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Hiking Tours in Northumberland

Northumberland is England's least-crowded corner - a county of Roman frontier, Dark Sky Park wilderness and a dramatic North Sea coastline dotted with medieval castles. Macs Adventure runs self-guided hiking tours across the region, from Hadrian's Wall's inland ridge to the sweeping beaches of the Northumberland Coastal Path.

Walk the Roman frontier along Hadrian's Wall Path, follow St Cuthbert's Way from Melrose to Holy Island, or hike the Northumberland Coastal Path past Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh castles. Northumberland delivers Roman history, medieval ruins and coastal scenery within a single county.

20+ years of self-guided hiking expertise, with luggage transfers and hand-picked stays across Northumberland.

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Routes in Northumberland

  • England

    Hadrian's Wall Walk

    • Walking
    • 5–10 days
    • Easy - Moderate to Moderate
    from$1,455CAD pp
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  • England · Scotland

    St Cuthbert's Way

    • Walking
    • 5–9 days
    • Easy - Moderate to Moderate
    from$1,525CAD pp
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  • England

    Pennine Way

    • Walking
    • 21 days
    • Moderate - Challenging
    from$8,275CAD pp
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  • England

    Northumberland Coastal Path

    • Walking
    • 5 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$1,480CAD pp
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Why Northumberland is England's most underrated hiking county:

  • Home to the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park, spanning over 570 square miles around Kielder
  • Hadrian's Wall Path follows 84 miles of UNESCO World Heritage Roman frontier
  • St Cuthbert's Way links the Scottish Borders to Holy Island's tidal causeway over 62 miles
  • Medieval castles including Bamburgh, Dunstanburgh and Alnwick punctuate the coastline
  • The Cheviot Hills offer genuine upland walking without the crowds of the Lake District
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Northumberland like a local

  • When to go

    April to October, with May-June and September offering the most reliable weather. The Northumberland coast can be walked into early winter, but inland Cheviot routes are best avoided outside the main season.

  • What the trails are actually like

    A mix of Roman-era tracks along Hadrian's Wall, rolling Border country on St Cuthbert's Way, and flat coastal paths past beaches and castles on the Coastal Path.

  • Where you will stay

    Village inns, farmhouse B&Bs and small hotels across Northumberland, from Wall-side villages to fishing towns like Craster and Alnmouth on the coast.

  • Is luggage transfer included

    Yes, on our Northumberland routes. Your bag is transferred ahead each day so you hike with just a daypack.

  • How fit do I need to be

    Coastal Path days are mostly flat and suit regular walkers. Hadrian's Wall and Cheviot sections involve more ascent and benefit from some hill-walking experience.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Hiking the Northumberland Coast

    There are some considerations when hiking the Northumberland Coastal Path and our team of experts have come up with the questions they are most frequently asked.

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    Historical Highlights of the Northumberland Coastal Path

    The Northumberland Coastal Path winds its way through a region steeped in ancient history. Here are some of the highlights you can discover on your walk.

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    Hadrian's Wall Walk - Frequently Asked Questions.

    Read Hadrian's Wall Walk - Frequently Asked Questions. from the Macs Adventure Blog. Get further insight into our great holidays along Hadrian's Wall.

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