Craster to Alnmouth Walk

7.1 miles (11.5 km)

Enjoy a walk along the beautiful Northumberland Coast Path on this route from Craster to Alnmouth. Along the way there's lovely beaches, interesting rock formations and fine views to enjoy.
The walk starts by the attractive harbour of this little fishing village. Head south and you will soon come to Cullernose Point where there are some striking basaltic�cliff formations.
You continue past Rumbling Kern, an inlet near Howick, with more interesting geology and fine sea views. Around here you will also pass the picturesque Howick Dene. It's a lovely spot where the Howick Burn runs through woodland to meet the sea. There's a pretty beach, a footbridge over the burn and more interesting rock strata.
The next stage takes you past some lovely beaches at Sugar Sands, Howdiemont Sands and the little village of Boulmer. You then head past Boulmer Haven and Seaton Point before coming to the finish of the walk with lovely views of Alnmouth Bay.
The route uses a section of the St Oswald's Way long distance footpath. You can extend your walk by continuing south to Warkworth on our Warkworth to Alnmouth Walk.

Craster to Alnmouth Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map

Craster to Alnmouth Open Street Map - view and print off detailed map

Craster to Alnmouth OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Craster to Alnmouth Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

For more details on the final section see the Alnmouth To Boulmer Beach Walk. This will take you along the stretch of sandy beach between the two settlements.