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Northumberland Coast and Castles
Routes offered on this trail
The Northumberland Coast and Castles path follows the stunningly beautiful and picturesque coastline officially starting in Cresswell in the south and finishing in Berwick-on-tweed in the North. Providing a variety of terrain over sandy beaches, rocky headland and the chance to visit impressive castles as well as the famous Holy Island (Lindisfarne). Our walks start from Warkworth and continue through to Berwick-upon-Tweed or there are short break options available.
Taking a rest day to explore the biblical Holy Island of Lindisfarne is recommended and also helps with planning crossing the Causeway to and from the island, giving more flexibility with tide times.
This trail is considered to be moderate. Recommended for all types of walkers.
We offer a variety of itineraries for this walk over a selection of walking days, so you are bound to find an option which suits you. Itineraries can also be tweaked or made more bespoke to suit your needs.
The mileage shown below is from where the Northumberland Coast and Castles walk starts and finishes each day and is for your guidance only. A large part of this walk includes along rural areas, so you will find that sometimes the accommodations are very close to the path and other times you will need to walk a little further to reach your accommodation. You will not be asked to walk any further than one and a half miles from the path to your accommodation. Please see the Itinerary pages for more details.
Northumberland Coast and Castles
Full walk
59 miles / 95 Km
This route is classed as moderate
Walk the whole of the 59 miles of the Northumberland Coast and Castles from Warkworth. Over 5, 6, 7 9 or 10 nights. From £630.00 per person
Northumberland Coast and Castles
Short breaks.
from 26 Miles / 42Km
This route is classed as moderate
Short Breaks on the Northumberland Coast and Castles path, with a selection of itineraries over 3 or 4 nights from £415.00 per person
Rest Days, explore or relax it's your choice.
A rest day is a great way to break up your walking Holiday. You could explore the area or just take it easy for the day.
A fabulous way to make your holiday more bespoke.
We give you some ideas below on choice places to stop for that extra day.
Warkworth
Taking an extra day at the beginning of your holiday will allow you more time to explore the ancient village of Warkworth. With a very well-preserved medieval Castle and a fascinating Hermitage Chapel built in the 14th Century, the Chapel is carved out of the rock and only accessible via a small boat. On a stroll through Warkworth village you will find craft shops, cafes and pubs along the main street.
Holy Island (Lindisfarne)
Taking an extra day to explore the Island of Lindisfarne comes highly recommended- rather than trying to beat the tide times. There is plenty to explore on the island, including a Castle, Priory and church. The Museum of Island Life is housed in an 18th century fisherman’s cottage and St Aidans Winery is where you can sample the famous Lindisfarne Mead.
Seahouses
At about your half way point along the Northumberland Coast path is Seahouses, a colourful, large, fishing village. With beautiful beaches and an impressive range of boutiques, restaurants, bars, coffee houses, ice cream parlours and fish and chip shops. Perfectly located to take a boat trip out to explore the Farne Islands. A must visit for any nature lovers , home to a large colony of grey seals and puffins and an immense number of seabirds, making this the most famous sea bird sanctuary in the British Isles.
Berwick-upon-Tweed
You could add an additional day to the end of your holiday to explore Berwick-upon-Tweed. This seaside town has plenty to offer, steeped in history with many buildings of interest throughout the town including the 18th century Town Hall which retains its original jailhouse, and also houses the Cell Block Museum. The border town still retains it’s well-preserved Elizabethan Town Walls and is home to Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks and Main Guard. If you are looking to relax, there are plenty of independent shops, boutiques, antique shops, restaurants, pubs and cafes as well as a Wine & Spirit Museum, and a Victorian Chemist & Pottery Shop
What we offer
Please see listed below information for this walk. If you have any questions, please contact us- we will be happy to help.
What is included
- You will be accommodated as close to the path as possible in good quality accommodation using a mixture of Guesthouse, Bed and Breakfast, Farmhouse, local Inns and Hotels.
- All rooms are booked as en-suite or private bathroom wherever possible
- Breakfast is always included. Sometimes this is continental not always a fully cooked breakfast.
- Your luggage will be transferred for you between each of your accommodations.
- Where your accommodation is not within a reasonable walking distance of the path you will be provided with a transfer to your accommodation.
- Your route planning will be provided as part of your holiday pack.
- Your Holiday pack will included your Trail Guide and map, itinerary, accommodation directions and route notes, lunch information and evening meal recommendations, luggage transfer information and holiday planning details.
- A packed lunch and your evening meal are not included in your holiday cost.
- You will be responsible for getting to your first nights accommodation and departing from your last nights accommodation.
Additional Costs
Rest Days
If you would like to spend additional days in an area, a rest day can be included in your itinerary. This is great for exploring the area At £70.00 per person per night. Please let us know at the time of booking so this can be included.
Solo Walkers
Solo walker supplement is charged at £70 per night. All our walks are based on two people sharing a room. The Solo Walker supplement is applied per night for anyone holidaying on their own. It is charged to cover the extra costs passed on from the accommodations and luggage transfers.
Single Supplement
Single supplement applies if you are booking as part of a group but require a room of your own. Charged at £60 per person per night. Again, it is charged to cover the extra costs passed on from the accommodations and luggage transfers.
Postage Costs
Postage is calculated dependant on location, as listed below:
UK - £6.99 per pack
Europe - £17.99 per pack
Rest of World - £26.99 per pack
How to get to the Northumberland Coast and Castles walk.
Railway stations: Can be found at Alnmouth, Acklington, Chathill and Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Car Parking: There is very limited parking, please call the office to discuss Parking charges will apply.
If you would like any help with your arrival or departure arrangements, please contact us at the office where we will be happy to give advice. info@embarkwalkingholidays.com call us on +44 (0)1873 379100.
When would you like to start
We want to arrange your holiday to suit you. So you get to choose the start date and we will work from there.
Our walks are only offered between April and September, giving better daylight hours and safer walking conditions for you.
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