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Please follow this link to our new Northumberland Coast Path website.
Walking Holiday on one of Northern
England's Long Distance Walking Trails
Northumberland Coast Path
Cresswell to Berwick-upon-Tweed in 8 days
via the Northumberland coast towns of Alnmouth, Warkworth, Craster, Dunstanburgh Castle, Seahouses, Bamburgh and Holy Island/Lindisfarne.
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.
7 nights, 6 days walking
Total Distance:
72 miles
Min/max daily distance:
10/14 miles
Average Daily distance:
12 miles
Grading:
easy/moderate
Features:
Lindisfarne Holy Island
Bamburgh Castle
This walk connects with:
St Cuthbert's Way
St Oswald's Way
The Northumberland Coast Path walking trail is clearly way-marked to provide reassurance on your hiking vacation in Northern England.
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.
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.
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.
Walking on from Craster the hiking trail passes the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle, a great place to take that holiday picture. Walking on along the golden sands of Embleton Bay, the route passes through Low Newton by Sea with its little beach huts and fine old inn before reaching the busy little harbour of Seahouses via Beadnell.
Optional Day: Farne
Islands or rest day
Take a rest day in Seahouses and just relax, or take a boat to The Farne
Islands famous for its puffins and seabirds.
Day 5:
Seahouses to Belford. 11 miles 17
km
Walking on from 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. Hiking on past Budle Point and Warren the
trail heads inland to busy little town of Belford with its interesting
selection of inns.
Walking on from Belford the hiking trail 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. At Fenwick the walking trail head back to the coast and you take the causeway over to Holy Island (Lindisfarne). The causeway to Holy Island is tidal and so this holiday is only available when the tides are favourable. Lindisfarne is one western Europe's most important Christian sites, the first abbey dating back to 635AD. 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.
Walking off Lindsfarne, the Holy island via the causeway the hiking trail crosses large expanse of Goswick Sands and The Nature Reserve at Cocklawburn. 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.
Day 8: Depart after breakfast We can transfer you to your car or station.
What's included
in your UK walking holiday
on Northumberland Coast Path
- accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
- room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
- daily luggage transfer
- support should there be any problems on route
- detailed itineraries and maps
- Northumberland Coast Path guide book
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This walking holiday in the UK operates March to October and in either direction. The above distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too. Our stated distances include mileage to the accommodation or pickup point and so may not agree with the guide book mileages. Rest days can be taken in any location. Why not combine this walk with a hiking tour in another part of England or the UK. Our staff will be happy to advise on necessary transfers. Online booking available. A deposit of £85 per person is required to secure the booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before departure. |
Optional Extras
for your UK Walking Holiday
on the Northumberland Coast Path
- upgrade to the region's most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
- transfers back to car or station
- parking facilities
- rest days
- inn to inn walks
| Lunches
and Dinners These are not included. Evening meals: These are available at overnight locations, either at your accommodation or in the town/village. Packed lunches: These can be provided by your accommodation or can be obtained from a local store, or cafe or inn along the route. |
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By Car to Cresswell where parking is available
By Train / Bus to Berwick-upon-Tweed, Newcastle or Morpeth
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Travel Insurance We require that you take out holiday insurance as Let's Go Biking Ltd accepts no liability for the following: cancellation, personal accident, illness, loss/theft of personal possessions and/or money, and any unforeseen circumstances, especially travel delays. This is in addition to our existing booking conditions. |
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"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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