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North East England

Statue of Harry Hotspur, Alnwick – Lion Bridge, Alnwick loop from Alnwick

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North East England

Statue of Harry Hotspur, Alnwick – Lion Bridge, Alnwick loop from Alnwick

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Statue of Harry Hotspur, Alnwick – Lion Bridge, Alnwick loop from Alnwick

02:19

8.82km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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172 m

Statue of Harry Hotspur, Alnwick

Highlight • Historical Site

Harry Hotspur is the most famous member of the Percy House. He was a young warrior.

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2

350 m

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
Save 10% online
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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3

570 m

Lion Bridge, Alnwick

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful bridge with a stone lion on

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4

1.19 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

1.27 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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6

1.91 km

Alnwick Woodland Trail

Highlight • Forest

Small woodland trail running alongside the River Aln

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7

3.51 km

Peter's Mill Bridge

Highlight • Trail

Bridge crossing over the River Aln

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8

6.62 km

View of Alnwick Castle from the River Aln

Highlight • Castle

Lovely walk along the River Aln with amazing views of Alnwick Castle

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8.82 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.74 km

2.55 km

1.86 km

653 m

Surfaces

2.60 km

1.91 km

1.71 km

1.46 km

680 m

400 m

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