Craster Tower Gateway – View of Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Budle

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Craster Tower Gateway – View of Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Budle

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Craster Tower Gateway – View of Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Budle

03:43

62.7km

400m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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715 m

View of Budle Bay

Highlight • Beach

There's a helpful Information Panel with seating area by the water's edge (when the tide is in!) which gives lots of information about migrating birds and other wildlife in this 'special place' for wildlife and nature.

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11.8 km

Priestdean Burn

Lake

12.7 km

Pond Plantation

Forest

21.2 km

View of the Northumberland Coast

Highlight • Cycleway

Worth pausing on this stretch - in one of the field gates, like where this photo was taken - to enjoy lovely expansive views across the fields and back to …

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27.3 km

Embleton Burn

Lake

33.1 km

Craster Heugh

Forest

33.9 km

Craster Tower Gateway

Highlight • Cycleway

Craster Tower Gateway is an 18th century gateway and iconic entrance to the village of Craster.

The gateway once belonged to Craster Tower, which now serves as a luxury apartment. …

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37.0 km

View of Dunstanburgh Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

The castle itself is located directly on the coast and not on the North Sea coast cycle path. Nevertheless, from this route you have a beautiful view of the castle ruins in the distance.

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41.7 km

Woodland Lane Affected by Storm Arwen

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This stretch of quiet lane is lovely to cycle

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49.2 km

West Fleetham Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

This stone single arched bridge spans the Long Nanny at West Freetham.

It was built in the early 19th century and is Grade II listed.

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58.9 km

View of Bamburgh Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

You can sometimes see people playing cricket on the village green. It's rather quaint.

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59.5 km

Bamburgh Castle Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely big beach situated away from the busier beach. Only a small car park though but not a problem if you are cycling or walking. There is a small hut here serving tea/coffee and snacks.

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