Warkworth Castle – Alnmouth Village and Estuary loop from Amble

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Warkworth Castle – Alnmouth Village and Estuary loop from Amble

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Warkworth Castle – Alnmouth Village and Estuary loop from Amble

01:53

30.7km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

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3.96 km

Warkworth Castle

Highlight • Castle

Lying atop a steep hilltop above the river Croquet, Warkworth Castle is an impressive fortress with towered walls that remain largely intact. Built in the 12th century, the castle had …

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16.4 km

View of the meandering River Aln

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This is one of my favourite viewpoints in Britain - the meandering River Aln. It's particularly striking at sunset.

The River Aln runs through Northumberland from the Cheviot Hills to the North Sea, here at Alnmouth.

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16.9 km

The Old School Gallery

Highlight • Cafe

Art gallery and coffee shop in the coastal Northumbrian village of Alnmouth.

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17.6 km

View of Riverside Road Beach

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Takes you to a dead end so have to turn around but such a beautiful View. Well worth it.

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17.6 km

Alnmouth Village and Estuary

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Alnmouth is a pretty coastal village on the River Aln estuary that is known for its brightly painted houses, gorgeous golden beach and proximity to abundant wildlife. You find plenty …

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19.5 km

View of Alnmouth from the Carved Bench

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This is a beautiful bench with leaf carvings on the bend of a traffic-free section of NCN 1 near to the village of Alnmouth.

The spot offers fantastic views over Alnmouth Estuary.

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20.1 km

View of Alnmouth and the Estuary

Highlight • Settlement

This section of NCN1 drops down towards Alnmouth, and as it does so reveals lovely views across the estuary, to the town itself. Many of the houses in view are …

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20.4 km

View of Alnmouth

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Alnmouth is famed for its seaside views, tranquil beach, and stone-built houses. Sitting in one of Northumberland's Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it makes for a beautiful scene seeing it from across the Aln estuary here just off the A1068.

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