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Warkworth Castle – Warkworth Medieval Bridge loop from Craster

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Warkworth Castle – Warkworth Medieval Bridge loop from Craster

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Warkworth Castle – Warkworth Medieval Bridge loop from Craster

05:12

88.8km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.6 km for 53 m

After 27.0 km for 101 m

After 66.7 km for 111 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.89 km

Long Heugh Limestone Escarpment

Highlight • Natural Monument

The towering rock faces and impressive cliffs along this part of the route are uniquely beautiful. Surrounded by green countryside, sheep graze in the meadows at the feet of the …

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38.7 km

Lyne Dene

Forest

50.6 km

Creswell Pond Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

66.3 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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66.7 km

Warkworth Medieval Bridge is a defensive bridge and gateway over the River Coquet. Built in the 14th century, the bridge is well-preserved and is designated as a Scheduled Monument. The village of Warkworth boasts a medieval castle at its heart.

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70.9 km

View of Alnmouth

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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73.8 km

View of the meandering River Aln

Highlight • River

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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78.3 km

Boulmer Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful beach with lots of fishing boats on.

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79.9 km

Phantom FGR2 XV415 Display at RAF Boulmer

Highlight • Historical Site

This is just next to RAF Boulmer main site.

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88.1 km

Craster Tower Gateway

Highlight • Cycleway

Craster Tower Gateway is an 18th century gateway and iconic entrance to the village of Craster.

The gateway once belonged to Craster Tower, which now serves as a luxury apartment. …

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88.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.2 km

26.8 km

17.1 km

1.59 km

832 m

142 m

141 m

Surfaces

85.7 km

2.23 km

771 m

188 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 19 June

19°C

12°C

21 %

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Warkworth Castle – Warkworth Medieval Bridge loop from Craster

Long Heugh Limestone Escarpment

Warkworth Castle

Warkworth Medieval Bridge

View of Alnmouth

View of the meandering River Aln

Boulmer Beach

Phantom FGR2 XV415 Display at RAF Boulmer

Craster Tower Gateway

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