Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: December 3, 2025

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430 m

Alnwick War Memorial

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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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614 m

Barter Books at Alnwick Station

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The inaugural railway station on the town's periphery began operations in 1850, succeeded by a more centrally located station introduced in 1887 by the North Eastern Railway. Following the 1923 …

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816 m

Tenantry Column

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Column Field and the Tenantry Column have stood as landmarks for over two hundred years, welcoming travelers into Alnwick from the south. They signify the entrance to the historic part …

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2.13 km

Alnwick Woodland Trail

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Small woodland trail running alongside the River Aln

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2.77 km

View of Alnwick Castle and the River Aln

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Great views of Alnwick Castle with the River Aln in. This field sometimes has cows in so if you have a dog take extra care

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3.48 km

View of Alnwick Castle from the River Aln

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Lovely walk along the River Aln with amazing views of Alnwick Castle

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3.78 km

Alnwick Castle

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Alnwick Castle is the second largest inhabited castle in the UK. Windsor being the first giving it the nickname windsor of the north

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5.91 km

Pottergate Tower

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Pottergate Tower Old Gateway

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6.57 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.92 km

1.63 km

1.19 km

834 m

Surfaces

2.70 km

1.21 km

862 m

768 m

683 m

347 m

Elevation

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Alnwick War Memorial

Barter Books at Alnwick Station

Tenantry Column

Alnwick Woodland Trail

View of Alnwick Castle and the River Aln

View of Alnwick Castle from the River Aln

Alnwick Castle

Pottergate Tower

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