The Coast and Castles Route

Discover our coast and castles

The clue is in the name of the Coast and Castles Cycle Route, which scales Northumberland’s magnificent, castle-scattered coastline. The idyllic, 192 mile route stretches from Newcastle to Edinburgh, and 85 miles of it lie in Northumberland.

Idyllic by name and by nature

Weaving along our coastline, the Coast and Castles Route intertwines staggering sea views, fascinating glimpses of history, magnificent castles in various states of survival, countless coves and bays and coastal islands. South to north is probably more likely to be wind assisted.

This aptly named cycle route extends for 192 miles between Newcastle and Edinburgh, of which 85 miles follow or lie close to the magnificent Northumberland coastline, so richly blessed with fine scenery and heritage links.

Many miles of this flat and continually scenic coastal route as far as Berwick on Tweed offer constantly changing views of the sea and provide fascinating glimpses into a mingle of the coastline’s history and culture. Magnificent castles in various states of survival stand proudly and defiantly along its alignment.

Accommodation in Northumberland offering cycle facilities for overnight stays

Cycle accommodation

Find somewhere to pause your pedalling with Northumberland’s excellent cycle accommodation. All properties on this page are cycle friendly, so you know you’re in good hands while you’re exploring on two wheels.

Cycling routes

Explore Northumberland’s long distance cycling routes and take in breath-taking countryside, homely villages or outstanding coastline. There are over 350 miles of high quality cycle routes in Northumberland and all of them are equally spectacular.

Cycling the Pennine Way in Northumberland

The Pennine Cycleway

The 355 mile Pennine Cycleway is split into three maps, and Northumberland’s section weaves its way through the North Pennines. Ending at our coastal town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, it traverses some of England’s most dramatic unspoilt landscapes.

Hadrian's Cycleway

Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage corridor is the ‘hook’ for the Hadrian’s Cycleway route which winds its way through England for 174 miles. Northumberland holds 33 miles of it, dipping into the iconic, central sections of the Wall at every opportunity.

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