Northumberland · base 6: Craster & Dunstanburgh

6A Dunstanburgh Castle walk

Circular, from Craster (grid ref NU258201).

6.1 kmon our map
65 m+of climbing, at least
1 hourModerate

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The ground

Mostly flat, firm paths of grass or natural gravel, some softer dunes, and a short climb down to the sands of Embleton Bay.

Official figure: 3 miles (4.8 km), 1 hour (National Trust, 'Dunstanburgh Castle ghost walk'). Source: nationaltrust.org.uk. Things change: check the updates page and the signs on the day.

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