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Coastal Circular

Craster, Dunstan Square and Dunstanburgh Castle

Northumberland

Distance
4.7 mi
Est. time
2h 30m
Difficulty
Medium
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About this walk

Leave Craster by the footpath signed to Dunstan Square. It runs below the whinstone ridge before turning across the field to the farm. Follow the concrete track north to Dunstan Steads, then take the narrow road towards the sea. At the golf course, follow the waymarkers beside the fence and watch for golf balls. The path rejoins the coast and skirts the outside of Dunstanburgh Castle. Return south along the grassy shore to Craster harbour and the quarry car park.

The map uses snapped walking paths throughout and measures 7.6 km. English Heritage’s guide quotes 6.4 km for this circuit, so allow around two and a half hours for the plotted route, plus time at the castle. The castle visit is optional and needs a ticket.

Expect uneven grass, field gates and exposed coastal stretches. Keep dogs on leads around livestock, stay back from cliff edges and follow signs through the golf course. Use Craster Quarry car park and take OS Explorer 340.

Route reference: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/siteassets/home/visit/inspire-me/travel-guides/walking-guides-page/dunstanburgh-castle-circular-walk.pdf
Desk researched against the published guide and mapped paths, not field checked.

Walk details

Main location
Craster
Nearby town
Craster
Walk type
Circular
Category
Coastal
Distance
4.7 mi (7.6 km)
Est. time
2h 30m
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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