He's hiked, hitchhiked and laughed his way through more than fifty countries, and he's always looking for a new place to call home. Sunday 12th March - Mystery Walk - 6 miles - Easy . } This is a popular trail for hiking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The Simonside Ridge Walk 7. The short circular walk to Warkworth Castle is not on the Northumberland Coastal Path but given that its such a lovely exploration of an old market town, we decided to include it. If youd rather cycle a similar route, tackle the Coast and Castles bike ride instead. A circular walk around the Northumberland village of Craster, visiting the Arnold NWT Nature Reserve and the interesting cliff formations at Cullernose Point on the coast. 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 If youre looking for an equally-impressive but much shorter walk, try going from Seahouses to Bamburgh Castle instead. Haltwhistle Walking Festival. Now get your boots on, make some sandwiches and go and do one. All walks are free to download and print and all routes have GPS files. The Haltwhistle Walking Festival is held twice each year, in the spring and autumn. Two of the prettiest (and best) places on Northumberlands coast, I love both Craster and Seahouses. Aim to do the walk between April and July, when the island is alive with nesting birds. When youve finished your walk, Bellingham is a nice little place for a wander and some food and all that. John Henton Billericay says: 9th October 2020 at 16:45. Here is our pick of the best short walks along the Northumberland Coast. Rail travel was smooth and easy and we had some wonderful meals. About TravelnessContact usBrand AssetsRecent Posts, HotelsFlightsTours & ActivitiesTours in EuropeDigital SecurityDepositphotos, Newcastles trendy Ouseburn neighborhood is well-known for lots of things. Find Out More. This is a popular trail for hiking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. It starts in Melrose, which is actually in the Scottish borders. Head to the stunning, sandy beach for family strolls, share a picnic in the sand dunes or have a go at a new water sport, before popping into Low Newton by the Sea for a drink (5 miles). Originally from Newcastle, he's lived all over the UK, spent more than three years in Asia, and most recently lived in Vietnam and then in Georgia. Scotts of Alnmouth provides all the tasty deli items you would need to create a wonderful picnic to take on the walk with you. Continue along the newly created path on the west side of the lake. This walk has a little more interest than its companion walk from the ever popular Craster. Get in touch Hauxley Nature Reserve, Northumberland (Shutterstock). 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. Alnmouth Circular. The Jurassic Coast section of the South West Coast Path offers a rewarding mix of varied walking, incredible scenery, fascinating geological and historical sights, bustling coast towns, and peaceful villages. I was born and raised in the lovely little region. 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. We have produced a leaflet for each of them which can buy from Northern Heritage or from Tourist Information Centres on the coast. If you found this guide useful, buying us a coffee will help fuel our next adventure. Rothbury 4. In 635 AD Saint Aidan made the journey from Iona and founded a new monastery on the island of Lindisfarne. 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. Finish your walk at the Wildlife Centre caf, directly on the waters edge. End: Castle Terrace, Warkworth, Morpeth, NE65 0UJ Nearest Train (or tube) Station (s): Alnmouth, Newcastle Related Walks Get the very best of Wanderlustby signing up to our newsletters, full of travel inspiration, fun quizzes, exciting competitions and exclusive offers. Difficulty Easy to Medium | Distance 13 kilometres return | Time 3 hours 30 minutes | Start Craster Quarry End Car Park | Direction Craster to Dunstanburgh return map. Stretching from Cresswell in the South to Berwick-upon-Tweed in the north, the Northumberland Coastal Path passes through an assortment of classic coastal scenery. Dog friendly. Another gentle wander for hikers with kids, or anyone else who cant be bothered for a long walk, Hareshaw Linn is a lovely waterfall near the equally-lovely small town of Bellingham. this picturesque linear walk along the Northumberland Coast takes you through Northumberland historic villages - including Alnmouth, Howick and . End the walk by dining on Lindisfarne Oysters or Craster Kippers while watching the sun go down. Turn right to follow the Hauxley Links path southward between lake and coast. There are numerous opportunities for excellent photos of the castle and bay, and the island of Lindisfarne shimmers in the distance. Northside Surf School offer beach surf lessons on several beaches along the Northumberland Coast including Embleton Bay. Turn inland after Budle Point and follow the path, keeping left to the B1342. Take the boat to Inner Farne from Seahouses and climb the path from the jetty towards St Cuthberts Chapel, a sanctuary for the Anglo-Saxon hermit. For a long-distance walk, St. Oswalds Way is actually quite short, perfect if you dont have much time. 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. If you want a big lovely combo of excellent views, proper isolation and some archetypally-English scenes, youll love the Drake Stone walk. 51 easy-to-follow circular walks in Northumberland Fifty-one easy-to-follow hand-crafted circular walks, routes & maps in Northumberland of all grades in Walk Grade Order See this list of walks, routes & maps in: Grade Order | Length Order | Time Order | Walk Number or Start Location Order NB. Check the tides before driving across: the road to Holy Island is submerged twice a day. TMDH Limited 2000-2023. Most of these walks use the Northumberland Coastal Path at some point, but to create interesting circular walks, some head inland via grand stately homes or mighty castles. But the walk between the two of them is even better it takes you past Dunstanburgh Castle (one of the biggest castles in Northumberland), along excellent secluded beaches and through some tiny towns and villages. Drop down to the rocky shore and explore the rock pools before continuing on your walk. Walks here are pretty easy, and the views you get far outweigh the effort required to get them. 04 Nov 2022. I start my visit by doing what I always do: walking the walls. If you want a simple walk with excellent payoffs, this is it. A delightful walk in forest & by lake shore. Sorry, but your browser does not appear to be accepting our cookies. Read my complete guide to the Northumberland Coast Path here. The Causeway to Lindisfarne Island is tidal and is impassable at high tide. That would make the walk 7.5 miles. Newton Pool credit: Instagram @domallsmi. 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. If you need to hire a car for the journey, we recommend Auto Europe. 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. The Wannie Line Walk 6. 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. 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. Horned, hardy and hairy, these little boys look tough but theyre actually pretty approachable. Disclaimer: Some of these walks are on the Public Highway, although the route chosen is usually very quiet, please remember that vehicles may legally travel along open country roads at speeds in excess of 30 mph. Alnmouth Circular. If you want to tackle the full walk, you hike from Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway so not all of the hike is in Northumberland, but the best bits are. Area: Northumberland Date of walk: 14th March 2020 Walkers: Andrew and Gilly Distance: 4.7 miles Ascent: 300 feet Weather: Mostly cloudy, some bright spells After an absence of several months, it was good to be back in one of our favourite walking areas in the country - Northumberland. Take an easy, circular walk between the two charming villages of Ford and Etal. Or how to find an apartment. 01665 510374. Guide to the Cotswolds Pub Walks - Nigel Vile 2019-04-08 The Country Gentleman - 1898 Walking in Britain - 2001 Paperbound Books in Print - 1992 Trail Walker - 1999 Walking in the Cotswolds - Damian Hall 2016-04-30 A guidebook to 30 circular walks in the Cotswolds, the largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England. While the walk starts in forested areas, it ascends over into hilly regions, offering views of the forests and farms that surround the peaks. Doddington Moor is home to a stone circle and many ancient cup and ring markings on stones spread across the area. Once home to amedieval King of Northumbria and burial place of lighthouse heroine, Grace Darling, this handsome village with its clifftop castle complex at the end of a golden strand, is a great starting point for a walk. The Northumberland Coast Path is known as the easiest long-distance walk in Northumberland. Continue along the meandering path through dunes until you meet a sandy bay. It's actually part of the Northern Pennines, offering fantastic walks and sights along the Derwent, too. Reply. The starting point for this seven-mile hike is the charming settlement of Warkworth with its prominent castle ruins and streets tucked into a loop of the River Coquet. Turn left to walk on the grassy verge, then pavement back into town. Alongside sandy beaches, over rocky headlands, past dramatic castles and through attractive coastal . If you want a good feel for all of Northumberlands diversity, this is the best long-distance walk on our list. Youll pass lots of sheep, (usually angry) cows, lime kilns, and a lovely area with a stream. After exploring the lighthouse and island, continue south along the tarmac path that runs parallel to The Links. B. Hewison @ www.westacrehouse.co.uk, Alnwick. Local footpaths lead to the coast from High Newton-by-the Sea and Embleton villages too, both about mile away. The tea was specifically blended by a Chinese mandarin for the 2nd Earl Grey, apparently to suit the water in the well at Howick. Make sure you arrive during opening hours. The half-mile stroll on this tiny island is filled with historic and avian interest. Visit Embleton (5 miles) for the circular walk to Dunstanburgh Castle or a round of golf. After the walk grab a coffee at Pilgrims Coffee House or sample the Lindisfarne Mead a unique alcoholic fortified wine manufactured on the island. 7 of the best walks on the Northumberland coast Surely one of England's best-kept secrets, Northumberland's coastline is ribboned with long sandy beaches, castle ruins and quaint fishing settlements offering enticing seafood and cosy tearooms. I will be adding more information about these routes shortly. For help see Help. Or how to stay productive while you travel. Bring a hat! Hawkhope Car Park - Starsley Burn - Falstone Mine - Flastone Forest - Belling Burn - Goodwell Syke - Soney Gap - Plashetts Incline Jetty - Kielder Water - Benny Shanks Jetty - Pot Burn - Cock Soor - Whinny Hill - Belling Burn - The Belling - Bastle - Kielder Water Dam - Hawkhope Car Park, Walk n196 Ring Chesters, Eccles Cairn and Trowupburn from Hethpool, Superb Northumberland views and ancient forts, 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 - The Pennine Way - Tuppie's Grave - The Tongue - Maddie's Well - Madam Law - Wideopen Head - Trowup Burn - Trowupburn - College Valley - College Burn - Hethpool, Superb High Level Northumberland Mountain Walk, 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 - White Law - Steel Rig - Black Hag (Hethpool) - The Schil - Birnie Brae - Red Cribs - Mounthooly - Fleehope - Whitehall - College Valley - Hethpool, Wooler - The St Cuthbert's Way - Waud House - Kenterdale Hill - Wooler Common - Carey Burn - Broadstruthers Burn - Commonburn House - Wackerage Cairn - Tom Tallon's Crag - The St Cuthbert's Way - Gleadscleugh - Akeld Burn - Humbleton - Gallowlaw - Wooler, Walk n216 Happy Valley from Careyburn Bridge, Extensive views followed by a river side stroll, Careyburn Bridge - Carey Burn - Harthope Burn - Middleton Old Town - North Middleton - Colgate Mill - Colgate Water (Low Level Route) - Happy Valley - Broom Crook Plantation - Grimping Haugh - Skirl Naked - Careyburn Bridge, See/ShowPassword Wedged into one of its u-shaped loops, high up on the hill, is Warkworth Castle. Its like someone took Hadrians Wall and the Northumberland Coast Path, then mixed them together and added in some other stuff. x.type = 'text'; Best Coastal Dog Walks in Northumberland You'll Always Remember 1 . Beginning at the National Trust Coastal Centre on the craggy heights of Ravenscar, this 11-mile circular walk traverses some of the finest coast and countryside of the North York Moors National Park. This is like Northumberlands version of the Camino De Santiago. From here the path continues south, past the puffin colony - a great chance to get close to these charming and comical birds. than you think. The entire Northumberland Coastal Path takes between 3 to 6 days to complete. Built in 1550, its set on a tiny rock rising above sheep-strewn fields. The path curves round to meet Inner Farne Lighthouse. Look out for the bird hides surrounding the lake, where you may spot grey herons, tree sparrows, and shelducks. 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