Walking Britain Bamburgh Castle circular
Introduction to Walk 3522
County/Area - Northumberland County
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 7.5 miles / 12.2 km
Ascent - 300 feet / 91 metres
Time - 4 hours 0 minutes
Grade - easy/mod
A circular Northumberland walk that includes a possible visit to Bamburgh Castle. The route includes rural landscapes, views of the historic castle and a section of coastal walking. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer 340 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer 340 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
Recommended Reading
Walking in Northumberland
This guidebook contains detailed route descriptions for 36 day walks in Northumberland including the Cheviot Hills. The terrain varies from wild walks and craggy ascents to gentle riverside strolls. Each route ranges from 4 to 16 miles in length and there is the opportunity to link several walks together to create longer treks.
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