St Oswald's Way
St Oswald's Way is a new long distance footpath exploring some of the finest landscapes and fascinating history of Northumberland. The route is 97 miles long and starts at Lindisfarne, ending at Heavenfield, near Hexham. You will find castles, coastline, islands, scenic river valleys, hills, attractive villages, forest and farmland on your walk. The route links some of the places associated with St Oswald, the King of Northumbria in the early 7th C, who played a major part in bringing Christianity to his people. St Oswald's Way is divided into 6 sections, each with its own map from north to south.
Guide books, map packs, t-shirts, pin badges and keyrings are available for sale from Alnwick Tourist Information Centre.
Road Directions
There are 6 sections to the walk, so please access the website for individual directions.
Public Transport Directions
Most parts of St Oswald's Way can be reached easily by public transport. For full and up-to-date route information and timetable details, contact Traveline on 0870 608 2 608 or www.traveline.org.uk.
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