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Walking in Northumberland
Castles, culture, open landscapes, and big skies surround you when walking in Northumberland!
The North Northumberland coast is undoubtably one of the finest, unspoilt stretches of coastline in the country. With miles of rolling dunes, rocky outcrops, picturesque villages, imposing castles and history galore, this holiday along Northumberland’s coastline has something for everyone.
On your Northumberland walking group holiday we aim to give you a glimpse into lots of different regions of Northumberland.
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Route Highlights of walking in Northumberland
Itinerary: 5 Days Walking in Northumberland
Grading: Comfortable / Demanding when walked over 5 days.
Sunday: Day 0 - Arrival and Meet Up
Join trip in Alnwick or AmbleYour tour guide will meet you in reception area at 6pm for an introduction and briefing on the week ahead, this will be followed by the option for a group meal and drink in the hotel (not included).Please note days may be moved around depending upon tides and other factors.
Walk 1 - Holy Island & Bamburgh Beach
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 8 miles / 13kms
Ascent: 60 mtrs
The day starts with a visit to The Holy Island of Lindisfarne, however we don’t do this like any normal visitor!
From the 1950’s there has been a tarmacked “causeway” that allows vehicle access onto the island when the tides are out, however prior to this, for the 1300 years previous, the only access route was over the sands, following the route of the pilgrims who came over to see St Cuthbert.
The Pilgrims Way, this is the route we will take! We are going to walk from the mainland, following the receding tide, along the route of the Pilgrims Way onto the Island itself. (Wise to remove shoes/socks and roll up your trousers at this point) We will supply you with towels to dry off your feet on the other side. Once on the mainland we head to the village and visit the Priory, sections of which date back to 635AD. We then head to the imposing Lindisfarne Castle, which is impressive from the outside but pretty basic on the inside since it was restored in the early 1900’s, we then have a walk around the full island. Entry to Lindisifarne Priory included. On the way back we take a diversion to Bamburgh for a view of the imposing castle and a walk along the beach.
Walk 2 - Hadrians Wall & Vindolanda Settlement
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 10 miles / 16kms
Ascent: 300 mtrs
We have an hours drive to Hadrians Wall, once there we head off on a circular walk, up on to the Wall at Once Brewed, taking in Steel Rigg and Sycamore Gap (Robin Hood Tree), before heading down to the Roman settlement of Vindolanda for lunch and an afternoon taking to the archaeologists and exploring the ever changing site. Entry to Vindolanda included.
Walk 3 - Dunstanburgh & Warkworth Castle
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 9 miles / 14.5kms
Ascent: 150 mtrs
This circular walk along the coastline and back through the fields takes in the fishing village of Craster, famous for it’s kippers (smoked herrings) as well as the ruined castle of Dunstanburgh, home to nesting seabirds including Fulmers, Kittiwakes and Razor Bills (spring season).
Entry to Dunstanburgh Castle included. We head back by Warkworth for a short walk along the river, taking in the moated castle.
Walk 4 - Simonside Hills and Cragside House
Grade: Demanding
Distance: 6 miles / 10kms
Ascent: 300 mtrs
Make sure you have your porridge this morning as we have a good walk up into the hills above Rothbury, once at the top you are able to see unspoilt countryside for miles around you.
The afternoon is spend in the former home of Lord Armstrong, Cragside House, famous for being the first house in the world to be powered by hydro-electricity. Entry to Cragside included.
Walk 5 – Morning Walk (Alnwick Pastures or Hauxley Nature Reserve)
Grade: Comfortable
Distance: 5 miles / 8kms
Ascent: 120 mtrs
Our final walk is a short morning walk (approx. 5 miles) direct from the accommodation, either through Alnwick and taking in the views of the castle from the Capability Brown landscape of The Pastures or out on the coast and a walk along the beach to Hauxley Nature Reserve. We’ll then head back to the accommodation for a final coffee before departing for home.
Fully supported guided walking in Northumberland
All of our guided multi-day trips are run on a fixed itinerary and fixed dates throughout the year, we welcome solo walkers, couples, friends and small family groups on these walks.
Group size is generally from 6 – 16 walkers per trip and includes:
- 5 nights good quality ensuite accommodation on a B&B basis.
- Daily minibus transfers to the start and from the finish of each walk.
- Full support and guidance of our fully trained and experienced tour leaders/drivers.
- Entry into “pay to enter” sights as detailed on the itinerary.
- Maps, route notes and gpx files of all the routes for your own information.
We cannot guarantee trips until minimum group size has been reached
All arrivals are Sundays, departure Friday.
PLEASE NOTE – We may need to change the sequence of the walks or even the actual walks themselves, depending upon tide crossing times, group access to visitor attractions or weather conditions.
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What's Included
Good Quality Accommodation on a B&B basis
All of our accommodation is on a twin/double room sharing, bed and breakfast basis, where possible we will also try and find you en-suite facilities, however this is not always possible in some locations.
Breakfasts will be either cooked or continental and be able to accommodate any food intolerances of preferences providing we are informed of such at least 7 days prior.
Single rooms are available, but will generally attract a supplementary charge.
Many of the accommodations will also provide a packed lunch if required, this will generally need to be booked direct with the accommodations at least 48 hrs prior to arrival and will be chargeable locally.
Transfer to the start of the route
Included each day.
Maps, Route Notes, GPX Files
Provided for all routes.
Emergency Recovery
Fully Supported.
Entrance fees - into the following visitor attractions Lindisfarne Priory, Vindolanda Roman Settlement, Dunstanburgh Castle, Cragside House
Fully Supported.
What's Not Included
Meals and drinks outside of your package
Any meals or drinks, other than those specifically included in your package.
Travel Insurance
We always recommend that ALL travellers have insurance, even if you are a UK citizen
Parking
Free parking on site.
Northumberland Walking Holiday Trip Options
Please use our booking form to choose your preferred option, and remember if theres something you don’t see here don’t hesitate to ask!
Duration Options
Dates of trips and prices can be found below
Additional nights prior to, during, or after the trip can be added if required.
Optional Extras
Single Room supplement – see pricing below
Dog Friendly Rooms – Unfortunately we are unable to cater for dogs on this trip
Larger Family Groups or Corporate Packages – Please call if you have a group size of 6+ and would like to have a bespoke package on alternative dates.
DATES & PRICES
| Dates (arrival) 5 nights | Price/person (sharing room) | Price/person (single room) | ||
| 21st Sept 2025 | £1245 | £1545 | ||
| 20th Sept 2026 | £1395 | £1695 | ||
– Prices are per person and are based on 2 people sharing a twin or double ensuite room on a B&B basis
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