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Iron Scars Beach – View of Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Howick Hall

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Iron Scars Beach – View of Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Howick Hall

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Iron Scars Beach – View of Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Howick Hall

02:38

10.1km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

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2.69 km

Iron Scars Beach

Highlight • Natural

A rocky outcropping just north of Sugar Sands. A very nice secluded spot.

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3.22 km

Howick Haven Rock Formations

Highlight • Viewpoint

The rocks on the North side of the haven reveal distinct layers of pale and black rock, formed in calm estuarine conditions. The black rock, made of shale or mudstone, …

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3.75 km

Rumbling Kern

Highlight • Natural

The Rumbling Kern is characterized by a distinctive rumbling or booming sound that occurs when waves crash against the rocks. This unique acoustic effect is caused by the shape, composition, …

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3.97 km

Smugglers Cove (Craster)

Highlight • Beach

A small cove near Craster where legend has it the Vikings once accessed the beaches of Northumberland and Pirates hid their treasures.

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4.08 km

The Bathing House, Howick Haven

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful house with history by the sea with its own little beach next to it.

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5.42 km

Swine Den and Cullernose Point

Highlight • Gorge

Swine den is a rocky bay situated below Cullernose point. The cliff at Cullernose point is stained white due to the many nesting seabirds who call it home.

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5.72 km

View of Dunstanburgh Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Great view towards the castle. Early in the morning you can see songbirds and seagulls as well as deer, hares and pheasants.

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6.91 km

L. Robson & Sons Smokehouse (Craster kippers)

Highlight • Structure

Old smokehouse still in use today making the world famous Craster kipper.

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10.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.45 km

3.43 km

868 m

161 m

152 m

Surfaces

3.81 km

2.91 km

2.33 km

454 m

446 m

112 m

Elevation

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Iron Scars Beach – View of Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Howick Hall

Iron Scars Beach

Howick Haven Rock Formations

Rumbling Kern

Smugglers Cove (Craster)

The Bathing House, Howick Haven

Swine Den and Cullernose Point

View of Dunstanburgh Castle

L. Robson & Sons Smokehouse (Craster kippers)

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