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Craster Harbour – Warkworth Castle loop from North Sunderland

Craster Harbour – Warkworth Castle loop from North Sunderland

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Craster Harbour – Warkworth Castle loop from North Sunderland

03:53

93.1km

660m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.3 km

Kittycarter Burn

Lake

16.2 km

Craster Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

Small fishing village famous for its traditionally smoked kippers. A good starting point for hikes to the North and South along the coast, including a short walk to Dunstanburgh Castle. The Jolly Fisherman pub is a great stop, with good beer and food.

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17.2 km

Craster Tower Gateway

Highlight • Cycleway

Craster Tower Gateway is an 18th century gateway and iconic entrance to the village of Craster.

The gateway once belonged to Craster Tower, which now serves as a luxury apartment.

The arch makes a wonderful photo opportunity and is positioned on NCN 1, a long distance cycling route along the east coast of Britain.

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19.7 km

Howick Village

Highlight • Settlement

The signposts for NCN1 'bypass' the village of Howick, but it's worth cutting the corner to pass through this tiny hamlet of a few houses. The gardens are neat and tidy, and it's just lovely (and you're past it in 10 or 15 seconds!)

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32.8 km

Cycle Path Along Northumberland Coast

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Great road surface. Rideable all year round.

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36.3 km

View of Alnmouth

Highlight • Viewpoint

View from the road out of Warkworth

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38.5 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 and a Grade I-listed church with a 100-foot (31 m) tower at the other. Within Warkworth, you find a good choice of accommodation, places to eat and drink, as well as shops and other attractions.

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38.9 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 famous owners such as the Percy family who were one of the most powerful families in the North at the time. Their son 'Harry Hotspur' was a character in Henry IV by Shakespeare.

Today, you can visit the castle from 10am to 6pm daily. Tickets for adults cost £7.20. The castle also hosts various events such as medieval myths and legends. You can find more information, here: english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/warkworth-castle-and-hermitage

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39.2 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 the actual signed route, down by the river - has a few benches, and is a lovely place to take a break.

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93.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

81.8 km

7.00 km

3.70 km

505 m

153 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

90.8 km

2.44 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 31 August

19°C

13°C

41 %

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Craster Harbour – Warkworth Castle loop from North Sunderland

Craster Harbour

Craster Tower Gateway

Howick Village

Cycle Path Along Northumberland Coast

View of Alnmouth

Warkworth Castle

Warkworth Castle

Bench by the River Coquet

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