NORTHUMBERLAND COASTAL PATH

The Northumberland Coastal Path is a beautiful 62 mile walk which is part of the North Sea Trail.

Breathing in the fresh sea air and walking along the beautiful Northumberland Coastline, you will

discover quaint seaside fishing villages, ancient castles and ruins and abundant coastal wildlife on

this fascinating walk through this stunning part of the country.

Starting your walking tour in the small village of Ellington, you follow the sweeping sands of Druridge, past

the fishing port of Amble to the historic village of Warkworth where you can see Warkworth Castle - the

first of many on the walk. Leaving Warkworth you pass through pretty fishing villages such as Alnmouth,

Boulmer and Craster, perhaps taking time to stop and sample some of the famous Craster kippers. Take

in further energising seascapes and fascinating ruins such as Dunstanburgh Castle before heading inland

to the historic villages of Bamford and Belford. From Belford, a walk along dramatic cliff top paths will

eventually bring you to Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Your trip features hand-picked overnight accommodation in high quality B&B’s, country inns, and

guesthouses. Each is unique and offers the highest levels of welcome, atmosphere and outstanding local

cuisine. We also include daily door to door baggage transfers, a comprehensive guidebook and pre-

departure information pack as well as emergency support , should you need it.

Walking along sweeping sands and breathing in fresh sea air.

Discovering ancient castles and ruins including Warkworth, Dunstanburgh and Bamburgh.

Enjoying the local seafood specialities Craster kippers and smoked salmon.

A warm Northumbrian welcome from your hosts.

WHY CHOOSE A SELF GUIDED WALKING TOUR WITH US?

Macs Adventure is a small, energetic walking holiday company dedicated to delivering adventure

excellence. We are passionate about delivering outstanding walking holidays where every last detail is

taken care of. Each holiday we offer is unique, tailor made to meet your requirements. From your first

contact with Macs Adventure you will deal with a local specialist who knows the region intimately.

Self guided walking holidays are a wonderful relaxed way to discover the Northumberland Coast. Free to

travel at your own pace and wander off the beaten track, you will discover the beauty of the landscape, the

warmth of the people and the long history of this spectacular land.

We supply you with a comprehensive pre-departure information pack .Your baggage will be collected and

moved on to your next accommodation so you are free to walk each day with just a daypack. In the

unlikely event you should require emergency support our office is always available. So, from the moment

you decide to visit Northumberland you can relax and look forward to an unforgettable walking holiday.

NORTHUMBERLAND COASTAL PATH

CASTLES, COAST AND SEASIDE VILLAGES

SUMMARY

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

Accommodation: Hand-picked B&B’s,

small hotels, country inns and guest-

houses.

Meals: A hearty breakfast included.

Lunch and dinner not included but always

available at accommodation or nearby.

Baggage Transfer: Door-to-door

baggage transfer.

Information Pack: Guide Book as well

as a detailed pre-departure

information pack.

Tour: Northumberland Coastal Path

Code: WESNCP2-3

Type: Self-Guided Walking Tour

Price: see website

Single Supplement: see website

Dates: April - September

Start: Ellington

Finish: Berwick-upon-Tweed

Distance: 62 miles

HIGHLIGHTS

IS IT FOR ME?

The Northumberland Coastal Path is an

energising and fascinating walk along the Northumberland Coast. If you are

looking for a walk which has a combination of stunning landscapes

and interesting history, this is the walk

for you.

Description: This itinerary fits in nicely to a

week's holiday. The walking days are not too long and the average day involves around 5-6 hours of walking.

Walking Days:

Nights: 5

Average Daily Distance: 12 miles

Grade: Moderate

Description: This itinerary breaks the walk

down into nice manageable sections and gives

you an extra stop in Belford.

Walking Days: 6

Nights: 7

Average Daily Distance: 10 miles

Grade: Easy to Moderate

SECTIONS

Arrive Ellington

You will begin your trip with an overnight stay in

the small quiet village of Ellington, there are train

services from London Kings Cross to Newcastle

(approx. 3 hours).

From Newcastle you can catch a train to

Widdrington (approx. 30 minutes). From

Widdrington you can catch a bus directly to

Ellington (approx. 5 minutes).

There is no accommodation in Cresswell so you

will spend your first evening in Ellington. A short

walk or bus journey the next morning will bring

you to the start of the Northumberland Coastal

Path in the village of Cresswell.

Walk to Warkworth - 11 miles

A short journey this morning will bring you to the

start of the Northumberland Coastal Path in the

village of Cresswell.

Start off by following the sweeping sands of

Druridge Bay, with the sound of the surf

accompanying you, to the small fishing port of

Amble. You may also spot some of the abundant

birdlife, with the area being home to several

nature reserves. From Amble it is just a short

walk to the ancient village of Warkworth and it’s

grand castle.

Warkworth has a long history as an ancient

fortified village, originally held by the Anglo-

Saxons. Today it is a great place to stop with

plenty of interesting craft shops, cafes,

restaurants and pubs.

Walk to Craster - 13 Miles

Today’s walk is all about pretty Northumbrian

fishing villages. Arrive first in the picturesque

Alnmouth and another great spot for wildlife

enthusiasts at the Aln Estuary. From here, head

towards the old smuggling town of Boulmer.

Enjoy taking in the delightful seaside smells -

catch here includes crab, lobsters and sea

salmon. Finally, you will arrive in Craster where

you can quench your appetite and sample some

of the delicious local cuisine, Craster kippers.

Craster is a small village with an attractive

harbour . From here there are stunning views

towards the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle.

Walk to Seahouses - 10 miles

Not long after leaving today, you will marvel at

the ancient ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle which

you can see from Craster. Following this, some

delightful walking alongside the sandy bays of

Beadnell and Embleton will bring you to

Seahouses.

Seahouses is a bustling harbour town, most

famous as the hopping off point for the

fascinating Farne Islands. The Farne Islands are

the most famous bird sanctuary in the British

Isles and are home to an abundance of wildlife

including puffins, guillemot, and grey seals.

If you have time, it is definitely worth adding an

extra day in Seahouses in order to visit the

Islands.

Walk to Belford - 10.5 miles

Today’s walk will start to take you inland for a

short while to discover the historic villages of

Bamburgh and Belford. Bamburgh Castle is a

magnificent sight, sitting high on an outcrop over

the beach. The scenery starts to change after

leaving Bamburgh, as you walk through fields

NORTHUMBERLAND COASTAL PATH

CASTLES, COAST AND SEASIDE VILLAGES

ITINERARY: WESNCP2

Day Route Miles

1

2

3 4

5 6

7

Arrive Ellington

Walk to Warkworth

Walk to Craster Walk to Bamburgh

Walk to Fenwick Walk to Berwick-upon-

Tweed

Onward Travel

11

13 14

13.5 12

Total Distance 63

ITINERARY: WESNCP3

Day Route Miles

1

2

3 4

5 6

7

8

Arrive Ellington

Walk to Warkworth

Walk to Craster Walk to Seahouses

Walk to Belford Walk to Fenwick

Walk to Berwick-upon-

Tweed Onward Travel

11

13 10

10.5 7

12

Total Distance 63

instead of along the coast before arriving at

Belford.

Belford is a pretty little village and features

include an original 18th century coaching inn.

Walk to Fenwick - 7 miles

Some further inland walking through farmland

and woodland today, rewarded with some

stunning views towards Holy Island from Kyloe

Ridge. You will also follow the historical St

Cuthbert’s Way for part of today. We highly

recommend taking the short side trip to see the

fascinating St Cuthbert’s Cave, where the body

of St Cuthbert was reputedly taken when the

monks had to flee to safety from Lindisfarne

when the vikings raided.

Fenwick is a fairly small town with limited

facilities but your B&B will run you to the pub for

dinner.

Walk to Berwick-upon-Tweed - 12

miles

Your final day’s walking will take you past the

causeway over to Holy Island before following

cliff top paths with dramatic views to the historic

Berwick-upon-Tweed. If you have time (and the

safe crossing times permit) you may even wish to

visit Holy Island. Safe crossing times can be

checked here.

Berwick-upon-Tweed has a fascinating history,

with hands changed between Scotland and

England for centuries. Enjoy taking in some of

the many interesting architectural features such

as its old defence ramparts or ancient town walls.

Berwick also has a wide variety of shops,

restaurants and cafes making it the perfect place

to celebrate the end of your walk.

Accommodation

One of the highlights of this tour is the high

standard of the accommodation. You will stay in

carefully selected 3 or 4 star B&B’s,

guesthouses, country pubs and small hotels.

Your room will have an en-suite bathroom

wherever possible. A delicious breakfast is

always included.

Additional Nights

We recommend adding in an extra night in

Seahouses to give you time to visit the Farne

Islands and view it’s spectacular wildlife. This is

also just about the half way point so good place

for a rest.

You may also want to add in an extra night in

Lindisfarne (Holy Island) to discover more of the

fascinating history here.

Single Rooms & Solo Walkers

If you require single rooms within your party we

would be happy to accommodate you although

there is a single room supplement payable. Solo

walkers are also welcome for an additional

charge.

Meals

A hearty breakfast is included each morning.

Lunch and dinner are not included. Most of your

accommodation will be more than happy to

provide a packed lunch on request. Dinner is

available either at your accommodation or at

nearby pubs or restaurants.

Baggage Transfer

Daily door to door baggage transfer is included in

the cost of your holiday. We ask you to limit your

luggage to one bag of up to 15kg per person.

Navigation

The route follows the coast in most places on

generally well maintained paths, and is well

waymarked throughout.

Grade

This holiday is graded overall as moderate and is

suitable for most regular walkers. The exact

grade does depend on the itinerary you choose.

Most of the time you will be walking on footpaths

and bridleways but there are some sections

where beaches and minor roads are used, with

quite a lot of beach walking alternatives also

available. It is generally level and does not

involve too much ascent and descent.

Equipment

Your information pack has a detailed equipment

list which includes standard walking gear such as

good walking boots or shoes, warm and

waterproof clothes and a day pack.

Dogs

Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate

walkers with dogs as many of the

accommodation providers do not accept pets.

Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend taking out travel

insurance to cover cancellation or curtailment of

your holiday.

Getting to Ellington

By Air: Newcastle Airport is the closest

airport to Ellington. The metro train service

operates between Newcastle Airport and

Newcastle city centre (journey time 23 minutes).

By Train: Ellington can be easily reached by

train from Newcastle, Manchester and London.

See National Rail Enquiries for details.

By Car: We do recommend driving to

Ellington as there is limited on street parking and

no long term car parks.

NORTHUMBERLAND COASTAL PATH

CASTLES, COAST AND SEASIDE VILLAGES

TOUR INFORMATION

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Should you wish to leave your car in a secure car

park the better option is to leave it in Newcastle

and take the bus to Ellington. Alternatively you

may be able to leave your car at your

accommodation we use in Ellington but please

request this at the time of booking.

You can find information for travelling to and from

Northumberland by clicking on the Traveline

Website.

Getting back from Berwick-upon-

Tweed

By Train: Berwick-upon-Tweed is on the East

Coast mainline and regular trains will whisk you

back to London (4h), Newcastle

(45m),Manchester (3h 30) or Edinburgh (45m).

Availability

This walking holiday is best enjoyed between

April and October. You can start on any date that

suits your travel plans and you will find up to date

availability on our website. The walk is very

popular so it is best to book as far in advance as

you are able to.

Price

Please see our website for current prices.

Included

Hand picked bed and breakfast accommodation in en-suite rooms wherever possible.

Door to door baggage transfer.

A detailed guidebook for the group leader.

Emergency telephone support from our office in the event of a problem.

Excluded

Travel to the start or from the finish of the walk.

Lunches, dinners, snacks and drinks.

Travel Insurance.

Personal Equipment.

Taxi transfers or public transport should you need to skip a stage.

Optional Extras:

Additional nights before or after the holiday

Single room supplement if single room required.

Solo traveller supplement (if applicable)

When you are ready to book you can do so securely online at www.macsadventure.com or by phone: +44 (0) 141 530 8886.

Financial Security

In accordance with "The Package Travel,

Package Holidays and Package Tours

Regulations1992" all passengers booking with

Macs Adventure Ltd are fully protected for the

initial deposit and subsequently the balance of all

monies paid to us, including repatriation if

required (this insurance will not cover repatriation

to the country of origin for the passengers

outside of the EU), arising from cancellation or

curtailment of your travel arrangements due to

the insolvency of Macs Adventure Ltd

There is no requirement for Financial Protection

of day trips, and none is provided. This

insurance is only valid for packages booked that

DO NOT include flights.

Consumer aware: Your booking is insured by IPP

Ltd and its panel of insurers. - This insurance is

only valid for passengers who book and pay

directly with/to Macs Adventure Ltd. For further

information please go to www.ipplondon.co.uk

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