WALK OVERVIEW:
DISTANCE: 6 miles
TIME: 2.5-3 hours
TOTAL ASCENT: 264ft
DIFFICULTY: EASY
Route map of this Amble to Warkworth Castle circular walk in Northumberland
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Amble to Warkworth Castle – photos of what to expect on this excellent short walk:
This nice little walk starts off in Amble and heads to Warkworth Castle – which you can just about see in the far distance |
Amble is great place to start a walk and it’s easy to follow the River Coquet to Warkworth Castle
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You’ll see plenty of fishing boats on this walk and the area is renowned for it’s local catch and seafood
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Warkworth Castle – straight ahead!
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Part of the walk from Amble to Warkworth castle is along the roadside and the path in general are pretty easy going and well-marked so full walking gear & boots is not really required.
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The walk continues on along the River Coquet, looping around back to Warkworth Castle
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The keep was built by Henry Percy, 1st Earl of Northumberland.
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After visiting Warkworth Castle we head inland away from the River Coquet.
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We now walk on the St. Oswalds Way path largely through farm land on well marked paths.
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There’s excellent views up here and we can make out Amble in the far distance
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It’s a case of heading straight back to Amble for a good half hour or so
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As we finish the walk – you’ve got to grab some of local fish & chips haven’t you |
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