Warkworth Castle – Warkworth Castle loop from Amble

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Warkworth Castle – Warkworth Castle loop from Amble

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Warkworth Castle – Warkworth Castle loop from Amble

00:57

15.9km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.20 km

Warkworth Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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2.57 km

Bench by the River Coquet

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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3.05 km

Warkworth Castle

Highlight • Settlement

Warkworth is a picturesque and historic village on a rocky spur that is encircled by the River Coquet. The village’s main street has a mighty 12th-century castle at one end …

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4.22 km

Warkworth–Alnwick Signpost

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The National Cycle Network has an asphalt part running adjacent to the A1068 road. Signs are in place with clear direction markings

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7.28 km

View of Alnmouth and the River Aln Estuary

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There is a nice view of the River Aln estuary here and Alnmouth village on the hill in the background

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8.24 km

View of Alnmouth from the Carved Bench

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This is a beautiful bench with leaf carvings on the bend of a traffic-free section of NCN 1 near to the village of Alnmouth.

The spot offers fantastic views over Alnmouth Estuary.

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8.87 km

View of Alnmouth and the Estuary

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This section of NCN1 drops down towards Alnmouth, and as it does so reveals lovely views across the estuary, to the town itself. Many of the houses in view are …

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9.17 km

Alnmouth is famed for its seaside views, tranquil beach, and stone-built houses. Sitting in one of Northumberland's Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it makes for a beautiful scene seeing it from across the Aln estuary here just off the A1068.

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