Swarland and Warkworth loop from Alnmouth

Swarland and Warkworth loop from Alnmouth

Moderate

riders

Swarland and Warkworth loop from Alnmouth

03:45

84.8km

650m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2024

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Northumberland Coast AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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29.7 km

Cockle Park Tower

Highlight • Castle

Cockle Park Tower, hunting lodge, only just noticed while passing, hard to spot. I don't know if open to public as I didn't stop . more info below
morpethherald.co.uk/news/mysteries-and-theories-about-the-tower-1-8287970

photos from castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/81/cockle2.html

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30.6 km

View of the Cheviot Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice long distance view of Cheviot hills

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38.6 km

Robin of Pegswood Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Robin of Pegswood designed to symbolise the area's mining heritage and links to Sherwood Forest in Nottingham.
The piece was created by local artist Tom Maley, whose previous work includes …

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39.9 km

Bothal Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view of the castle, and then straight onto Bothal Bank for a punchy little climb!

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53.5 km

The Drift Café

Highlight • Cafe

The Drift cafe includes drinks, snacks, all day breakfast, lunch (11:30 - 16:00). They also have a fish and chips shack and pizza.
Bike friendly with the old bike racks …

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59.6 km

Widdrington Smooth Asphalt Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Widdrington smooth asphalt, nice and flat, very fast with a westerly wind

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75.1 km

Warkworth Castle

Highlight • Castle

Lying atop a steep hilltop above the river Croquet, Warkworth Castle is an impressive fortress with towered walls that remain largely intact. Built in the 12th century, the castle had …

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82.7 km

View of Alnmouth and the Estuary

Highlight • Settlement

This section of NCN1 drops down towards Alnmouth, and as it does so reveals lovely views across the estuary, to the town itself. Many of the houses in view are …

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