Alnwick Woodland Trail – Stone Weir Waterfall loop from Alnwick

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Alnwick Woodland Trail – Stone Weir Waterfall loop from Alnwick

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Alnwick Woodland Trail – Stone Weir Waterfall loop from Alnwick

01:43

6.53km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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2.80 km

Peter's Mill Bridge

Highlight • Trail

Bridge crossing over the River Aln

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4.40 km

Alnwick Woodland Trail

Highlight • Forest

Small woodland trail running alongside the River Aln

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4.42 km

Denwick Bridge, located northwest of Alnwick, was constructed in 1766 by the first Duke of Northumberland. One side of the bridge features a series of connected crescents, which symbolize the Percy family. This bridge, however, was never intended for the traffic we see today, leading to occasional repairs. In 1966, a bus incident caused damage to the coping and a section of the wall.

Originally built in the 18th century for the first Duke of Northumberland, the bridge was widened in 1924 with the addition of a concrete arch. It spans 56 feet and stands 18 feet tall. Pedestrian refuges are available on one side, and decorative balustrades with linked Percy crescents adorn the western parapet. The bridge holds a Grade 1 listing.

Nearby, there are weirs above and below the bridge, and a gate at the northwest end grants access to a footpath through the Pastures, an area of grassland north of the river. Woodland lies to the east.

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4.71 km

View of Alnwick Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.05 km

View of Alnwick Castle and the River Aln

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views of Alnwick Castle with the River Aln in. This field sometimes has cows in so if you have a dog take extra care

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5.12 km

Stone Weir Waterfall

Highlight • Monument

This path wasn't a highlight for me, but if you want to walk around the city once, it's probably the best.

Otherwise, there are much nicer walks in the area!

If, like us, you're too stingy to pay the castle entrance fee, there are at least some good views from here.

You share the path with the cows (watch out for the cow dung), and there are no benches or anything else.

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5.74 km

Lion Bridge, Alnwick

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful bridge with a stone lion on

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5.96 km

Alnwick Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

THE ORIGINS OF ALNWICK CASTLE DATE BACK TO THE NORMAN PERIOD. SINCE 1309 ITS STORY HAS BEEN INTERTWINED WITH THAT OF THE PERCY FAMILY, A FAMILY WITH A HISTORY AS ILLUSTRIOUS AS THE CASTLE’S OWN. THE SECOND LARGEST INHABITED CASTLE IN THE UK, ALNWICK HAS SERVED AS A MILITARY OUTPOST, A TEACHING COLLEGE, A REFUGE FOR EVACUEES, A FILM SET, AND AS A FAMILY HOME.
open daily 29th March - 27th October 2019
Castle grounds & museums (last entry 3.45pm) 10.00am - 5.30pm
State Rooms (last entry 4.00pm) 10.30am - 4.30pm
Artisans Courtyard (last entry 4.30pm) 10.00am - 5.00pm
information: +44 1665 511 178
alnwickcastle.com
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Castle Adult - £15.05 (£16.75 at the gate)
Castle and Garden Combined Adult - £25.89 (£28.70 gate)
Children 5-16: 50% off

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