Contours Walking Holidays
Embark on one of our 3-12 day itineraries from Holy Island over beaches and moors, with map, guidebook, cosy accommodation and daily luggage transfers included. Follow the Northumbrian coast past castles and villages, and wander riverbanks and farmland as you near Chollerford.
Contours Walking Holidays
https://www.contours.co.uk/st-oswalds-way-trail
A deeply historic walk featuring important landmarks associated with the 7th century King of Northumbria.
From £380 per person
St Oswald’s Way links some of the most important sites associated with St Oswald, the 7th century King of Northumbria. Commencing from the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, St Oswald’s Way follows the coastline of Northumberland past many impressive castles, fishing villages and old market towns, exploring a varied landscape of sandy beaches, heather-clad moors, pine-scented forests, rich farmland and tranquil riverbanks.
The walk also boasts a wealth of history to be discovered, including the ancient town of Bamburgh, St Oswald’s Church in Heavenfield, an Iron Age hillfort at Lordenshaws and even parts of the iconic Hadrian’s Wall are visited along the way.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
“Brilliant, varied walk.”Mrs Johnson, UK
“This was our 7th booking with you; obviously, we are satisfied customers.”Mr Pace, USA
“While it was reassuring to know that Contours were there if we needed them, it was probably an indication of the care you’d put into planning for us that we never needed to get in touch.”Mr Boardman, UK
“More arduous than some walks but beautiful scenery and some very good accommodation/restaurants.”Mr Watts, Australia
“We are back safe and sound after walking the St. Oswald’s Way. I have to say it was probably one of the most amazing walks I have done – so beautiful and so interesting and we were blessed with terrific weather. I want to thank you and Contours for organising another great walking adventure. Everything went very smoothly. The walk is extraordinary – great vistas and so much variety. We loved Holy Island and the castles and the beaches and the heather covered moorland. I’m already looking forward to booking my next walking holiday with Contours!”Mrs Sohn, UK
“All went very smoothly, lovely walking experience.”Ms Morgan, UK
“Lucky with the weather. Quite varied scenery and accommodation.”Mrs Marriott, UK
“A good mix of coastal, moorland and forest walking and a final stretch along Hadrian's Wall. Very good. This was our 5th holiday with Contours and the administration, booking and planning cannot be faulted.”Mr Gill, UK
“I enjoyed seeing and visiting the variety of castles, towns, and villages along the way. I particularly liked the town of Beadnell. I was blessed with excellent weather. In combination with the Northumberland Coast Path and St. Cuthbert’s Way the trail was mostly well marked and easy to follow.”Ms Matthews, USA