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North East England

View of Dunstanburgh Castle – Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Embleton

Running trails & routes

North East England

View of Dunstanburgh Castle – Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Embleton

Moderate

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runners

View of Dunstanburgh Castle – Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Embleton

01:06

9.12km

70m

Running

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

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.85 km

World War II Bunker

Highlight • Monument

Just beside the golf course you can go in and take a look if you dare.

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2

3.30 km

Dunstanburgh Castle and Bay

Highlight • Beach

It was a bit bumpy cycling the 600 metres from the road end to here but it was worth it for the views.

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3

3.41 km

Dunstanburgh Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Standing proudly on a remote headland in Northumberland, Dunstanburgh Castle emerges as a remarkable testament to a turbulent era.

During a period marked by strained relations between King Edward II …

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4

3.92 km

World War II Pillbox Near Dunstanburgh Castle

Highlight • Monument

This is a type 26 prefab pillbox also known as a stent.

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5

4.48 km

View of Dunstanburgh Castle

Highlight • Castle

Wild, windswept, breathtaking ruins; a castle to behold. Moody, dramatic, with the world's tiniest visitor shop!

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6

5.34 km

Dunstanburgh Castle

Highlight • Castle

Built in the early 14th century, Dunstanburgh castle is a towering ruin full of history. The castle was constructed by Thomas, the Earl of Lancaster and wealthiest man in England …

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7

6.92 km

View of Dunstanburgh Castle from the Beach

Highlight • Castle

Dunstanburgh Castle is about a km down the coast from this point but you can't really get there by road bike. You can view it from here or the road …

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9.12 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.38 km

1.59 km

1.20 km

802 m

146 m

Surfaces

4.68 km

3.49 km

825 m

123 m

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Friday 3 July

21°C

13°C

17 %

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