Dunstanburgh Castle

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For an off-the-beaten-path experience, there's almost no better place than the North East Coast of England. Dramatic cliffs, the stormy North Sea, and medieval ruins, the coast is full of undisturbed and isolated scenery.



is perched precariously on a cliff-side overlooking the sea. This Northumberland ruin is not far from another famous castle, Alnwick, which was the inspiration for Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films. That fact gives some idea of the almost magical beauty and mystery surrounding these north country ruins.



The cliff-side ruins of Dunstanburgh are only accessible via a rocky footpath that weaves up a gentle slope through sheep pastures and wet marshland. The ruins are right on the edge of a cliff, which provides a stunning view of the waves crashing into the caverns below the castle. There are no fences or guards in this remote place and caution should be exercised when creeping up to the cliff edge.





On the back of the castle, the jagged coastline is accessible for beautiful views of the cliffs and the sea, even on misty, sunless days.



A deserted place with an air of mystery and danger, this castle should not be missed on a weekend journey up to the north country. A willingness to climb and get a bit wet and muddy is required, but that's also part of the fun of exploring rarely visited places.

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