Lion Bridge, Alnwick – Pottergate Tower loop from Alnwick

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Lion Bridge, Alnwick – Pottergate Tower loop from Alnwick

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Lion Bridge, Alnwick – Pottergate Tower loop from Alnwick

01:34

5.83km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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945 m

Alnwick War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

A triangle with slightly inward-curving sides forms the unusual basic shape for the War Memorial in Alnwick, as here, too, wartime conflicts led to the loss of life. The three …

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1.18 km

Bondgate Tower (Hotspur Gate)

Highlight • Monument

Bondgate Tower, a gatehouse constructed in the 15th century using sturdy stone, has three levels. It was built by the Earl of Northumberland. In 1434, King Henry V gave permission …

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1.33 km

Adam Robertson Memorial Fountain

Highlight • Historical Site

Located in The Shambles, the Adam Robertson Memorial Fountain stands as an elaborate functional drinking fountain, designed in the Italian Renaissance fashion. This fountain serves as a tribute to Adam …

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1.43 km

Alnwick Market Square and Clock Tower

Highlight • Rest Area

It lies a bit hidden close to the main road trough Alnwick.

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1.66 km

Statue of Harry Hotspur, Alnwick

Highlight • Historical Site

Harry Hotspur is the most famous member of the Percy House. He was a young warrior.

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2.06 km

Lion Bridge, Alnwick

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful bridge with a stone lion on

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2.64 km

Pottergate Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Pottergate Tower Old Gateway

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4.39 km

The Poison Garden

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great for a photo

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5.83 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.91 km

2.35 km

574 m

Surfaces

2.58 km

1.87 km

942 m

442 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 7 October

13°C

4°C

40 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

July 7, 2024,Löwenbrücke – Alnwick Market Square Runde von Alnwick

Since dogs are not allowed on the castle grounds or in the park, walking around with dogs was the only option.

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August 26, 2025,🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Alnwick - Antiklimax

Currently, the 12th Duke of Northumberland, Ralph Percy, is the lord of Alnwick. And it's the second-largest castle in the UK still in use as a family residence, after Windsor Castle 🏰

You need money 💰 to maintain it, so the public can come and see it: ever since Alnwick was featured as "Hogwarts" in the Harry Potter films, visitor …

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