Dunstanburgh Castle
Dunstanburgh Castle, a dramatic ruined castle in an impressive coastal setting. This dominates a lonely stretch of Northumberland’s coastline and was once one of the largest and grandest fortifications in Northern England.
Dunstanburgh Castle is reached via a walk from the nearby village of Craster. The 2 km walk is along the rugged Northumberland Coast and crosses working farmland.
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Dunstanburgh Castle, Dunstanburgh Road, Craster, Alnwick, Northumberland NE67 3XS, United Kingdom
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