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Walk 1199 - Dunstanburgh Castle from Craster

County/Area   Northumberland
AuthorLou Johnson
Length4.5 miles / 7.3 km
Ascent130 feet / 39 metres
Gradeeasy

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Starting from the small fishing port of Craster, this walk along the Northumberland coast includes the dramatic ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle. The route is generally flat and provides an excellent introduction to the North Sea coast.


 

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OS ExplorerSheet 332
OS LandrangerSheet 75
OS LandrangerSheet 81

Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps.

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