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St Oswald's Way walking route

Walk St Oswald's Way
Experience the serenity of Holy Island's beaches, be wowed by Warkworth’s castle and hermitage, and discover Northumberland's Roman heritage at Hadrian's Wall. There is something for everyone on the St Oswald's Way walk.

Explore outstanding landscapes

This magnificent route links places associated with its namesake - St Oswald - the King of Northumbria in the early 7th Century. He played a major part in bringing Christianity and peace to his people.

The route follows the stunning Northumberland coast and countryside from Holy Island to Heavenfield and Hadrian’s Wall. You will find castles, coastline, islands, scenic river valleys, hills, attractive villages, forest and farmland - what’s not to love?
 
The walk is a distance of 97 miles (156 km), but not to worry, if you would like to see some of these fantastic sites and are unable to walk this far, a number of shorter walks have been created for you. Go to the official St Oswald's Way website to explore all of the walks.
 
St. Oswald’s Way is divided into six sections from north to south:
 
1. Holy Island to Bamburgh (19 miles / 31 km)
2. Bamburgh to Craster (14 miles / 22 km)
3. Craster to Warkworth (13.5 miles / 21.5 km)
4. Warkworth to Rothbury (18 miles / 29 km)
5. Rothbury to Kirkwhelpington (15 miles / 24 km)
6. Kirkwhelpington to Heavenfield (17.5 miles / 28.5 km)
 
You can, of course, walk the route in different sections or in the opposite direction.

For more detailed information about routes, services, guidebook and obtaining a certificate for completing the route please visit the official St Oswald's Way website.

Stay near St Oswald's Way



Stretching from Holy Island to Heavenfield, you can have your pick of countryside retreats or coastal getaways when basing yourself along this route. Pick a new place every night and hike between holiday homes, or stay in one spot and use it as your base to explore.
 
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Hexham Self Catering

Carraw Luxury Holiday Homes
Guide Price £135.00 per night
Carraw Farm offers luxury self-catering accommodation in a modern and luxurious spacious property – Vesta View and in the converted barn – Shepherds Retreat.
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Bamburgh Cottages and self-catering

Greystead Bamburgh
Unwind on the country's most breath taking coastline at Greystead Bamburgh.
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Alnwick Hotel

The Cookie Jar
Guide Price £205.00 Per Night
The Cookie Jar, a luxury boutique hotel, adjacent to Alnwick Castle with 11 luxurious bedrooms, bistro and walled garden.
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Northumberland Self Catering Agency

Canine Cottages
Canine Cottages, part of Travel Chapter, offers dog-friendly self-catering accommodation across Northumberland.
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Northumberland Self Catering Agency

Northumbria Coast & Country Cottages Ltd
Guide Price £329.00 Per week
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.
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Alnwick Self Catering

Garden Cottage
Guide Price £550.00 Per week
Set in the most scenic countryside with outstanding views of 13thC Edlingham Castle and Victorian viaduct, Garden Cottage sleeps 2 (one double bedroom), no steps, own garden. It is equidistant between Alnwick and Rothbury.
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Northumberland Self Catering Agency

holidaycottages .co.uk
With over 30 years in the business, holidaycottages.co.uk offer some of the best holiday cottages across Northumberland.
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Bamburgh Self Catering

Glebe House and Glebe Cottage
Guide Price £175.00 Per week
Lovely old vicarage on edge of Bamburgh village, renovated to high standard with private gardens and superb views.
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Bamburgh Glamping

Lucker Mill Shepherd's Huts
Guide Price £100.00 Per Night
A new venture for 2020, ideally located near the Northumberland coast. Our original hand-crafted timber shepherd’s huts offer you an alternative to our long-established B&B experience.
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Acomb Self Catering

The Barn, East Salmons Well
Guide Price £175.00 per night
Stone built barn affording accommodation for 4 adults with stunning views across the Tyne Valley. Near to Hexham and Hadrian's Wall.

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