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St. Oswald's Way Essential Information

St Oswald's Way

Accommodation

One of the highlights of this tour is the high standard of the accommodation. We specifically choose the hotels, inns, guesthouses and B&B’s to ensure that you enjoy every minute of your stay. All offer a warm welcome to walkers, traditional hospitality and delicious local food.

Single Rooms

This independent walking holiday is available to solo walkers at a supplement.  Please note that singles may not be of the same standard as twins/doubles.

Accommodation Location

We will always try and accommodate you at the locations detailed in the itinerary, but because of limited availability we may have to accommodate you at an alternative location. Alternative details will be noted on your accommodation sheet.

Baggage Transfer

Your bags will be collected from your accommodation each day and moved onto your overnight accommodation by Mark at Carrylite . We ask you limit your luggage to one bag of 15K

 
 
 

Lindisfarne Hotel - Holy Island

The Lindisfarne Hotel has a wonderful location at the start of the St Oswald's Way. This hotel was built in 1902 and provides clean and comfortable accommodation.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Bamburgh View - Holy Island

Bamburgh View - Holy Island

The bamburgh View holds a central position in the village. The owners offer a warm welcome at this newly renovated, comfortable bed and breakfast.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Market Cross - Belford

Market Cross Guest House - Belford

Market Cross Guest House is right in the centre of the village, the 200 year old guest house provides quality en-suite accommodation and award winning breakfasts.

 
 
 
 
 
 
The Farmhouse Guest House - Belford

The Farm House Guest House - Belford

The Farmhouse Guest House is a family run establishment where you will enjoy a personal, warm welcome with all the comforts of home. They offer a high standard of accommodation in an easy, informal atmosphere.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel - Embelton

The Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel is situated just before the village of Craster in the heart of Embleton, a picturesque village within an area of outstanding natural beauty. The Hotel provides comfortable ensuite rooms and delicious meals are available in the A La Carte Restaurant or the Table d’Hote Dining Room.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Fairfield House - Warkworth

Fairfield House - Warkworth

Fairfield house offers 5 star quality guest accommodations in this charming B&B in Warkworth. All rooms are en-suite and are tastefully decorated and equipped to provide comfort for your stay.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Cornhills Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast - Kirkwhelpington

Cornhills Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast - Kirkwhelpington

Cornhills farmhouse B&B is a 4 diamonds silver award B&B and is situated on a typical Northumberland farm in the beautiful Northumberland countryside. Cornhills Farmhouse is well catered to walkers, they provide drying facilities for both clothes and boots.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Matfen High House - Corbridge

Matfen High House - Corbridge

Matfen High House is a beautiful well appointed spacious stone-built house, set in a quiet rural location a few miles from the St Oswald's Way path. Offering double and twin en-suite rooms with shower and bath, this Bed & Breakfast provides comfortable accommodation for walkers.

 
 
 
 
 
 

The Hadrian Hotel - Wall

This cosy Hotel in the Tyne Valley is an ideal spot for walkers to relax. With tranquil views over the countryside and comfortable rooms this is a perfect stop for walkers.

 
 
 

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Travel Information

Getting to Lindisfarne

By Air

Edinburgh and Newcastle airports are the closest options.  Onward travel is by rail or coach

By Coach/Rail

There is a railway station in Berwick upon Tweed and there is a bus service from here to Holy Island.  Alternatively you can take a taxi.

By Road

We generally recommend using public transport as parking is generally not available in Holy Island.

Getting from Heavenfield

By Air

Edinburgh and Newcastle airports are the closest options.  Travel by rail and /or coach.

By Coach/Rail

We include your last night in either Wall/Chollerford whcih is a mile from the official end of the walk in Heavenfield.  Regular buses run between Wall and Hexham and then from Hexham there are buses to Newcastle along with a train service.

The best way to plan your journey if the Traveline Website;  www.traveline.org.uk