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Coastal Exploration
A road cycling route starting from Hadston
Discover the stunning Northumberland coastline on this road cycling route.
![Map miniature of "Coastal Exploration" cycling inspiration in Northumberland and Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom. Generated by Tarmacs.app cycling route planner](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/routemaps/600/united-kingdom/northumberland-and-tyne-and-wear/hadston/road/288087.webp)
Experience the beauty of the Northumberland coastline on this road cycling route. Starting near Hadston, this 56 km route takes you along the road, offering breathtaking views of the sea as you pass through West Thirston, Longframlington, Rimside Moor, Cloudy Crags, Alnwick, and Warkworth Castle. With a moderate ascent of 566 meters, this route is suitable for well-trained amateurs. The epicness of this route is rated 3 out of 5, making it a memorable cycling experience. Highlights along the route include visiting West Thirston, with its picturesque village and charming atmosphere, exploring Alnwick, with its historic castle and gardens, and taking in the beautiful scenery surrounding Warkworth Castle. These highlights, along with others along the way, are ranked between 4 and 5, making them worth stopping by.
Highlights on the route
Cycling routes nearby:
![Image of Amble](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/northumberland-and-tyne-and-wear/amble-4.webp)
![Image of Shilbottle](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/northumberland-and-tyne-and-wear/shilbottle-4.webp)
![Image of Pegswood](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/northumberland-and-tyne-and-wear/pegswood-4.webp)
![Image of Ashington](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/northumberland-and-tyne-and-wear/ashington-5.webp)
![Image of Alnwick](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/northumberland-and-tyne-and-wear/alnwick-5.webp)
![Image of Stakeford](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/northumberland-and-tyne-and-wear/stakeford-5.webp)
![Image of Morpeth](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/northumberland-and-tyne-and-wear/morpeth-4.webp)
![Image of Choppington](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/northumberland-and-tyne-and-wear/choppington-5.webp)