If you want a big lovely taste of everything thats so great about the Northumberland coast, do this walk. . Continue through fields to the main road. Finish your walk at the Wildlife Centre caf, directly on the waters edge. Its worth dropping into the RNLI Grace Darling Museum to find out about the lighthouse keepers daughter who braved high seas to rescue ship-wrecked passengers. Summary: This is a lovely walk, part done on tracks, part on quiet country lanes and then along the best of coastline that Northumberland has to offer. However, be aware that the bus only goes once every two hours (and not on Sundays), so either plan ahead or just stay longer in the pub. Walk n135 Weetwood Moor, Dod Law and Doddington from Wooler, Wooler - The St Cuthbert's Way - Weetwood Bank - Weetwood Moor - River Till - Weetwood Bridge - Weetwood Hall - Weetwood Hill - Broomy Knowe - Shepherds House - Dod Law - Doddington Moor - Doddington - Milfield Plain - Doddington Bridge - Turvelaws Farm - Wooler, Thrunton Wood - Callaly Crag - Hard Nab - Long Crag - Coe Crags - Coe Burn - Thrunton Wood, Alnmouth - Beach - The St Oswald's Way - River Aln - Lesbury - Foxton Hall - Marden Rocks - Alnmouth Golf Club - Alnmouth, Walk n139 Grey Nag from Gilderdale Bridge, Gilderdale Bridge - Gilderdale Burn - The Pennine Way - Whitley Castle - Black Hill (Whitley Common) - Grey Nag - Black Hill (Whitley Common) - Whitley Castle - The Pennine Way - Gilderdale Burn - Gilderdale Bridge, Walk n140 Cushat Law and Bloodybush Edge from Alwinton, Alwinton - River Alwin - Alwindale - Kidland Forest - Yoke Burn - Cushat Law - Bloodybush Edge - Uswayford Farm - Usway Burn - Nettlehope Hill - Flesh Shank - Wholehope - Clennell Street - Howedon Burn - Alwinton, Hethpool - The St Cuthbert's Way - White Hill (Hethpool) - East Laddie's Knowe - Laddie's Knowe or Betsy's Cairn - Black Bog (Haddon Hill) - Haddon Hill - Ring Chesters - Elsdonburn Farm - Elsdon Burn - The St Cuthbert's Way - Hethpool, Walk n142 Hadrian's Wall from Cawfield Quarry to Steel Rigg, Cawfield Quarry Car Park - Hadrian's Wall - The Pennine Way - The Hadrian's Wall Path - Cawfield Crags - Thorny Doors - Caw Gap - Bogle Hole - Lodhams Slack - Winshields (Winshield Crags) - Green Slack - Steel Rigg - Hound Hill - Melkridge Common - East Cawfields - Cawfields - Cawfield Quarry Car Park, Walk n143 Humbleton Hill and The St Cuthbert's Way from Wooler, Wooler - Gallowlaw Gallowlaw Hill - Humbleton - Humbleton Hill - Brown's Law - Wooler Common and Woodland Park - The St Cuthbert's Way - Kenterdale Hill - Waud House - Wooler, Walk n145 Shill Moor and Breamish Valley from Alnham, Alnham - Salter's Road - Northfieldhead - White Gate - High Knowes - Ewartly Shank - Shank Burn - Little Dod - Shill Moor - Breamish Valley - Meggrim's Knowe - Alnhammoor Farm - Rowhope Burn - Leafield Edge - Deb Cleugh - Northfieldhead - Alnham, Walk n146 Wooler Common and Happy Valley (Low Level Route) from Wooler, Wooler - The St Cuthbert's Way - Waud House - Kenterdale Hill - Wooler Common - Switcher Wood - Earlhillhead Farm - Carey Burn - Careyburn Bridge - Harthope Burn - Colgate Water (Low Level Route) - Skirl Naked - Grimping Haugh - Broom Crook Plantation - Happy Valley - Careyburn Bridge - Colgate Mill - Earle Mill - Wooler Water - Wooler, Walk n151 Killhope Law and Carrshield Moor from Allenheads, Allenheads - Dirt Pots - The Weardale Way - Killhope Law - Shivery Hill - Carshield Moor - Scum Hill - Hartley Moor - Nan Davison's Cleugh - Philipson's Fold - Knockshield Moor - Black Way (Track) - Swinhope Shield - High Knock Shield - Knock Shield - Knockburn Farm - River East Allen - Low Sipton Shield - Sipton Terrace - Teedham Green - Corn Mill - Low Huntwell - Dirt Pots - Allenheads, Level walk along the Northumberland coast, Craster - Dunstanburgh Castle - Dunstan Steads Farm - Dunstan - Craster Tower - Hips Heugh - Howick Hall - Northumberland Coast - Rambling Kern - Cullernose Point - Black Hole - Craster, Walk n156 The Milfield Plain and St Cuthbert's Bridge from Wooler, Level field walk across the Milfield Plain, Wooler - Gallowlaw Gallowlaw Hill - Low Humbleton - Bowchester - The River Glen - Bridge End - Humbleton Burn Milfield Plain - St Cuthbert's Bridge - Turvelaws Farm - Wooler, Walk n157 Swineside Law and Windy Gyle from Wedder Leap, Barrowburn. Boat tours out to the island last two to three hours visiting seal colonies and bird ladened cliffs before landing on the shore for one hour allowing you to stroll around. From here, head south along the coast, with views to the Farne Islands, Bamburgh Castle, and the Cheviot Hills. Sweeping golden beaches, windswept grassy dunes, and crumbling castles perched on rocky headlands. The Simonside Ridge Walk 7. Northumberland Coastal Path. Continue eastwards to Emmanuel Head. Sadly, there is no path over the estuary, making it a long walk around on a rather busy and uninspiring road. Or how to make friends in the scary sprawl of a brand-new city. Take time to wander the streets of elegant red-roofed townhouses and brightly painted frontages lining the estuary road. Follow the shoreline path north, the craggy ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle looming ever closer. Difficulty: Moderate Duration: 1-2 hours/3.4 miles Parking: Yes 6. Or Im sure you get the idea. Craster to Howick Gardens You might even see some wild adders (but dont let them nibble on your precious little ankles). A carefully cut path meanders around nesting birds allowing you can get up close to razorbills, puffins, shags, guillemots, and a whole host more. Sorry, but your browser does not appear to be accepting our cookies. This is a popular trail for hiking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. This countryside walks offers a peaceful exploration of the history of the area with the ruins of Etal Castle. Apparently the stone has some sort of healing properties or something, but thats probably not true is it. From here, it follows the Northumberland Coastal Path over the cliff tops around Budle Bay, before tracking back across a golf course and along the road into Bamburgh village. If you want a good feel for all of Northumberlands diversity, this is the best long-distance walk on our list. Wylam to Newburn River Circular - 6 miles - Easy. Short and Circular Trails : Northumberland Coast - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Things to do / Cycling / Short and Circular Trails About this photo Cycling from Alnmouth Photo: Gavin Duthie With miles of quiet lanes, bridleways and traffic-free cycle routes and an Ordnance Survey map, it is easy to plan your own route. The path curves round to Castle Point Lime Kilns and on to the castle. Embark from the fishing village of Craster, pass by the mighty ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle and the long sweep of Embleton Sands, before reaching Low Newton by the Sea. Walk n103 Emmanuel Head on Holy Island (Lindisfarne), One of the centres of the ancient Christian world, Holy Island (Lindisfarne) Car Park - The Priory - The St Cuthbert's Way - Lindisfarne Castle - Emannuel Head - Holy Island (Lindisfarne) Car Park, Harbottle Castle - Drake Stone - West Wood - Harbottle Lake - Angryhaugh - Low Winton - River Coquet - Harbottle - Harbottle Castle, Walk n106 Killhope Law and Middlehope Moor from Allenheads, Good views though the terrain can be rough, Allenheads - Dirt Pots - The Weardale Way - Killhope Law - Stangend Currick - Middlehope Moor - Shorngate Cross - Allenheads, Walk n107 Wooler Common and Happy Valley (High Level Route) from Wooler, Wooler - The St Cuthbert's Way - Waud House - Kenterdale Hill - Wooler Common - Switcher Wood - Earlhillhead Farm - Carey Burn - Careyburn Bridge - Harthope Burn - Colgate Water (High Level Route) - Happy Valley - Middleton Old Town - North Middleton - Colgate Mill - Colgate Water - Earle Mill - Wooler Water - Wooler, Wild walking on the Scotland/England border, Rowhope Burn Bridge - River Coquet - Hindside Knowe - The Street - Swineside Law - Black Braes - Windy Rigg Top - Windy Gyle - Trows Burn - Rowhope Burn - Rowhope Burn Bridge, Walk n110 The St Cuthbert's Way and Eccles Cairn from Hethpool, Hethpool - The St Cuthbert's Way - Elsdon Burn - Elsdonburn Farm - Shank's Sike - Scaldhill Shank - Tom's Knowe - Tuppie's Sike - Eccles Cairn - England / Scotland Border - The Pennine Way - Tuppie's Grave - The Tongue - Maddie's Well - Madam Law - Wideopen Head - Trowup Burn - Trowupburn - College Valley - College Burn - Hethpool, Walk n111 The Cheviot and Cold Law from Harthope Burn Valley, Fabulous views of the Northumberland coast, Harthope Burn Valley - Cold Law - Broadhope Hill - Scald Hill - The Cheviot - The Pennine Way - Harthope Burn - Langleeford Hope - Langleeford - Harthope Burn Valley, Walk n112 Humbleton Hill and Wooler Common and Woodland Park from Wooler, Wooler - Gallowlaw Gallowlaw Hill - Humbleton - Humbleton Hill - Brown's Law - Wooler Common And Woodland Park - Wooler, Walk n114 Grey Nag and Black Fell (Haresceugh Fell) from Gilderdale Bridge, Gilderdale Bridge - The Pennine Way - Black Hill (Whitley Common) - Grey Nag - Tom Smith's Stone Top - Tom Smith's Stone - Croglin Water - Haresceugh Fell - Black Fell (Haresceugh Fell) - Woldgill Moss - Gilderdale Burn - Gilderdale Bridge, Walk n115 Target Plantation from Rothbury, Rothbury - Blaeberry Hill - Telecommncations Mast - Ship Crag - Brae Head - Target Plantation - Glitteringstone - Rothbury Terrace - Primrose Cottage - Debdon Burn - Debdon Plantation - Tumbleton House - Debden Lake - Tumbleton Lake - Addycombe Farm - Hillside Road - Rothbury, Walk n116 Dunstanburgh Castle from Craster, Craster - Cushat Stiel - Queen Margaret's Cove - Dunstanburgh Castle - The St Oswald's Way - Embleton Bay - Dunstan Steads - Dunstan Square Farm - Proctors Spread - Dunstan - Craster Tower - Craster, Walk n119 The Cheviot and Cairn Hill from Harthope Burn Velley. So in this book, Ive gathered my 6 years of digital-nomadding experience and Ive used it to answer all your questions, soothe all your fears, and get you on your way. From Holy Island Car Park, walk back along Chare Ends Road until you see an information board and fingerpost on the right. Best walks in Northumberland National Park The darks skies, open moorland, wild woodland and splashing waterfalls of Northumberland National Park hug the border between England and Scotland - explore the park on foot with our favourite walks By Daniel Graham Published: January 25th, 2023 at 9:20 am The chapeldoubles as a place of worship and visitor centre, where modern-day pilgrims can take sanctuary from the attacking terns. Fine views & a forest walk - a perfect day out, Rothbury - The St Oswald's Way - Whitton - Whittondean Farm - Garleigh Moor - Lordenshaws Car Park - The Beacon - Dove Crag - Old stell Crag - Simonside - Bob Pyle's Studdie - Joe's Wood - Great Tosson - The Old Pumphouse - River Coquet - Anton's Letch - Rothbury, Walk n131 Alwindale and Clennell St from Alwinton, Alwinton - River Alwin - Alwindale - Kidland Forest - Clennell Street - Alwinton, Walk n132 The Cheviot, Comb Fell and Hedgehope Hill from Harthope Burn Valley. Park up in Steel Rigg car park, walk past Sycamore Gap (probably one of the most-photographed trees in the world), Crag Lough lake and some of the ridges that meander between the two, then double-back on yourself when you reach a lonely farm. Lots of this walk takes place along now-unused railway lines that once carried coal, lime, stone and passengers. Circular trails There are three short, circular trails rediating from the Northumberland Coast Path. Easy to Strenuous. If you want to shorten the walk , you can skip out the reservoir, and just turn back once you reach Back Tor, and go back the way you came along Derwent Edge. Detour to the Lighthouse Cliff Viewpoint, where the seacliffs are at their highest and admire the views to Dunstanburgh Castle on the mainland. Its famous for hip restaurants, fiercely-independent pubs, a welcoming community atmosphere, some unique and unusual attractions (who puts a farm, I was born and raised in Northumberland, the most northern region in England. Newton Pool credit: Instagram @domallsmi. Stop for tea (or something stronger) at the Victoria Hotel, or the modest Castle Inn. Take in a mix of sights as you make your . Varied, rugged and wild, walks in Northumberland provide fantastic trails with beautiful coastlines as well as high moorland and green hills. BEST NORTHUMBERLAND COASTAL WALKS 01 - BAMBURGH & BUDLE BAY 02 - LINDISFARNE CIRCULAR 03 - CRASTER TO DUNSTANBURGH 04 - CRASTER & HOWICK HALL CIRCULAR 05 - INNER FARNE ISLANDS 06 - ALNMOUTH CIRCULAR 07 - WARKWORTH CASTLE 1 - BAMBURGH & BUDLE BAY WALK Youll see lots of farmland, looming peaks and (if youre lucky) those famous wild Cheviot goats. A charming pub in the village of Newton by the Sea, the food is excellent, and its well located near magnificent beaches and Dunstanburgh Castle. Drop down to walk the beach if the tide is out and enjoy superb views of this long, dune-backed strand with its off-shore islets. Aim to do the walk between April and July, when the island is alive with nesting birds. Soaring above the windswept dunes and crashing waves, this imposing edifice has stood the test of time for almost 1,000 years. The half-mile stroll on this tiny island is filled with historic and avian interest. Of course you don't have to walk the whole route; there are some good day-walks from Bamburgh if you use the bus to get back: Bamburgh to Belford via Budle Point and Spindlestone Mill - 7 miles. The path curves around Embleton Bay. Find Out More. After 30 minutes you will have reached the castle and could easily turn around and head back to complete a satisfying 1 hour walk. North East Craster to Low Newton coastal walk Enjoy magnificent views and miles of sandy bay on this circular coastal walk. Read "Walking in Northumberland 36 walks throughout the county - coast, Cheviots, Hadrian's Wall and Pennines" by Vivienne Crow available from Rakuten Kobo. Each can be completed in under 4 hours and none of them are particularly challenging. I dont normally like wooded walks, cos I think theyre a bit boring. Turn right and walk the pavement into the pretty fishing settlement. This is a wild place of tidal estuary and shimmering sands and shallows, home to waders and wildfowl. This is like Northumberlands version of the Camino De Santiago. Hauxley Nature Reserve, Northumberland (Shutterstock). There are numerous opportunities for excellent photos of the castle and bay, and the island of Lindisfarne shimmers in the distance. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); We are Paul & Mark, two curious & adventurous travellers who provide practical information to help you make the most of your travels. Rising from a rocky bluff, Lindisfarne Castle beckons ramblers across the causeway. If you do, maybe you dont know where you might want to live. If you want a big lovely combo of excellent views, proper isolation and some archetypally-English scenes, youll love the Drake Stone walk. Walk n158 Ring Chesters, Eccles Cairn and The Border from Hethpool, Hethpool - The St Cuthbert's Way - White Hill (Hethpool) - East Laddie's Knowe - Laddie's Knowe or Betsy's Cairn - Black Bog (Haddon Hill) - Haddon Hill - Ring Chesters - Sheepfold - Eccles Cairn - England / Scotland Border - Elsdonnurn Farm - Elsdon Burn - The St Cuthbert's Way - Hethpool, Walk n159 Ros Castle (Ross Castle) from Hepburn Wood, Good views of Lindisfarne and The Cheviots, Hepburn Wood - Hepburn Crags - Ros Castle (Ross Castle) - Hepburn Moor - Botany Cottage - Quarryhouse Moor - Blawearie - Hepburn Crags - Hepburn Wood, Walk n164 St Cuthbert's Way, Wooler Common and Woodland Park from Wooler, Wooler - The St Cuthbert's Way - Waud House - Kenterdale Hill - Wooler Common and Woodland Park - Wooler, Hethpool - College Valley - Whitehall - Fleehope - Mounthooly - Birnie Brae - The Pennine Way - Red Cribs - Auchope Cairn - Cairn Hill - The Cheviot - Scald Hill - Goldcleugh - Lambden Burn - Dunsdale - Coldburn - Southernknowe - Whitehall - Hethpool, Craster - Black Hole - Cullernose Point - Rambling Kern - Howick Hall - Hips Heugh - Craster Tower - Craster, Walk n170 Weetwood Moor, Dod Law, Doddington and The River Glen from Wooler, Wooler - The St Cuthbert's Way - Weetwood Bank - Weetwood Moor - River Till - Weetwood Bridge - Weetwood Hall - Weetwood Hill - Broomy Knowe - Shepherds House - Dod Law (Doddington Moor) - Doddington Moor - Doddington - River Till - St Cuthbert's Bridge - Milfield Plain - River Glen - Bridge End - Bowchester - Low Humbleton - Gallowlaw Hill - Gallowlaw - Wooler, Walk n172 Usway Burn and Clennel St from Alwinton, Isolated valley walking with gentle climbs, Alwinton - Hosedon Burn - The Creel - Clennelstreet Farm - Clennell Street (Track) - Cross Dyke - Uplaw Knowe - Hare Sheds - Wholehope - Wholehope Knowe - Saughy Hill - Nettlehope Hill - Usway Burn - The Middle - Middle Hill - Fairhaugh - Hoseden Law - The Castles - Batailshiel Haugh - Shillmoor - The Knocks - Pass Peth - Alwinton, Walk n178 Ceteran Hill and Bewick Moor from Eglingham, Eglingham - Tarry - Eglingham Moor - Curleheugh - Hare Crag - Ceteran Hill - Ceteran Meadows Moss - Blawearie - Bewick Moor - Tick Law - Harehope Hill - Harehope Farm - Ticket Hill - Eglingham, Doddington Bridge - Quarry Hill - Weetwood Hill - Broomy Knowe - Shepherds House - Dod Law - Doddington Moor - Doddington - Milfield Plain - River Till - Doddington Bridge, Fine views across Lindisfarne Nature Reserve, Bamburgh - Bamburgh Castle - The Wynding - Harkess Rocks - Bamburgh Lighthouse - Blackrocks Point - Hare Law - Kittling Hill - Budle Point - Heather Cottages - Kiln Point - Budle - Budle Bay - Widehoe Haugh - Spindlestone Heaughs - Ladley Worm's Trough - Drawkiln Hill - Warren Camping and Caravan Park - East Hill - Shada Plantation - Gallinheugh Bank - Bamburgh. Haltwhistle Walking Festival. Best Coastal Dog Walks in Northumberland You'll Always Remember 1 . Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 27 min to complete. Once over the viaduct, take the next road on the right, then just on the corner, you will see the gate leading you onto the trail. Whatever you want to know about outdoor adventures in the UK, we have it right here one our site. Difficult Easy to Medium | Distance 11-kilometre return | Time 3 hours | Start Craster Quarry End Car Park | Directions Anti-clockwise on our Craster & Howick Hall Walk. We have marked our recommended route on the map below, but as long as you stick near the coast, it doesnt matter if youre on the beach or up in the dunes. Alnmouth Circular. than you think. We have included detailed maps for each hike, recommendations for what to see and do, plus where to stay. This just means most of our walks and events are focused around the weekends and evenings. How to use this map / Click on the top left of the map to display the list of locations, then click on the locations to display further information. And of course like almost all of our hikes they involve pitstops in grand old pubs or cool cafes. A self-guided walking holiday along the coast of Northumberland, visiting the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. Visit the secluded cove of Sugar Sands, perfect for a dip on a hot day, or take a break on the rocky outcrops of Rumbling Kern and look for sea creatures in the pools. I wrote an entire guide to the Hadrians Wall Walk here, check it out next. Another spectacular piece of coastline, this three-mile walk follows the Northumberland Coast Path. Check out the Barrowburn Circuit and any of the ridges along the England-Scotland border. The Northumberland Coast Path is known as the easiest long-distance walk in Northumberland. My favorite castle in Northumberland, the place is massive, and loads of locals love coming here to take photographs and splash around on the beach. A short Northumberland walk that offers some great views south to the Cheviot Hills. If youd rather cycle a similar route, tackle the Coast and Castles bike ride instead. The entire Northumberland Coastal Path takes between 3 to 6 days to complete. Discover beaches, iconic beach huts, a deer park and tree-framed sands. And again, it ends on the coast. Craster Beach, NE66 3TR (16-minute drive) Home to the famous smoked kippers, some lovely art galleries and the starting (or finishing) point for some fabulous coastal walks with your dog. Turn right to follow the Hauxley Links path southward between lake and coast. They also work with Lindisfarnes Pilgrim Coffee, but unfortunately, they dont make it with the same dedication as the chaps on Lindisfarne so skip the coffee. Remote and rural, its biggest towns include Harbottle and Alwinton, which have a combined population of around 350 people (see, I told you the area was small). If youre looking for other untouched wanders, Upper Coquetdale will be your favorite region in Northumberland. Journey time is around 3 hours and 30 minutes from London to Berwick-upon-Tweed, making the train a great option to explore the Northumberland coast. Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre - Northumberland Wildlife Trust: Friendly stop on our walk - See 209 traveler reviews, 186 candid photos, and great deals for Amble, UK, at Tripadvisor. They rise up to defend their nests - sharp, red beaks aimed at ramblers heads. The Dunstanburgh Castle Coastal Walk is a beautifully scenic and historic adventure in Northumberland that will take you along the coast to view a 14th Century castle. While out walking the trail, you will explore the estate grounds that are the historic seat of the Earls Grey, before traversing the coastal landscape for views looking out onto . One of the most obscure entries on this list, the Wannie Line Walk is one of my favorites in Northumberland, and its a great pick if you want something largely-unknown but relatively easy. Its all pretty flat and easy to follow, but in the three times Ive done this walk, Ive genuinely never seen anyone else (well, apart from the people I was walking with). We've sniffed out the top 7 Northumberland dog walks guaranteed to give waggy tails all round. The Northumberland Coast is a scenic part of Britain thats ideal for outdoor adventure. To reverse (toggle) this order, click Grade Order again Northumberland. Difficulty Easy | Distance 7 kilometres | Time 2 hours | Start Bamburgh Links Road Car Park | Directions Anti-clockwise on our Bamburgh Budle Bay Walk Map. Day Walks in Northumberland features 20 routes between 7.6 and 14.5 miles (12.2km and 23.3km) in length, spread across the coast and the countryside of Northumberland and suitable for hillwalkers of all abilities. To reverse (toggle) this order, TAP Grade Order again, Walk n100 Hadrian's Wall and Vindolanda from Housesteads, The Wall section is surprisingly strenuous, Housteads Visitor Centre - Chapel Hill - Housesteads - Vercovicium Fort - The Hadrian's Wall Path - Housesteads Crags - Cuddy's Crag - The Pennine Way - Hotbank Crags - Hotbank - Crag Lough - Highshield Crags - Steel Rigg - Peel Crags - Peel - Once Brewed - Brackies Burn - Smith's Shield - Causeway House - Vindolanda Roman Fort - Chesterholm - Barcombe - East Crindledykes Farm - Green Brae - Little Shield - Deafley Rigg - Housteads Visitor Centre, Walk n101 The Cheviot from Harthope Burn Valley. If you want a simple walk with excellent payoffs, this is it. Look out for grey seals. Park at Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre (drop in and get up on information about the reserve) and head along the north side of the lake. The X18 is hourly and connects Alnwick, Alnmouth and Warkworth with Newcastle in the south and Berwick-upon-Tweed in the north. After the hall, its a glorious walk back along the Northumberland Coastal Path. About TravelnessContact usBrand AssetsRecent Posts, HotelsFlightsTours & ActivitiesTours in EuropeDigital SecurityDepositphotos, Newcastles trendy Ouseburn neighborhood is well-known for lots of things. If you need to hire a car for the journey, we recommend Auto Europe. The round-trip walk is only 3 miles (4.8km), and its the same way in and out, following a simple, straightforward footpath. Park up and head left, on a steep track that takes you up to Hedgehope (the second biggest peak in the area). This is probably my favourite section of the walk around the Ladybower Reservoir. Walking the whole thing (if you fancy the challenge) is a great way of getting acquainted with everything in the area. Buy 50 Walks in Durham & Northumberland from the AA Amazon Shop. At Howick Hall you have a choice. Starting along Hadrians Wall Path and finishing on the religiously-significant (and weird) island of Lindisfarne, this pilgrimage route is a lesser-known long-distance challenge. Please note, this 5km walk is only possible for wheelchair users who use an all terrain wheelchair that is suitable for the beach. Quench your thirst in The Village Tearooms or The Schooner on Northumberland Street, explore the beach and estuary, then hop on a bus back to Warkworth. }. This wonderful county is filled with protected landscapes and vibrant habitats with trails winding through forests, valleys and past historic castles. Or how to stay productive while you travel. Difficulty Easy | Distance 0.75 kilometres | Time 30 minutes | Start Inner Farne Islands | Directions Follow the laid-out path on the island. They are all conveniently located on a 45-minute stretch of the A1 between Lindisfarne in the north and Warkworth Castle in the south. Carparks: Start: Alnmouth Car Park, Unnamed Road, Alnmouth, Alnwick NE66 3NJ. Upon returning into town, stop in at the Grace Darling Museum and the churchyard in which she rests. It heads north along the Northumberland Coastal Path with stunning views of Dunstanburgh. And if they can run it, you can walk it, you lazy little boy (or girl). Some of the stretches of this walk are even more remote than St. Oswalds Way. St Mary's Lighthouse, Whitley Bay (Shutterstock). Start at the Holy Island Chare Ends Car Park and head across the island to the northern coast. And as a bonus, youll end in Rothbury! Parking costs can add up along the coast, however, most parking areas use Pay By Phone so you dont need to have a load of coins with you. Home Europe The United Kingdom England. The River Coquet is a beautiful winding river with excellent views up the castle and the perfect spot for a bit of stand-up paddleboarding. At the end of the bay, stop at the Ship Inn in Low Newton-by-the-Sea for a well-earned pint, before cutting across to High Newton-by-the-Sea to catch the bus back to Craster. From Bondi Carrs Parking, head north-west into the reserve. The walk conveniently ends by passing through the terrace at the Jolly Fisherman, so theres no going out of your way for a post-walk beer or a locally caught fish. The modest Castle Inn so great about the Northumberland Coastal Path with stunning views of.... Hours and none of them are particularly challenging the seacliffs are at highest. Make friends in the scary sprawl of a brand-new city our cookies walking the whole (... 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