Bamburgh Castle – Bamburgh Castle loop from Bamburgh

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Bamburgh Castle – Bamburgh Castle loop from Bamburgh

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Bamburgh Castle – Bamburgh Castle loop from Bamburgh

02:27

23.4km

120m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

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1.09 km

Bamburgh Castle

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Perched atop a green mound next to the sea, Bamburgh Castle is one of the most impressive castles in the UK. Built as early as the 5th century, the castle …

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1.09 km

Bamburgh Sand Dunes

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The sand dunes at Bamburgh Castle offer a breathtaking landscape, providing a serene and picturesque backdrop for visitors to enjoy the beauty of nature while exploring the historic castle grounds.

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1.44 km

View of Bamburgh Castle

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You can sometimes see people playing cricket on the village green. It's rather quaint.

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1.54 km

Bamburgh Castle

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There has been a castle here for 1400 years, since the Anglo Saxon Kings used it as the stronghold in Northumbria. The current castle sits on a 9 acre rocky …

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1.77 km

View of Bamburgh Castle

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There are several roads leading to Bamburgh, but this approach from the crossroads at Glororum gives a spectacular view of the castle as you coast down the quiet incline towards the village!

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19.0 km

View of the Farne Islands and Bamburgh Castle

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Lovely views of the Farne Islands, and left to Bamburgh Castle, from this little 'hill top'!

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22.1 km

Bamburgh Castle

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Bamburgh is a beautiful coastal town in the heart of Northumberland. Thousands of people visit Bamburgh every year for its famous castle, coastlines & walking trails.
Yet to visit any …

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22.2 km

Grace Darling Memorial

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Birth: Nov. 24, 1815
Death: Oct. 20, 1842

A British heroine. Grace spent her youth in various lighthouses with her lighthouse keeper father. On the 17th of September 1838, whilst …

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