The Northumberland Coast Path

Walk from castle to castle
Landmarks steeped in ancient history, beautiful beaches, and a variety of wildlife to see, the Northumberland Coast Path has something for everyone. With approximately 100km of coastline to explore - you definitely won’t be short of things to do.

Walk the Northumberland Coast Path

Our beautiful coastline is best known for its wide, sweeping beaches, high sand dunes, a great variety of wildlife, and an overall striking landscape. The Northumberland Coast Path is steeped in over 7000 years of human history, leaving incredible landmarks for you to discover on your walk.

The Northumberland coast path offers some of the finest coastal walking in Europe, stretching 100 kilometres (62 Miles) from Cresswell in the south to Berwick-upon-Tweed in the north. Alongside sandy beaches, over rocky headlands, past dramatic castles and through attractive coastal villages, the Northumberland Coast Path offers a constantly changing landscape which is a pleasure to explore.

The route follows the coast in most places with an inland detour between Belford and Holy Island. Most of the paths are public rights of way (footpaths and bridleways) but in some places beaches, minor roads, tracks and permissive paths are used. The route is generally level with very few steep climbs. Most stiles along the route have been replaced with gates and the walking surfaces are generally good, although some sections of the path can become muddy in winter or after heavy rainfall.

The route is 100km or 62 miles. Some walkers will be able to complete the route in three days or even less whilst some will take seven or more days, depending on their pace and whether they stop to visit attractions along the way.

The route is broken into six stages of between six and thirteen miles, with the end of each stage being somewhere you can find accommodation to suit you.
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Stay along the Coast Path

Situate yourself along our staggering coastal AONB and wake up to the Northumberland Coast Path on your doorstep. Book a new B&B, hotel or cottage every night until you've covered the length of this fantastic walking route, or pick one base and explore sections of our coastline in your own time.
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Amble Inn

The Amble Inn
Look no further than The Amble Inn’s 30 brand new en suite bedrooms for the most comfortable night’s sleep in Amble and the surrounding area.
Berwick-upon-Tweed Self Catering

Till Fishing Cottages
Spectacular views of River Till, Cheviot and Eildon Hills. Sea trout/salmon fishing. Within easy reach of castles and beaches.
Guide Price £602.00 Per week
Bamburgh Self Catering

Budle Bay Croft
Budle Bay Croft - “Luxurious serenity with bags to do on an utterly magical“ coastal small holding.
Guide Price £847.00 Per week
Craster Self Catering

Hemmel House
New this season - Three en suite bedrooms plus rural views towards the sea and Dunstanburgh Castle on the horizon.
Guide Price £833.00 Per week
Craster Self Catering

The Porthole
A traditional fisherman's cottage situated in the pretty seaside Craster village, a very short walk from the picturesque harbour.
Guide Price £1,302.00 Per week
Craster Self Catering

Dunstan Hall
A Grade II* listed Country Hall, sleeping 18, it’s the perfect large house for family celebrations or community groups.
Guide Price £2,506.00 Per week
Bamburgh Self Catering

Armstrong 7
A contemporary coastal cottage perfect for a romantic Northumbrian holiday for couples, just a short walk from Bamburgh beach.
Guide Price £2,002.00 Per week
Belford Glamping

South Meadows Glamping
We have 8 of these amazing pods, set in a pleasant corner of the park.
Guide Price £74.00 Per Night
Craster Self Catering

The Old Mill, Craster
The converted old mill cottage, in an acre of private grounds, is ideal for friends gatherings and multi-generational holidays.
Guide Price £2,702.00 Per week
Bamburgh Glamping

Budle Bay Bothies
Two Shakes - dog-friendly coastal, farm-stay glamping without compromise on the Northumberland England Coast Path! Book now https://budlebaycroft.co.uk/availability#availjump
Guide Price £160.00 Per Night
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