Dunstanburgh Castle
Craster, United Kingdom
The gaunt ruins of a 14th-century castle on a lonely headland. There is no road to it: walk about 2 km along the grassy shore from Craster.
- Nearest town
- Craster, United Kingdom
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 55.4893, -1.5946
- Editor's pick
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Proctors SteadMotorhome stopover2 km from Dunstanburgh CastleTentsCaravansMotorhomes
- Coast & Castles Camp SiteCampsite7 km from Dunstanburgh CastleTentsCaravans
- Beadnell BayCampsite8 km from Dunstanburgh CastleTentsCaravans
- Waren Caravan & Camping ParkMotorhome stopover16 km from Dunstanburgh CastleTentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Budle Farm CampsiteCampsite17 km from Dunstanburgh CastleTentsCaravansDrinking waterWaste disposal
- Walkmill CampsiteCampsite18 km from Dunstanburgh CastleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Dunstanburgh Castle?
Dunstanburgh Castle is in Craster, United Kingdom, at GPS 55.4893, -1.5946. It is about 11 km from Seahouses.
Can you camp near Dunstanburgh Castle?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Proctors Stead, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 49 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Dunstanburgh Castle?
Dunstanburgh Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Northumberland’s coast of castles.
What is there to see near Dunstanburgh Castle?
Places worth a stop nearby: Alnwick Castle (11 km), Bamburgh Castle (15 km), Lindisfarne (Holy Island) (24 km) and Jedburgh Abbey (60 km).
When is the best time to visit Dunstanburgh Castle?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)