Northumberland Coast Path
Explore the full Northumberland Coast Path on a self-guided walking holiday, with accommodation and luggage transfer.
Northumberland Coast Path
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A self-guided walking holiday along the coast of Northumberland, visiting the Holy Island of Lindisfarne.
From £340 per person
The Northumberland Coast Path tours wild, unspoilt countryside, where castle ruins loom on the headands above long beaches of golden sand.
This gentle, low-level walk arcs inland once — to enjoy stunning views of the coast from St Cuthbert’s Cave — but otherwise clings to the Northumbrian shoreline. Castles adorn the rocky cliffs, and at low tide, you can make your way across a tidal causeway to Holy Island to explore the extensive ruins of Lindisfarne Priory. With plenty of beach walking between bustling seaside towns, this is a pretty, approachable and friendly section of the England Coast Path.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
From £650 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.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOCP1 | From Cresswell(T) to Berwick-upon-Tweed | 4 days walking | £650 | |
| NOCP2 | From Cresswell(T) to Berwick-upon-Tweed | 5 days walking | £775 | |
| NOCP3 | From Cresswell(T) to Berwick-upon-Tweed | 6 days walking | £900 | |
| NOCP4 | From Cresswell(T) to Berwick-upon-Tweed | 7 days walking | £1025 | |
| NOCP5 | From Cresswell(T) to Berwick-upon-Tweed | 9 days walking | £1275 | |
| NOCP6 | From Cresswell(T) to Berwick-upon-Tweed | 10 days walking | £1405 |
NB: The causeway on to Holy Island can only be crossed during low tide. Before booking, please check the Holy Island Safe Crossing Times here.
Travel to Cresswell(T) where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Cresswell(T) to Alnmouth. 16.5 miles (26.5km) / 594 ft (181 m) ascent
Alnmouth to Bamburgh. 22 miles (35km) / 896 ft (273 m) ascent
Bamburgh to Holy Island. 20.5 miles (33km) / 1276 ft (389 m) ascent
Holy Island to Berwick-upon-Tweed. 14 miles (22.5km) / 315 ft (96 m) ascent
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 in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
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:
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.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
To find out more about the weather forecast for your chosen holiday's general location, please see the following websites:
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“Particularly enjoyed Holy Island. Beautiful hotel room with iconic views.”Ms Reid, Canada
“Both paths were beautiful. The weather was great.”Ms Nyquist, USA
“The walking was not too strenuous and we had enough non-walking time to explore sights on the route.”Mr Wooldridge, UK
“The walk exceeded our expectations, beautiful beaches and weather.”Mrs Dean, UK
“Once again my friend and I experienced a most enjoyable walking holiday.”Ms Cunningham, UK
“This was one of the highlights of my life. I will go back.”Mr Cook, USA
“Let me start by telling you that we very much enjoyed our holidays. It was well organised, the walks were beautiful and we met very kind people almost everywhere. We wouldn’t hesitate to book holidays with you again or to advise it to other people in the Netherlands.”Mrs Mulder, Netherlands
“The route was excellent and the organisation throughout was faultless. The path was very well signposted, and with the map and supplementary directions, we didn't get lost at all! Spectacular, expansive, people free beaches combined with cliff top paths, some farmland and woodland, all made this a fantastic route. Add in several castles, friendly people, good food and drink, and the holiday was great. Already got some fellow ramblers looking! Efficient service and reasonable value.”Mr Tumelty, UK
“Beautiful area, enjoyed in spectacular weather. We were very lucky!”Mrs Wilde, UK
Dog friendly