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North East England

Sugar Sands Beach – Bridge Over Howick Burn loop from RAF Boulmer (Main Site)

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North East England

Sugar Sands Beach – Bridge Over Howick Burn loop from RAF Boulmer (Main Site)

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Sugar Sands Beach – Bridge Over Howick Burn loop from RAF Boulmer (Main Site)

01:28

13.0km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Camper Parking

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1

4.83 km

Sugar Sands Beach

Highlight • Beach

great tracks for riding - watch out for walkers

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2

5.08 km

Whitefin Spring

Highlight • Natural

Stop a while and have a brew

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3

5.08 km

Bridge Over Howick Burn

Highlight • Cycleway

Narrow bridge taking you over the burn following the cycleway.

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4

5.64 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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5

6.17 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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6

6.39 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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7

7.82 km

Iron Scars Beach

Highlight • Natural

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

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8

10.7 km

Boulmer Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful beach with lots of fishing boats on.

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B

13.0 km

End point

Camper Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.43 km

5.36 km

1.15 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.01 km

2.04 km

1.40 km

1.08 km

440 m

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Wednesday 8 July

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