Bamburgh Castle – View of Bamburgh Castle loop from North Sunderland

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Bamburgh Castle – View of Bamburgh Castle loop from North Sunderland

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Bamburgh Castle – View of Bamburgh Castle loop from North Sunderland

01:20

22.8km

120m

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: August 8, 2026

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

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View of Bamburgh Castle

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

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