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Coastal Circular

Embleton to Craster Walk via Dunstanburgh Castle

Northumberland

Distance
6.3 mi
Est. time
2h 30m
Difficulty
Easy
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About this walk

Walk from Embleton to Craster via Dunstanburgh Castle, then return to Embleton on this 10.2 km (6.3-mile) coastal route. It is graded easy on Walkmates, with an estimated walking time of two and a half hours before longer stops.

A full coastal outing

Open the route map for the outward and return paths. The walk takes in the coast near Dunstanburgh Castle and Craster, where you may want to allow extra time for a stop. The full distance is longer than the shorter walk from Craster to the castle and back.

Coastal ground can be uneven, muddy or wet. Choose footwear for the conditions and check the forecast; an easy grade does not remove the effect of wind, weather or the complete distance.

Going inside the castle is separate from following the walking route. Check English Heritage's Dunstanburgh Castle information for current opening and admission arrangements.

A shorter castle walk

The Craster to Dunstanburgh Castle walk is roughly 4.3 km out and back. For a longer coastal return walk farther south, compare Boulmer to Craster. Browse Northumberland walks for other starts.

Walk details

Main location
Embleton
Hill
Dunstanburgh Castle
Nearby towns
Embleton , Craster
Walk type
Circular
Category
Coastal
Distance
6.3 mi (10.2 km)
Est. time
2h 30m
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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Along the route

12 places
Parking
Essentials · 0.6 mi along
Guidepost
Navigation · 0.6 mi along
Guidepost
Navigation · 1.2 mi along
Public Footpath
Guidepost · 3.3 mi along
Parking
Essentials · 3.3 mi along
Parking
Essentials · 3.3 mi along
Piper's Pitch
Cafe · 3.4 mi along
Craster Tourist Information Centre
Information · 3.4 mi along
Toilets
Essentials · 3.4 mi along
Ruins
Historic sites · 4.7 mi along
Blue Bell Inn
Pub · 6.2 mi along
The Greys Inn
Pub · 6.3 mi along

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