Walking holidays in Northumberland
Be it inland - think Hadrian’s Wall or on the coast, England’s most northerly county is nothing short of grand. It’s blest with panoramic vistas sometimes across a rugged landscape, vast and beautiful sandy beaches and dunes, mega construction projects such as the Romans’ boundary wall and huge castles or fortresses.
Distances can be big too but with the focus our walking holidays have - on the wall or the coast, days can be divided into a sensible number of miles. We can also tailor your walking trip to sit with your pace. Being 97% rural, Northumberland has a low population density and is known for its tranquillity, unspoilt villages and untouched landscapes. As such, it offers a nice contrast with the vibrancy of Edinburgh which is within easy reach, just across the border in Scotland. But here in Northumberland, locals are fiercely loyal and proud of their county, always friendly and ready to share their local highlights.
Both our two walking holidays in Northumberland exude history, largely due to its ‘border’ position- be it Roman along emporer Hadrian’s Wall or Viking and Christian along the Coast and islands. But the two are very different in nature and combine well.
Our Northumberland highlights
Low Newton
White-washed fisherman’s cottages surround the tranquil village green square which overlooks an unspoilt sandy bay. A stop at the inn is a must!
Included in our East Coast Castles to Edinburgh holiday
Jaw-dropping landscapes
We love the huge scale of the scenery and its raw beauty which is unspoilt and so thinly populated.
Included in our East Coast Castles to Edinburgh holiday
Vindolanda
The best source of information about life on Hadrian’s Wall containing some of the most important finds anywhere in the Roman Empire
Included in our Hadrian's Wall Walk holiday
Walltown Crags
The crags give panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and are one of the best sections of Hadrian’s Wall along it’s entire length
Included in our Hadrian's Wall Walk holiday
Alnwick Castle
11th Century and still inhabited, the castle doubles as the magical Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in two Harry Potter films
Included in our East Coast Castles to Edinburgh holiday
Holy Island
The Holy Island of Lindisfarne is extraordinary for its castle sited on a volcanic mound, its Christian history and its domination by the tide. Don’t miss a stay.
Included in our East Coast Castles to Edinburgh holiday
Our Northumberland Walking holidays
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East Coast Castles to Edinburgh
From Newcastle up to Edinburgh this gentle walking tour along the north-east coast of Britain, takes you through some of England's most beautiful…
From £1,975
Gentle / 6 or 7 nights / Self-guided / Northumberland
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Hadrian's Wall Walk
Hadrian's Wall is Europe’s largest surviving Roman monument. It was the brainchild of Emperor Hadrian, who ordered its construction in AD122…
From £3,990
Not so gentle / 8 nights + / Self-guided / Northumberland
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