loop from Alnmouth — Northumberland Coast

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04:50

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

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2. Warkworth town and coastal loop — Northumberland Coast

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03:32

100m

Intermediate 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

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01:53

40m

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

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The Wandering Fiona

November 28, 2020

This church ruin is right next to St Cuthberts Cross.

Anna

October 9, 2021

Follow the path behind the church up to the cross for great views of Alnmouth

mkirby

June 11, 2023

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.

To prevent unauthorized occupation, the National Trust made the decision to remove the chapel's roof, safeguarding its integrity and historical value. As a testament to its significance, the chapel is now recognized as a Grade 2 listed building, standing as a silent witness to the passage of time and the resilience of its surroundings.

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

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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