The only linear 10k, half, marathon or ultra courses in the cts series, running here will nourish your soul like nowhere else on earth. From cresswell it hugs the coast as far as bamburgh before heading inland to belford and the kyloe hills, which offer panoramic coastal views. Drive across the causeway to the unique holy island of lindisfarne, the birthplace of the magnificent lindisfarne gospels. Exploring the northumberland coast with arriva north east x18.
Inland, head to the medieval market town of alnwick, with its castle, celebrated garden and vintage shops. A coastal route from alnmouth to lindisfarne telegraph. Best drives in the north east the route through the village famous. The northumberland coast path northumberland coast path. This route connects amble with alnwick via warkworth, alnmouth x18 only, alnmouth railway station x20 only. The route is generally level with very few steep climbs. The route of the northumberland coast is marked in diamonds on ordnance survey maps, including the digital base maps available for mobile phones.
Family routes cycle northumberland everything cycling. I am always keen on good quality coastal walking, so i made a mental note to give it a go at some point. A coastal route from alnmouth to lindisfarne steve newman explores northumberland, from the most wickedest place in england to holy island. The northumberland coast path is a designated path that runs the entire stretch of northumberland s area of outstanding natural beauty. The principle bus route through the aonb is from alnwick to berwickupontweed or belford. The coast path leaves warkworth and the route quickly returns to the beach and continues onwards to the pretty village of alnmouth, another great spot for wildlife enthusiasts. This is a brief run down and photos of the things we saw along the way. It was lovely scenery and very relaxing and enjoyable. The name lindisfarne derives from farne meaning retreat and lindis, a small tidal river adjacent to the island. The northumberland coast path is a 102km walking trail along the beautiful northumberland coast from cresswell to. After eventually finishing the pennine way, i had spent a few days in northumberland, and spotted the northumberland coast path while browsing some os maps.
Jul, 2019 best drives in the north east the route through the village famous for all kinds of wickedness the northumberland coastal route is a treasure trove of delights to please everybody and shows. While the 2008 has a couple of irritating features, such as the ugly and, for me, awkward squareshaped handbrake, plus a. We walked from cresswell to berwick along the northumberland coastal path. Steve newman explores northumberland, from the most wickedest place in england to holy island. Northumberland has more castles than any other county in england. The northumberland coast area covers 185 square kilometres along the narrow strip of coast between the coquet estuary in the south and spittal in the north of england. Drive the northumberland coastal route, a 39mile stretch spanning the coastline, taking in seaside villages like seahouses and alnmouth. The northumberland coast path is part of the north sea trail.
Travel info northumberland coast path england absolute. This bus runs from newcastle to berwick and stops at all the major coastal towns and villages along the. My wife and i are planning on walking the northumberland coastal path in april and are looking for tips for accommodation, our plan is day 1 cresswell to alnmouth day 2 alnmouth to seahouse day 3 seahouse to fenwick day 4 fenwick to. Oct 14, 2016 find out about the progress of improving coastal access including maps, process and timing in northumberland. On our last day of a short walking holiday in northumberland we opted for another linear coastal route, having been inspired by the vast and almost deserted sands of beadnell bay a couple of days ago we drove over to seahouses in good time to catch the 9. Look out too for the bustling little seaside resort of seahouses, quaint fishing village of newtonbythesea and extraordinary modern sea sculptures at newbigginbythesea. This route is served by the arriva coast and castles connection x18.
The route is clearly signposted and well maintained, it is mostly flat, with occasional inclines and plenty of places to. Avoid the a1 and enjoy an unforgettable drive along the tidal causeway to lindisfarne priory on holy island and also see englands greatest sequence of coastal castles. Northumberland has some of the most spectacular unspoiled coastline in the uk. All the accommodation was arranged for us by mickledore and all were of superb quality. Harveys also produce a waterproof map for the northumberland coast path and berwickshire coastal path xt40 gps and smart phone apps. Northumberland coast path ldwa long distance paths.
Discover all 31 titles in the 50 walks series and try a sample walk in your favourite part of the country. Berwickshire coastal path ldwa long distance paths. Its no surprise that this entire coast has been judged an area of outstanding natural beauty. Ldwa long distance paths berwickshire coastal path northumberland, borders. We have three different holidays for the whole northumberland coastal route choose from 4, 5 or 6 days walking, depending on how far you want to go each day. Continuing north, the path passes through boulmer, one of the only true remaining northumberland fishing villages, wellknown for its smuggling activities in the past. From the a19 at moor farm roundabout, it takes the. The coast and castles connection bus service is a great way to get about, combine it with a linear walk for a great day out. Having done our homework, our planned route would take us over 80 miles but with lots of stopoffs planned it wasnt going to be all driving. The northumberland coast path follows this stunningly beautiful coastline for 100 kilometres 62 miles from cresswell in the south to berwickupontweed in the north. Explore northumberland by car, taking in lovely landscapes, dramatic spots and fascinating history along some of the most scenic roads in the country. A drive along the northumberland coastal route tracys travels in. Skip the crowds, and discover a landscape steeped in history with walking holidays in northumberland.
Best drives in the north east the route through the village. The route follows the coast in most places with an inland detour between belford and holy island. Northumberland coast path your northumberland guide. Northumberland coast path walking holidays from mickledore travel. Results base are the leading timing company in the uk providing solutions for over 500 events a year. It captures in just over 30 miles what makes northumberland one of the most attractive regions in the whole of the uk gods. The northumberland coastal route provides access to the many towns and villages along this magnificent stretch of coastline. Ad exploring the northumberland coast by bus with arriva. We even managed to spot three of northumberland s best castles warkworth, dunstanburgh and bamburgh.
Framed printgrey seals play underwater by the farne islands off the northumberland coast22x18 wooden frame with mat made in the usa. A visit to howick hall and garden, the home of earl grey tea, is highly. The northumberland coast between blyth and berwickupontweed is packed with worldclass historical sites, long, empty beaches and breathtaking landscapes. The northumberland coast is an area of outstanding natural beauty and boasts some of the most beautiful coastline in the country. Northumberland coastal path the northumberland coastal path is a beautiful 62 mile walk which is part of the north sea trail.
See windswept islands, medieval market towns and important wildlife reserves. Dec 26, 2014 the northumberland coastal route is a scenic, 39mile stretch that passes by bamburgh castle and on to berwickupontweed, the last town in england before the scottish border. The northumberland coast is a designated area of outstanding natural beauty aonb covering 40 miles 64 km of coastline from berwickupontweed to the river coquet estuary in the northeast of england. A drive along the northumberland coastal route tracys. An alnwick perspective on news, sport, whats on, lifestyle and more, from your local paper the northumberland gazette. Driving the wild coast of northumberland a uk road trip. Mar 04, 2015 this is a video of the brilliant road trip through part of the northumbrian coastal route.
Northumberland coastal path northumberland message board. The northumberland coast is one of englands finest unspoilt coastal stretches, with dramatic castles on rocky outcrops and the picturesque old coastal villages having hardly been changed by time. How long of a drive would it take to drive down the coast, stopping for lunch and sightseeing. This post about driving the northumberland coastal route was updated in may 2019. Northumberland s quiet roads can get busier in peak times, so allow extra time for your journey and finding a car parking space. A guide to our northumberland coastal route road trip new girl. Exploring the northumberland coast by bus coastal retreats. Route northumberland coast path england walking tours. Aug 26, 2019 next morning, we continue on the designated coastal route, heading south. Wonderful walking along the northumberland coastal path. To the west lie the cheviot fringe, the northumberland sandstone hills and mid northumberland. Amble to bamburgh find out about the progress of improving coastal access including maps, process and timing in northumberland. A road trip along the rugged coastline of northumberland through an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Lindisfarne is a tidal island, also known as holy island, the name of the civil parish. The principle bus route along the coast is from alnwick to berwickupontweed or belford. A causeway connects the island to the mainland of northumberland and is flooded twice a day by tides. 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. Today we explored the northumberland coast with arriva north east and their x18 service. Theres lots of things to do at the northumberland coast but we advise you read our information first to get the most of our your next visit. Oct 31, 2011 the northumberland coastline boasts some of the most beautiful coastal scenery in the uk, and is best known for its sweeping sandy beaches, rolling dunes, expansive skies and isolated islands. Northumberland coast area of outstanding natural beauty. The total number of drivers caught by the silverlink.
Feb 23, 2020 18 interesting things you might see along the tynemouth to whitley bay coastal route. The northumberland coast offers some of the finest coastal walking in europe. Many of these castles, including warkworth, dunstanburgh, bamburgh and lindisfarne, stand guard along our dramatic coast. The coast path is split into 6 manageable walks, all of which can be walked in a day. Best drives in the north east the route through the. Northumberland 10k, half marathon, marathon and ultra. Northumberland coast, farne islands, northern england, image of the day, sea birds, seals, underwater, photo gifts, framed prints. Most of the paths are public rights of way footpaths and bridleways but in some places beaches, minor roads, tracks and permissive paths are used. Northumberland coastal run in beadnell through to alnmouth. Enjoy driving routes on quiet winding roads in unspoilt, peaceful countryside and the stunning coastal roads of northumberland. Perhaps englands greatest secret is a country that lies within her own borders, a country with a unique cuisine, musical tradition and lilting tongue. Northumberland national park is an excellent place to start with several way marked cycle routes in this expanse of beautiful countryside, rivers and valleys. Do we have enough time to drive, sightsee, and locate near.
May 12, 2017 coastal days out by bus coastal retreats blog 12 may 2017 if you are visiting northumberland without a car, or youd like a day out without having to drive, youll find the following bus journey planners an excellent resource to easily get around the coastal region and see all the major attractions. Channel your inner david attenborough with a visit to one of northumberlands amazing coastal nature reserves like the farne islands, coquet island and druridge bay. 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. Getting about on the northumberland coast without a car can be a fun and interesting way to explore. It was designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty aonb in 1958 and covers 39 miles of stunning coast. If you are planning a drive up the northumberland coastal route, there are some beautiful coastal towns to visit along the route including bamburgh, seahouses, craster and alnwick. This is a drive which can provide a meandering route for walkers. If you plan to travel by car it is usually possible to leave it at the guest house or hotel at the start or end of your walk, for the duration of your holiday. This route serves longhoughton, howick 418 only, craster, embleton, high newtonbythesea 418 only, beadnell, seahouses and bamburgh. We sat upstairs and some of the northumberland countryside roads were bumpy in places but luckily the seats were nice and comfortable, there was free wifi and the views along the entire route were absolutely stunning. The northumberland coastline boasts some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in the uk and is best known for its sweeping sandy beaches, rolling dunes, high rocky cliffs, and isolated islands. At the lindisfane centre you can turn virtual pages of a facsimile version of the lindisfarne gospels.
Much of the area is unpopulated with mile after mile of clean and safe awardwinning golden sandy beaches, quiet country lanes and an unequalled sense of freedom. For each holiday theres the option of adding an extra day to walk across the sands to holy island. Northumberland cycle routes there are several fantastic signed cycle routes that pass through this unique and largely unspoilt county bordering scotland. The northumberland coastal route is a tourist route along the northumberland coast.