South Northumberland Coast Path
Walk the South Northumberland Coast Path: 39 miles of coastal walking from Sunderland to Cresswell.
South Northumberland Coast Path
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A self-guided walking holiday along the coast of Northumberland, visiting the Holy Island of Lindisfarne.
From £325 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 sample glorious 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 coastline walk.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
From £325 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. Wander along beachside promenades and clifftop paths, past coastal caves and, of course, over 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.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNC1 | From Sunderland to Cresswell(T) | 2 days walking | £325 | |
| SNC2 | From Sunderland to Cresswell(T) | 3 days walking | £430 | |
| SNC3 | From Sunderland to Cresswell(T) | 4 days walking | £535 | |
| SNC4 | From Sunderland to Cresswell(T) | 5 days walking | £640 |
Travel to Sunderland where your first night's accommodation will be 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 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:
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.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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