Dunstanburgh Castle

A wonderful example of castle ruins. This majestic spot is best reached via Craster a small harbour town 1.5 miles from the castle. Ample parking with usual, local rates leaves you with a wonderful coastal walk to ruins via agricultural land with mixed live stock grazing. Stunning coastal views lead you to the short climb up the hill yo the castle where you will be greeted by an English Heritage member who will either grant you access if you are a member or request a fee.We are with the national National Trust and are allowed in for free too...The castle has a small shop and toilets, other than that you are left to your own devices to explore the ruins and rear the info boards dotted around the site.A great half day tourist attraction.Craster has a couple of pubs and cafes to help ward off any hunger and thirst pains.To note, there is a beach beyond the castle with breathtaking views of the area, a long sweeping beach with plenty of sand at low tide. There is an access point for the beach with limited parking another mile or two up the coast from Craster.

Very nice castle. Well preserved and kept by national trust. Entry was pricey at around £8 a person, but worth it. Nice walk to get there, and overall day out.

Lovely walk from Craster, about 1.3 miles each way. Uneven walk as well. There far more castle remains than can be seen from embleton. Some great views from the tower once you get there. The walk is past grazing sheep and cows and can get messy ! Don't wear your Gucci trainers !

Lovely walk from Craster, if your not so fit please bear in mind there aren't any seats and there are 2 fields to cross with live stock, one had sheep the other had cows so remember dogs on leads and leave gates as you find them. The walk was litter free, beautiful views of the castle all the way

Wonderfully atmospheric English Heritage property. Well worth the 1 mile walk each way passing sheep and cows with the North Sea at your side. You can see sea birds nesting on the cliffs. Amazing place!

Very pleasant walk on an easy grass path from Crater. You may find it expensive to enter (especially for a family) if not English Heritage or National Trust members. However, the best of the place (especially for photos) can be viewed easily from outside the fence. Coast Path loops round and continues North. Clearly a popular spot for dog walkers whether visiting the castle or not. Best photos on a sunny morning - early afternoon

Good day out throughly enjoyed it, the walk from Craster to the castle is really nice lovely viewsYou can walk the full grounds of the castle & explore the remains. The bonus of the walk back was a visit to the the jolly fisherman Inn for a pint of Ale & kippers in a bun from the van outside fantastic day

Beautiful! A walk along the sea which is lovely but long for those of us a little less fit... especially on the way back. I went on a very hot day. The castle was so fascinating, and the grounds were beautiful and wonderful to see the protected coastal area for the wild sea birds. A lot of walking around and then the long walk back definitely took a lot this day in the heat.. but if you brought a picnic and stopped along the way by the sea it would make the walk feel significantly shorter. There is a small shop with souvenirs and cold drinks at the castle. Plus eco toilets. Parking is limited closer to the entrance to the walk but there is a car pack not too much further away to park at. Definitely book your tickets if you're not members and go on a clear sunny day as it just makes the experience so much better.

This was a real find!! Absolutely stunning walk to the castle, well worth the effort. Castle has eco toliets and a small shop. Can go up to different levels inside on tower. Fab views and can walk around the castle. Carpark quite dear. £4.50 for 2 hours and you'll need longer than that. No other parking but worth it for the castle. Great place for kids to run around and explore, though watchful eye needed when going round the ruins. The castle is English Heritage and National Trust, so either card applies if you have one.

Impressive Castle ruins and fortifications between Craster and Embleton. Good parking at Craster village (in the quarry car park) and a flat walk on coast of about 1.5 miles to the castle. Allow about 3hours for visit/walk. Entry free for EH members and toilets on site