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Brilliant quiet places to say on this beautiful unspoiled section of the England Coast Path
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United Kingdom: Northumberland
Walk along Northumberland's wild coast with fabulous beaches, famous castles, fish & chips and spectacular views across the North Sea.
On our 8-night self-guided walking holiday you will complete the full 100km of the Northumberland Coast Path, walking from Cresswell to Berwick-upon-Tweed, accompanied every day with fabulous coastal views over wide sandy beaches. Along the way you'll discover the history of the area through the castles of Alnwick, Bamburgh, Dunstanburgh and Warkworth; the fishing village of Craster and the Anglo-Saxon settlement of Berwick. Passing through Nature Reserves you'll find an amazing variety of wildlife, particularly birds.
Accommodation is in a range of hotels and inns, including a stay on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne.
Arrive in Alnwick and take a stroll around the winding cobbled streets of this busting market town, with Alnwick Castle taking pride of place overlooking the River Aln. Stay 3 nights here.
Meals included: Breakfast
Explore the world-famous Alnwick castle, with its 14th century keep, stunning formal gardens and 'Capability' Brown landscaping. Enjoy a delightful circular walk around Hulne Park with its woodlands, gothic tower and 13th century Priory.
Meals included: Breakfast
Take the local bus to Ellington and head out to Cresswell to take your first steps along the Northumberland Coast Path. With spectacular views over wide sandy beaches, backed by sand dunes, you head north along the coast towards Amble, with its marina, then back to Warkworth along the River Coquet. Return by bus to Alnwick.
Meals included: Breakfast
Take the bus to Warkworth to pick up the Coast Path, the route today continues north through Alnmouth and along more wide sandy beaches and rocky headlands to Howick. Pass through the seaside village of Boulmer, close to RAF Boulmer, home to the UK's Aerospace Surveillance and Control System Force Command.
Meals included: Breakfast
Walk along the coast to the north, passing through the fishing village of Craster, famous for its kipper smoking. You could visit the Arnold Memorial Nature Reserve while you’re in Craster or head on to Dunstanburgh and its dramatic castle ruins that sit on a remote headland. Continue on to overnight in High Newton by the Sea.
Meals included: Breakfast
Today's walk takes you along the coast to one of the most iconic views in the British Isles – Bamburgh Castle. Few vistas compare to the wide beach and castle backdrop at dusk but there’s coastal and inland walking to be enjoyed along the way with fishing villages, rocky headlands and spectacular beaches.
Meals included: Breakfast
Continue your journey north to Holy Island today (partly by local bus) to the end of the tidal causeway before heading over to the island and exploring its National Nature Reserve. Overnight on Holy Island.
Meals included: Breakfast
Back over the tidal causeway from Holy Island, you continue north along the Northumberland Coast Path towards Berwick-upon-Tweed, England’s northernmost town that sits at the mouth of the River Tweed. Originally an Anglo-Saxon settlement, Berwick is a market town with centuries of history, including its Georgian Town Hall, Elizabethan ramparts, Britain’s earliest barracks buildings and 13th century Berwick Castle. For the art historians, Dewars Lane, as well as other Berwick locations, was painted by L.S. Lowry in the 1930s.
Meals included: Breakfast
Meals included: Breakfast
During your holiday you stay at the following hotels. If you'd like to extend your time at any of these or, if you'd like to enhance your stay with an upgraded room, just let us know at the time of booking.
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A comfortable retreat in a beautiful coastal location. Relax in the large, well-appointed bedrooms or enjoy a coffee or glass of wine in the cosy guest lounge, or out on the lawn, watching the garden birds or pheasants in the next field.
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The Joiners Arms is a 5 star village pub & inn that is located within the very heart of Newton-by-the-Sea. Designed and molded from the ground up with passion, love, and a homely feel, The Joiners’ is for those who seek the true feeling that accompanies the great country. We open our doors every day for those who want to experience the very soul of Newton-by-the-Sea by delivering fantastically crafted country food and drink boastingly beautiful styled boutique suites, and an experience that will stay with you for years to come.
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Set on the delightful village green and overlooked by the magnificent Bamburgh Castle, the Victoria Hotel offers a high standard of accommodation and fine food served all day in our Bar & Brasserie, all within the peaceful Northumberland village of Bamburgh.
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Situated on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne and once the summer home of the lord of several local manors, the Manor House Hotel is located at the heart of the island, adjacent to the priory and with magnificent views of the castle and harbour. We offer a high standard of accommodation in our ten guest bedrooms. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the Island Bar, Priory Restaurant and garden, using locally sourced and produced ingredients whenever possible.
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Alannah House is centrally located in the historic walled town of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Owner’s, husband and wife team Lynn and Steve Flook, have been running this award winning B&B for 17 years. All rooms are en-suite with Digital TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and irons/ironing boards. Free wi-fi is available throughout the house and there is a large and private walled garden, which comes complete with a summer house and patio.Call now to speak to our specialist team at 0044 1606 720199 or email us at sales@headwater.com for enquiries or to book your trip.
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Brilliant quiet places to say on this beautiful unspoiled section of the England Coast Path
You can be confident that our pricing includes all the standard requirements of your holiday and many additional extras. Always ensure that you are comparing like for like when booking your holiday.
This 8 night self-guided walking holiday includes:
Hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of , , , and hotels
All breakfasts
Briefing at the start of your holiday
Comprehensive route directions provided prior to departure
Luggage transfers between hotels
How to book:
To book this holidays speak to our sales team on 0044 1606 720199 or click on the appropriate 'book now' or 'check availability' button below.
To book this holiday call our sales team on 0044 1606 720199 or click on the appropriate 'Book now' or 'check availability' button below.
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Holiday type
Self-guided walking Managed by Headwater rep.
Departures
Meals
All breakfasts
Other details
Please note that access on and off Holy Island on days 7 and 8 is subject to the tides and transport on and off the island will need to be organised and paid for locally accordingly. Headwater will provide all necessary tidal information as well as bus and local taxi information.
This holiday does not include any flights or rail.
To book this holidays speak to our sales team on 0044 1606 720199 or click on the appropriate 'book now' button above.
If you need further information before you book simply complete our Holiday Enquiry Form and a member of our sales team will get back to you.
To book this holiday call our sales team on 0044 1606 720199 or click on the appropriate 'Book now' or 'Check availability' button below.
