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.
Craster Self Catering

Dunstan Hall
A Grade II* listed Country Hall, sleeping 18, its the perfect large house for family celebrations or community groups.
£7.00 Per week
Seahouses Inn

Bamburgh Castle Inn
North East Tourism Pub of the Year 2015 in arguably the best seaside location on the Northumberland coast. Open all day, every day for home cooked food, drinks and accommodation. Guests enjoy inclusive use of the nearby Ocean Club leisure and spa facilities. New for 2017: Walk Inn Breaks including key meals, accommodation, self guided walking pack, welcome drink and packed lunch.
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Berwick-upon-Tweed Bed & Breakfast

Castle Vale House
Castle Vale is a large house built in the 1850s. Stunning views of Tweed and Royal Border Bridge. Privagte grounds, ample parking, close to railway station, 10 minutes town centre.
£60.00 Per Night
Bamburgh Self Catering Agency

Coastal Retreats
A hand-picked portfolio of design-led holiday cottages throughout Northumberland's best coastal resorts.
£343.00 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.
Alnmouth Self Catering Agency

Northumbria Coast & Country Cottages Ltd
The largest and longest established local holiday lettings agency with an impressive portfolio of quality holiday cottages in prime locations throughout Northumberland and the Border region.Established in 1981, Northumbria Coast &
£329.00 Per week
Druridge Bay Hostel

Calico Barn Bunkhouse
Calico Barn is a beautifully renovated barn into an 18 bed bunkhouse with 5 bedrooms (2 Twin Rooms, 2 Family Rooms (4 beds) and 1 Mixed Dorm (6 Beds)We cater especially to cyclists and walkers with a drying room and secure bike storage and to groups for exclusive use.
£50.00 Per Night
Cresswell Caravan & Camping

Cresswell Towers Holiday Park
Attractive relaxing park located close to gorgeous beaches.
£17.00 Per Night
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Berwick-upon-Tweed Hostel

Longridge Towers School
Longridge Towers is a Victorian building set in 80 acres of beautiful grounds, within easy access of the countryside and coast.
£35.00 Per Night
Seahouses Glamping

Northumberland Farm
Take the family glamping to Northumberland Farm set close to the sea in the North Northumberland AONB.
£124.00 Per Night