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North East England

North Sunderland

Bamburgh Beach and Dunes – St. Aidan's Dunes and Beach loop from North Sunderland

Hiking trails & Routes

North East England

North Sunderland

Bamburgh Beach and Dunes – St. Aidan's Dunes and Beach loop from North Sunderland

Moderate

4.5

(30)

421

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Bamburgh Beach and Dunes – St. Aidan's Dunes and Beach loop from North Sunderland

04:06

16.1km

50m

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: February 27, 2026

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.02 km

Bamburgh Beach and Dunes

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful open expanse of sand on the far side of a shortish walk through the dunes. Views of Bamburgh Castle and the Farne Islands and best for photos at sunrise or sunset.

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2

4.52 km

Bamburgh Dunes

Highlight • Beach

3

8.06 km

St. Aidan's Dunes and Beach

Highlight • Beach

A very long and beautiful beach easily accessed from the road running behind.

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4

12.1 km

View of the Farne Islands

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is a great stretch of beach. There are rockpools and brilliant views over to the Farne Islands.

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B

16.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

230 m

209 m

154 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

862 m

323 m

136 m

119 m

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