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Alnwick Castle

6 ha

📷 Phil B · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Dogs welcome6 ha

Getting here

55.41550, -1.70635

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦105+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Jackdaw
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • ☕Courtyard Cafe — a good base for a longer summer day out

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingCaféParking· FreePicnic spotToilets

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Jackdaw, Blackbird +102 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Jackdaw, Blackbird +102 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Ganoderma adspersum, Spring Brittlestem, Orange Mosscap +23 more · last seen 2025; Fungi — Ganoderma adspersum, Spring Brittlestem, Orange Mosscap +23 more · last seen 2025

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Orange Ladybird, Cream-spot Ladybird +41 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Orange Ladybird, Cream-spot Ladybird +41 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Fungi — Jelly Ear, Blushing Wood Mushroom, Giant Puffball +2 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Red: (Open 15 June-15 Oct)Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Red: (Open 16 Oct-14 June)Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Walk 1Walking route
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YellowWalking route
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RedWalking route
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 1Cycling route

NCN 1 Tyne to Alnmouth

Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 6Cycling route

Tynemouth - Edinburgh

Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route4.6 km
Named routeRef 1Length 4.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths
Ratten Rowbyway open to all traffic · 435 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 435 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Alnwick Castle

📷 Phil B · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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🌱Alnwick Garden - Roots & ShootsUrban park300 m→🌱Serpentine GardenUrban park400 m→🌱Poison GardenUrban park500 m→🌱Alnwick GardenUrban park500 m→🌱Pottergate GardenUrban park200 m→🌱Cherry OrchardUrban park600 m→

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