Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

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Train Station

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11.3 km

Warkworth Castle

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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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18.8 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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32.5 km

View of Dunstanburgh Castle

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The castle itself is located directly on the coast and not on the North Sea coast cycle path. Nevertheless, from this route you have a beautiful view of the castle ruins in the distance.

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38.1 km

Wooden Bridge on the Northumberland Coast Path

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Nice part of the North Sea coast route, where the route is more unpaved and even has gravel.

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52.9 km

Embleton Village

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Embleton is a pretty village, with a number of pubs and a Post Office/Shop. A short detour down the lane heading east (for a few hundred metres) gives access to the beautiful Embleton Bay, with views back to Dunstanburgh Castle.

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62.5 km

View of the Northumberland Coast

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Worth pausing on this stretch - in one of the field gates, like where this photo was taken - to enjoy lovely expansive views across the fields and back to …

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65.7 km

Rennington Village Green

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Rennington is 'off the beaten track' and there is a short stretch of B-road to reach it (not busy!) The village green has a couple of benches and a lovely …

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73.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.4 km

13.2 km

6.91 km

3.27 km

373 m

120 m

Surfaces

49.2 km

13.0 km

11.1 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Wednesday 10 December

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Warkworth Castle

View of the meandering River Aln

View of Dunstanburgh Castle

Wooden Bridge on the Northumberland Coast Path

Embleton Village

View of the Northumberland Coast

Rennington Village Green

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