Warkworth Medieval Bridge – Warkworth Castle loop from Alnwick

Warkworth Medieval Bridge – Warkworth Castle loop from Alnwick

Moderate

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Warkworth Medieval Bridge – Warkworth Castle loop from Alnwick

02:01

44.9km

450m

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: September 3, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.2 km for 111 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.82 km

Field of Blooming Flax Flowers

Highlight • Natural

Taken on July 12th

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12.3 km

Warkworth Medieval Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Warkworth Medieval Bridge is a defensive bridge and gateway over the River Coquet. Built in the 14th century, the bridge is well-preserved and is designated as a Scheduled Monument. The village of Warkworth boasts a medieval castle at its heart.

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12.4 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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12.6 km

Topsy Turvy's Café Restaurant

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely cafe - coffee was great, offered to fill water bottles which came back with ice too, stunning cinnamon rolls and bench outside in the sun... What more could you want?!

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12.8 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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13.1 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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26.0 km

West Thirston Dip

Highlight • Viewpoint

West Thirston on the south side of Felton is the start of an up and down section ahead. It might be a struggle for some road bikes with high gearing, but passable with effort to many

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