South Northumberland Coast
An urban walk from Sunderland to Cresswell along a diverse section of the England Coast Path.
3 to 6 nights
39 miles
Easy / Moderate to Strenuous
From £265 per person
South Northumberland Coast
Contours Walking Holidays
South Northumberland Coast
https://www.contours.co.uk/south-northumberland-coast
An urban walk from Sunderland to Cresswell along a diverse section of the England Coast Path.
From £265 per person
The South Northumberland Coast Path stretches from the lively city of Sunderland up to Cresswell, where it then meets with the main Northumberland Coast Path. This 39-mile route forms part of the England Coast Path National Trail, an ongoing development to create a full trail around the entire coastline of the country.
The South Northumberland Coast Path features everything you could hope for in an urban coastal walk, including beachside promenades, clifftop paths, coastal caves and, of course, lots of beautiful beaches and sandy dunes. There are plenty of amazing landmarks to see, including eroded stack formations, old lighthouses, charming harbour towns and fishing villages, and a selection of historic remnants from Roman times, the Dark Ages and the Industrial Era.
Enjoying the fresh sea air, changing landscapes and far-reaching coastal views throughout your walk.
Hopping onto long sandy beaches, undulating sea dunes and meandering cliff paths that link together the towns and villages beside the North Sea.
Spotting a variety of wildlife off the shoreline, including nesting seabirds and playful seals.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNC1 | From Sunderland to Cresswell(T) | 2 days walking | £265 | |
| SNC2 | From Sunderland to Cresswell(T) | 3 days walking | £350 | |
| SNC3 | From Sunderland to Cresswell(T) | 4 days walking | £435 | |
| SNC4 | From Sunderland to Cresswell(T) | 5 days walking | £525 |
As of the 18th of May, availability for the Northumberland coast is extremely limited for June and July. For this reason, we are not currently taking bookings on the Northumberland Coast Path for dates earlier than August. Please let us know if you'd like more information or alternative suggestions.
Travel to Sunderland where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Sunderland to Seaton Sluice. 20 miles (32km) / 1093 ft (333 m) ascent
Seaton Sluice to Cresswell(T). 19.5 miles (31km) / 607 ft (185 m) ascent
Depart from Cresswell(T) 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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