Another lengthy big boy, this is my favorite Northumberland hiking hidden gem. Upper Coquetdale is the most underrated hiking region in Northumberland. x.type = 'password'; Some of them are hard, some of them are easy, some of them are coastal and some of them are inland but theyre all really really lovely. Start at the Holy Island Chare Ends Car Park and head across the island to the northern coast. The Causeway to Lindisfarne Island is tidal and is impassable at high tide. One of the most famous long-distance walks in the UK, its also one of the best, easiest and most varied, offering coasts, hills, towns, villages, farmland, and some of the most historically-significant sites in all of the UK. For a long-distance walk, St. Oswalds Way is actually quite short, perfect if you dont have much time. Turn right to cross the beach before climbing back onto the sandy dunes. Northside Surf School offer beach surf lessons on several beaches along the Northumberland Coast including Embleton Bay. Bring a picnic, settle down on the cliff edge and watch the stubby-winged puffins fly in with beaks full of fish. Alnmouth Circular. Come on a bright, sunny day - whether in winter or summer - to enjoy the intense blue of sea and sky. The path curves round to Castle Point Lime Kilns and on to the castle. Probably the most popular casual hiking spot in Northumberland, Simonside is a range of small peaks really close to the super-charming market town of Rothbury. After the hall, its a glorious walk back along the Northumberland Coastal Path. Craster to Howick Gardens If you want facilities, including toilets and cafe, then park in Millers Dale. 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. From Holy Island Car Park, walk back along Chare Ends Road until you see an information board and fingerpost on the right. 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. Scots Gap to Rothbury 12. The ancient market town of Wooler, gateway to the Cheviots is a short walk away. The Northumberland Coast Path follows this stunningly beautiful coastline for 100 kilometres (62 Miles) from Cresswell in the south to Berwick-upon-Tweed in the north. The River Coquet is a lazy winding stream as it heads to the coast. Wedder Leap - River Coquet - Rowhope Burn - Trows Burn - Windy Gyle - The Pennine Way - Hazely Law - Hepden Burn - Clennel St - Middle Hill - Fairhaugh - Barrow Burn - Barrowburn. And it all looks pretty Northumberland-ish anyway. The linear walk begins in Craster, a cute fishing village, and visits many of our favourite places in Northumberland. Newton Pool. go4awalk.com and go4awalk.co.uk are registered trademarks of TMDH Limited. Want to know anything else about traveling in Northumberland? Dunstanburgh Castle, Northumberland (Shutterstock). The best way to get to these Northumberland Coastal walks is to drive. Howick Hall to Craster Circular Walk . It may only be a short walk, but what a walk it is. South West Coast Path- Lulworth Cove & The Fossil Forest Walk: An Interesting Walk On The Jurassic Coast - See 143 traveler reviews, 95 candid photos, and great deals for West Lulworth, UK, at Tripadvisor. Click on the top right corner of the map to open a larger version in a new tab or the star to save to your Google Maps. Its like someone took Hadrians Wall and the Northumberland Coast Path, then mixed them together and added in some other stuff. For help see Help. Morpeth is one of the biggest towns in Northumberland, so its a good place to use as a base if you like a bit more action and excitement. After reading this, youll realise being a digital nomad is much easier (and much more possible!) John Henton Billericay says: 9th October 2020 at 16:45. I wrote an entire guide to the Hadrians Wall Walk here, check it out next. Walk over sand dunes and past castles at Bamburgh and . The Simonside Ridge Walk 7. Parking: Howick Hall Car Park, Hall Lodge Gates, Alnwick NE66 3LB Duration: 2 hours 4 minutes The route: This Northumberland circular coastal walk starts by winding through the impressive 17 th century Howick Hall estate before following the course of Howick Burn.You'll reach the coastal path, where you'll be surrounded by scenic sea views on your way . Here are some more outdoor adventures from us in Britain. This walk is really pretty, and its a nice way to see Bothal, a cute little village with a handful of houses. Northumberland Coastal Path. If youd rather follow an actual (but similar) route, follow the St. Oswalds Way path (more on that later) from Kirkwhelpington to Rothbury. Who wants to look at trees when you can look at hills, know what I mean? B. Hewison @ www.westacrehouse.co.uk, Alnwick. Over the centuries it would become a celebrated place of Christian learning. Make sure you arrive during opening hours. If you intend to enter Howick Hall, you must complete this walk anti-clockwise since you need to buy an entrance ticket from the ticket office before entering the grounds. This is a great location for photographing birds in their natural habitat. We have included detailed maps for each hike, recommendations for what to see and do, plus where to stay. Take in a mix of sights as you make your . The scenery is similar, but its even less popular with hikers, making it a great pick if you like remote walks. The half-mile stroll on this tiny island is filled with historic and avian interest. We have articles on the best castles in Northumberland, the most beautiful places in Northumberland and much more. . Once home to the Dukes of Northumberland this now-ruined medieval castle keeps watch over the town. Northumberland. 3 to 11 nights. The half-mile circular route, passing between sea and lake before circling the west side of the lake, is a delightful ramble for anyone who loves nature. 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. 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. Its simply one of the best things to do in Northumberland which is at its peak during the bird nesting season from April to July. Rail travel was smooth and easy and we had some wonderful meals. Hadrian's Wall Greenlee Lough Circular Walk Moderate 4 miles / 6.4km 2 hours The Cheviots Breamish Valley Hillfort Trail - short route Moderate 2.5 miles / 4km 2.5 hours The Cheviots Breamish Valley Hillfort Trail Moderate 4.5 miles / 7.2km 3.5 hours Hadrian's Wall Cawfields Quarry Circular Moderate 3.5 miles / 5.6km 2 hours Hadrian's Wall Ordnance Survey OS Explorer map series - detail walking maps at 1;25,000 scale. You then return to Morpeth along the other side of the river. Circular trails There are three short, circular trails rediating from the Northumberland Coast Path. It has a pretty harbour and nice coastal footpaths to try. It heads north along the Northumberland Coastal Path with stunning views of Dunstanburgh. 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. The Northumberland Coast Path is known as the easiest long-distance walk in Northumberland. This is like Northumberlands version of the Camino De Santiago. Turn right to follow the Hauxley Links path southward between lake and coast. Whatever type of Northumberland walk youre looking for, its somewhere in this guide. This stunning walk is centred around the magnificent ruin of Dunstanburgh Castle. . Lose yourself in the rolling sand dunes, sandy bays and historic landmarks that dot the island. 5 mins 1. Walk over ruddy-gold sands, across babbling coastal rivers and through wind-shaped dunes to the dramatic ruins of a 14th-century castle - welcome to Embleton Bay, one of Britain's most beautiful beaches. The Northumberland Coast Path, part of the North Sea Trail, runs through this estate from Beadnell Bay in the north to Newton Point and Newton Haven, then along Embleton Bay towards Dunstanburgh Castle in the south. We also have guides on lots of other UK hikes, including the best hikes in Scotland and the Coast to Coast trail. The Northumberland Coastal Path meanders past windswept beaches, rocky headlands and dramatic ruins steeped in history. We have included all our Northumberland Coastal Walks on the below map, however, each of the specific route instructions are on the maps linked under each walk. 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. Northumberland County Walk Bamburgh Castle circular Route Map Go to GPS File Start details County/Area - Northumberland County Author - Lou Johnson Length - 7.5 miles / 12.2 km Ascent - 300 feet / 91 metres Time - 4 hours 0 minutes Grade - easy/mod Maps Walk Route Description Click image to see photo description. Newton Pool credit: Instagram @domallsmi. Or how to find an apartment. 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. But if you are focused on hiking here are some particularly well-located areas ideal for exploring the Northumberland Coastal Path. Built in 1550, its set on a tiny rock rising above sheep-strewn fields. 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