Hiking the Northumberland Coastal Path

A 64-mile self-guided trail along England's Northumberland coast, from Cresswell to Berwick-upon-Tweed, passing Bamburgh, Dunstanburgh and Holy Island.

Your bags will be collected from your accommodation each day and moved onto your overnight accommodation. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 15kg/33lbs per person.

Our self-guided itinerary runs 5 days, covering the full coastal route at a comfortable daily pace.

Easy-Moderate.Great for active first-timers and experienced hikers alike.

The path largely follows the coastline apart from a small inland detour between Belford and the Holy Island where there are some elevation gains and losses.

Before your tour, we recommend walking regularly and incorporating some hilly terrain into your routine. Be sure to check the daily distances and elevation changes outlined in your itinerary.

The official Northumberland Coast Path follows well-maintained trails that run alongside the coastline. When the weather is favorable and the tide is out, we recommend taking advantage of the vast open beaches for a more scenic hike — this does involve walking on sand for periods.

This tour is graded easy to moderate. Within the tour individual days may vary in difficulty - some might be a bit tougher or easier than the overall rating suggests.

Yes - the trail passes the tidal causeway to Holy Island. We build in timing guidance so you can cross safely at low tide.

Yes, solo travelers are very welcome on this tour. There will be a supplement because some costs, like transfers, aren't shared. Or if you'd like to book a single room, just ask. These are available for a supplement.

Accommodation every night, daily luggage transfer, detailed route notes with maps in our app, and 24/7 support. Flights are not included.