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Alnwick Castle

Alnwick Castle

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Alnwick Castle

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

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August 6, 2019

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THE ORIGINS OF ALNWICK CASTLE DATE BACK TO THE NORMAN PERIOD. SINCE 1309 ITS STORY HAS BEEN INTERTWINED WITH THAT OF THE PERCY FAMILY, A FAMILY WITH A HISTORY AS …

mkirby

May 27, 2024

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A castle's outer bailey, also sometimes called the outer ward, was the first line of defense you'd encounter before reaching the heart of the castle. This outer space was typically less fancy than the inner bailey, where the lord and his family resided. Instead, it housed the working parts of the castle. Here you might find stables, workshops, kitchens, and living quarters for servants and soldiers. In some grand castles, the outer bailey even bustled with markets!

Theo

August 13, 2022

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Also known for its appearance in Harry Potter & The Chamber of Secrets and Harry Potter & The Philosopher's Stone, as well as Transformers: The Last Knight and Downton Abbey.

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Warkworth Castle, Cragside House & Alnwick Castle loop from Hipsburn

80.3km

03:33

790m

Cycle a moderate 49.9-mile loop from Hipsburn, visiting Warkworth Castle, Cragside House, and Alnwick Castle with 2582 feet of gain.

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Eglingham and Alnwick loop from Ingram

56.7km

02:44

690m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Glanton and Eglingham loop from Alnwick

44.3km

02:07

580m

This moderate 27.5-mile road cycling loop from Alnwick explores picturesque Northumberland villages and offers views of The Cheviot.

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Elevation 60 m

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

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Alnwick Castle

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Warkworth Castle, Cragside House & Alnwick Castle loop from Hipsburn

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Eglingham and Alnwick loop from Ingram

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Glanton and Eglingham loop from Alnwick

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