Waves, Ruins & Wildlife: Coastal Walk to Dunstanburgh Castle 🏰

🌊 One of the highlights of my recent visit to the Northumberland Coast was a stunning coastal walk to the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle. The walk will take you along the breathtaking shoreline, just a few feet away from the sea as you take in the views and watch the ruined castle come into sight (Picture 1). 🏘️ I started in a quaint little village nearby, Craster, with charming holiday cottages and washed up private boats (Picture 2). If you strike it lucky you'll even see an ice cream van perfectly positioned in the village for a hot day! I then followed a scenic path along the rugged shoreline, with sweeping views of the North Sea. The sound of the waves, seabirds overhead, and the silhouette of the castle growing on the horizon made the walk truly magical. 🐑 You'll be accompanied by the sweetest and most vocal grazing sheep as the castle comes into sight - creating a beautiful backdrop for some photos of the castle (Picture 3). 🏰 Reaching the dramatic ruins felt like stepping into history-so peaceful and atmospheric, especially with the sea breeze in the air (Picture 4). After some exploration, time to head back to the village again. The sheep had positioned themselves right along the coast this time and managed to get a quick couple of poses for a photo! (Picture 5). 🍽️ Take a short trip south to Alnmouth for it's High Street with an array of local pubs and eateries. 🛌🏼 Stay in the market town of Alnwick in a fantastic B&B or Guest House - the town has everything you need. 💡 Bring sun cream on a hot day - you'll have no protection from the sun on the open coastline. Bring good walking boots to easily traverse the rocky paths. I'll be sure to return to this place soon - if you're ever in the area, this walk is an absolute must! #northumberland #dunstanburgh #coastalwalk #hiddengem