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Coastal Out & back

Boulmer to Craster Coastal Walk

Northumberland

Distance
8.5 mi
Est. time
3h 30m
Difficulty
Medium
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About this walk

Walk from Boulmer to Craster and back along the coast on this 13.7 km (8.5-mile) route. The full mapped return walk is graded medium on Walkmates, with an estimated walking time of three and a half hours before longer stops.

What the distance includes

Craster is the turning point, rather than the finish of a 13.7 km one-way walk. The mapped route returns along the outward coastal path to Boulmer. Check both halves of the map before setting off and allow enough time for the return.

The route passes the rocky coast around Howick. Choose footwear for coastal paths, watch for uneven or wet ground, and check the forecast: open shoreline can feel very different in strong wind. If you plan a pub or cafe stop, check its opening arrangements and add that time to the walking estimate.

Shorter and longer coastal alternatives

For a shorter walk starting in Craster, compare Craster to Dunstanburgh Castle and back, roughly 4.3 km. The Embleton to Craster route is a different 10.2 km outing via Dunstanburgh Castle. See more Northumberland walks to compare starts and distances.

Walk details

Main location
Boulmer
Nearby towns
Boulmer , Craster , Howick
Walk type
Out & back
Category
Coastal
Distance
8.5 mi (13.7 km)
Est. time
3h 30m
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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Along the route

13 places
Guidepost
Navigation · 0.2 mi along
Parking
Essentials · 1.1 mi along
Guidepost
Navigation · 2.4 mi along
Guidepost
Navigation · 2.9 mi along
Guidepost
Navigation · 4.0 mi along
Shelter
Essentials · 4.2 mi along
Parking
Essentials · 4.2 mi along
Jolly Fisherman
Pub · 4.2 mi along
Guidepost
Navigation · 4.3 mi along
Craster Seafood Restaurant
Restaurant · 4.3 mi along
Robson & Sons - Craster Seafood
Restaurant · 4.3 mi along
Guidepost
Navigation · 5.4 mi along
Parking
Essentials · 8.5 mi along

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