Northumberland Coast Path
Explore the full Northumberland Coast Path at your own pace on a self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Northumberland Coast Path
https://www.contours.co.uk/northumberland-coastal-path-south-to-north
A self-guided walking holiday along the historic and wildly beautiful coast path of Northumberland.
From £570 per person
This holiday option explores the length of the Northumberland Coast Path along 72 miles of incredible terrain, from the town of Creswell up to Berwick-upon-Tweed near the Scottish border.
Walk along golden beaches beneath ruined castles towering on the headlands. The Northumberland Coast Path tours a wild, unspoilt region full of history, winding northwards and showcasing everything this lesser-known trail has to offer.
Discovering the turbulent history of Northumberland as you walk between the fortified towns of Berwick-upon-Tweed and Warkworth.
Experiencing the tranquillity of the Holy Island of Lindisfarne.
Walking along sandy beaches complemented with far-reaching and historic views.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOCP0 | From Cresswell(T) to Berwick-upon-Tweed | 5 days walking | £570 | |
| NOCP1 | From Cresswell(T) to Berwick-upon-Tweed | 6 days walking | £665 | |
| NOCP2 | From Cresswell(T) to Berwick-upon-Tweed | 7 days walking | £760 | |
| NOCP3 | From Cresswell(T) to Berwick-upon-Tweed | 9 days walking | £950 | |
| NOCP4 | From Cresswell(T) to Berwick-upon-Tweed | 10 days walking | £1045 |
NB: The causeway on to Holy Island can only be crossed during low tide. Before booking, please check the Holy Island Safe Crossing Times by clicking here.
Travel to Cresswell(T) where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Cresswell(T) to Warkworth. 10.5 miles (17km)
Warkworth to Craster(T). 13 miles (20.5km)
Craster(T) to Bamburgh. 14 miles (22.5km)
Bamburgh to Holy Island. 20 miles (32km)
Holy Island to Berwick-upon-Tweed. 14 miles (22.5km)
Depart from Berwick-upon-Tweed after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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“Beautiful part of the country - super deserted beaches excellent for a dog. Interesting historical sites along the way. Accommodation very good with friendly welcomes. Weather excellent! Lovely walking experience to discover one of Britain's best kept secrets.”Mr Robinson, UK
“Even Storm Ali couldn’t dampen our pleasure nor could the power cuts on the mainland and Holy Island.”Mr McGarry, UK
“We loved the walk. Enjoy walking on the beach.”Mr Orban, USA
“It was one of the best holidays we've ever had. Everything was perfect...thank you. From the original phone call to the itinerary, accommodation and route we couldn't have asked for anything better. We are looking now for our next dog friendly adventure next year.”Mr Dolman, UK
“A positive experience for me as a solo walker. Contours adjusted the length of walks each day to fit in with what I wanted to do along the way.”Ms Moorcroft, UK
“This was our first walking holiday, and based on this, we will do more. The planning done by Contours made the experience seamless and allowed us to enjoy the experience.”Mr Holski, Canada
“Overall we were very pleased. Since we'd never been to Britain before, and were worried about losing our way, we bought a handheld GPS and downloaded your files. They were very helpful. We have friends who are interested, and now that we're back, we plan to encourage them to book too! Our bucket list is long, but we hope to make it back to the UK and would love to do another walking holiday.”Mrs Sampson, USA
“All aspects of the trip were very well done. Accommodations were generally very good with a couple that were outstanding. Some were a bit quirky but that is a part of the experience. All hosts and hostesses were very friendly and accommodating.”Mr Stone, Canada
“Very well organised, everything went to plan, great accommodation and bag transfers. Northumberland was outstandingly beautiful place to visit.”Mr Pfeifer, UK
Dog friendly