Northumberland Coastal Path Walking Holiday Reviews

By John Bfrom Chester on 2011-09-20

Pros:  Well Organised,Beaches,Few hills,Castles,Seafood,Seascapes,Harbours,Great Accommodations
Cons:  Few other walkers
Describe Yourself:  Trail walker,World Traveller,Geordie upbringing
Best Uses:  Trying Something New,Relaxation,Holiday
Bottom Line:  Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Northumberland Coastal Path Walking Holiday :

The best of British coast! Should be the most popular national trail!

By E- striderfrom Orkney on 2011-08-01

Pros:  Well Organised,Fun,Great Accommodations,Warm and friendly village
Cons:  Exhausting
Describe Yourself:  Occasional Traveller,Experienced walker
Best Uses:  Holiday
Bottom Line:  Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Northumberland Coastal Path Walking Holiday :

A well sign posted route. However I felt the inland part was unnecessary and would have preferred to have continued to hug the coast thus obtaining a better view of Bamburgh Castle.

By gladtoBOAPfrom Dundee on 2011-07-19

Pros:  Great Accommodations,Fun,Well Organised
Describe Yourself:  Occasional Traveller
Best Uses:  Holiday,Relaxation,Trying Something New
Bottom Line:  Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Northumberland Coastal Path Walking Holiday :

This is excellent easy walking in an area with much to see. We chose the 4 day option, which is still easily manageable form the walking aspect but does not leave time for sightseeing: not a problem to us as we know the area well, but for someone wanting to explore the coastal villages I would recommend at least 5 days, and better still I would recommend staying an extra night in, say, Alnmouth and taking a day to explore Alnwick- the castle, garden and bookshop could easily fill a day.
We went in early July. The beaches were virtually deserted even on the two very sunny days. As the tide was well out during most of our walking we chose the beach options where relevant: huge seascapes and a profusion of wild flowers on the dunes.
This was our third trip with Macs and as expected the organisation was flawless and the accommodation never less than good and some excellent.

By Leisure Strollersfrom Peterborough on 2011-07-18

Pros:  Enjoyable,Great Accommodations,Well Organised
Describe Yourself:  Occasional Traveller
Best Uses:  Holiday,Relaxation
Bottom Line:  Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Northumberland Coastal Path Walking Holiday :

Footpath way marking inadequate in places + guide- book rather vague at times. Some Coast Path markers badly faded, or missing, or covered up! For us novices this was confusing at times.
Despite this we had a thoroughly enjoyable week experiencing good weather conditions.

By TimeTravellersfrom Eastbourne, East Sussex on 2011-07-05

Pros:  Well Organised
Describe Yourself:  Occasional Traveller
Best Uses:  Holiday
Bottom Line:  Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Northumberland Coastal Path Walking Holiday :

This was the second MACS walking holiday we had been on and the second in Northumberland. Its easy walking country, the region is by English standards remote and not overcrowded, the sandy beaches empty and among the best you will find anywhere, the standard of down-to-earth English food generally in the region is excellent (far better than generally available in southern England in my view), and the route again packed with things of historical and cultural interest. For the second time, our visit to Northumberland was blessed with warm, sunny weather and we had virtually no rain at all (just one short shower in two 6 day visits). Not least the locals are very friendly and eager to help and we came across some real characters.

In general the accommodation provided was good although in two places the bathrooms were not en-suite and one had to cross public areas of the establishments to access them. In two places also, the bathrooms had showers only and no bath – in my view a bath is particularly welcome for this kind of holiday as you can relax and soak after a tiring day of walking. The place which stood out for us was the Bamburgh Hall Farmhouse in Bamburgh. Like something out of an Anthony Trollope novel, excellent and welcoming hosts, a relaxed house style, excellent breakfast, interesting decoration and very spacious rooms. The list of accommodations we were provided with by MACS left a little to be desired. No directions were given to Stamford Farmhouse which was at least 3 miles from Craster, where that stage of our walk ended. It said only that one could ring for a lift stating what time one would arrive in the morning if one wished to be picked up – but who would know what time one was likely to arrive. When we got to Craster my mobile had no network connection and we were forced to rely on the kindness of friendly locals willing to devote 10 minutes of their time to draw a map for us! Also the list’s description of the village of Fenwick (where our penultimate B&B was situated), as “fantastic” was curious to say the list. Without wishing to offend the good citizens of the town, from a travellers point of view a place without either a shop, a pub or a restaurant within walking distance is not “fantastic” – and this would have been good information to have known in advance!

By HOD IT N DOD ITfrom EAST KILBRIDE on 2011-06-14

Pros:  Scenery,Well Organised
Cons:  ACCOMODATIONS VARIABLE
Describe Yourself:  Occasional Traveller
Best Uses:  Relaxation,Holiday
Bottom Line:  Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Northumberland Coastal Path Walking Holiday :

IN ALL GREAT HOLIDAY SCENERY STUNNING GREAT BEACH WALKING EASY WALKING WHAT YOU MAKE OF THE EXPERIENCE YOURSELF