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Walking Holiday on one of Northern
England's Long Distance Walking Trails
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in Northern England from Cresswell to the Scottish border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed,
via the Northumberland coast towns of Alnmouth, Warkworth, Craster, Dunstanburgh Castle, Seahouses, Bamburgh and Holy Island/Lindisfarne. |
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| The Northumberland
Coast Path is 72 miles long and is one of UK's long distance way-marked walking trails. The walking holiday begins on the Northumberland coast at Cresswell and ends near the Scottish border at Berwick-upon-Tweed. This walking holiday is suitable as a first hiking vacation as it is quite easy walking along this North Sea Coast with small seaside villages & towns, some great castles and Holy Island. Spend a day visiting The Farne Island famous for puffins and fulmers. This is a popular walking tour and we have carefully selected comfortable accommodation to ensure you are well rested each night after a busy day hiking and sightseeing. You can take rest days en-route to explore galleries, museums and the fine selection of shops, restaurants and pubs. |
Online Booking Available! | This walking holiday is great hiking for visitors to the UK as it offers a taste of England's history; Roman, ancient, medieval and religious. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Tour Duration: 6 nights, 5 days walking Total Distance: 72 miles Min/max daily distance: 10/14 miles Average Daily distance: 14 miles Grading: easy/moderate Features: Lindisfarne Holy Island Bamburgh Castle This walk connects with: St Cuthbert's Way St Oswald's Way |
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self guided walking holiday hikes through some of the Northern UK's and
Northumberland's best walking country. The Northumberland Coast Path passes
through towns and villages connected with 7th century King of Northumbria
who helped bring Christianity to this part of Northern England. The Northumberland Coast Path walking trail is clearly way-marked to provide reassurance on your hiking vacation in Northern England. |
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1: Arrive Cresswell. To start your walking holiday on the Northumberband Coast Path walking trail you make your own way to Cressell in Northern England. We can assist with coach or train transfers if necessary. Car parking is available for the duration of your self-guided walking holiday on Northumberland Coast Path. |
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2: Cresswell to Warkworth. 12
miles The Northumberland Coast Path starts from Cresswell and the hiking trail follows the sandy shoreline of Druridge Bay to the Wildlife Reserve at Low Hauxley. The walking route passes along sand dunes before reaching the fishing port of Amble, then around the River Coquet estuary before reaching Warkworth with its large castle. |
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3: Warkworth to Craster. 13
miles Walking on from Warkworth the Northumberland Coastal Path shares the same trail as St Oswald's Way and passes fine golden sands before reaching Alnmouth. The hiking trail passes the famous old smuggling fishing village of Boumer, Sugar Sands and Cullernose Point. Today's walk ends at the fishing village of Craster. Any visit to Craster should include a taste of its famous oaked smoked kippers or salmon. |
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4: Craster to Bamburgh. 14
miles Walking on from Craster the hiking trail passes the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle, along the golden sands of Embleton Bay, through Low Newton by Sea with its little beach huts and fine old inn before reaching the busy little harbour of Seahouses via Beadnell. After Seahouses the hiking trail reaches the lovely coastal town of Bamburgh with a stunning castle, well worth a visit, and selection of restaurants and fine bars. |
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5: Bamburgh to West Mains. 14
miles Walking on from Bamburgh, the hiking trail goes through Belford then follows Kyloe Ridge which offers fine views south to Bamburgh Castle and north to Berwick-on-Tweed. The route shares the walking trail with St Cuthbert's Way. |
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6: West Mains to Holy Island to Berwick-upon-Tweed. 19
miles You take the causeway over to Holy Island (Lindisfarne), one of western Europe's most important Christian sites and the first abbey dating back to 635AD. The causeway to Holy Island is tidal and so this holiday is only available when the tides are favourable. The Priory that now stands in ruins is 11th century. The castle on the island dates back to Henry VIII, is now run by the National Trust and well worth a visit. This island is a special place with so much to see a great place to extend your stay. The trail enters Berwick-upon-Tweed via the town of Spittal and the Old Bridge over the Tweed. Berwick-upon-Tweed is a fine town with much to offer the visitor . The town has a Lowery trail passing many views made famous by the artist. |
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Plane to Newcastle or Edinburgh, where we can arrange transfer to
the start of the route By Car to Cresswell where parking is available By Train / Bus to Berwick-upon-Tweed, Newcastle or Morpeth |
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| What
our customers say: "We thoroughly enjoyed the walking trip; marvellous to have the maps laminated. All the accommodation was good. Your little pamphlet with details of where we were staying with maps was excellent. All in all, a super trip and we hope to use you again." Sally Brookman 2011 |
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