Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2025

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.05 km

Bench by the River Coquet

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NCN1 doesn't actually follow the 'main' road through Warkworth, although it's easy to assume it does - and the village itself is worth visiting. But this little spot - on …

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3.33 km

Warkworth Castle

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Warkworth Castle was built in the 12th century by the Earl of Northumberland. This was a timber castle which was described as feeble and left undefended when the scots attacked …

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3.62 km

Topsy Turvy's Café Restaurant

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Lovely cafe - coffee was great, offered to fill water bottles which came back with ice too, stunning cinnamon rolls and bench outside in the sun... What more could you want?!

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5.81 km

Cycle Path Along Northumberland Coast

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Great road surface. Rideable all year round.

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10.8 km

Lovely deli with seats outside, serving amazing coffee, home-made cakes, pies, and lots of deli goods including local cheeses and beers.
Take away available.
Open everyday from 10:00 - 16:00. The kitchen closes at 15:00.

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11.2 km

The Old School Gallery

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

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11.6 km

View of the 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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28.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

8.36 km

2.98 km

1.25 km

Surfaces

27.8 km

261 m

Elevation

Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

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Friday 5 December

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