Bamburgh Castle – View of Bamburgh Castle loop from Longhoughton

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Bamburgh Castle – View of Bamburgh Castle loop from Longhoughton

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Bamburgh Castle – View of Bamburgh Castle loop from Longhoughton

03:32

61.4km

300m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

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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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West Fleetham Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

This stone single arched bridge spans the Long Nanny at West Freetham.

It was built in the early 19th century and is Grade II listed.

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View of the Farne Islands

Highlight • Beach

Great views out to the Farne Island. Lovely on the sunny day. But it can be brutal in a cold North Easterly wind, coming right of the North Sea. A route to pick for a nice day

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29.9 km

Bamburgh Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Perched atop a green mound next to the sea, Bamburgh Castle is one of the most impressive castles in the UK. Built as early as the 5th century, the castle …

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30.2 km

View of Bamburgh Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

You can sometimes see people playing cricket on the village green. It's rather quaint.

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30.8 km

Bamburgh Castle Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely big beach situated away from the busier beach. Only a small car park though but not a problem if you are cycling or walking. There is a small hut here serving tea/coffee and snacks.

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40.6 km

West Fleetham Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

Like everyone else cycling this lovely lane on NCN1, you'd see no reason not to ride straight past the gate on this double-bend corner. It used to have a handsome …

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