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7-Night Northumberland Gentle Guided Walking Holiday 7-Night Northumberland Gentle Guided Walking Holiday Tour Style: Gentle Walks Destinations: Northumberland & England Trip code: ALBEW-7 1 & 2 HOLIDAY OVERVIEW Discover England’s last frontier, home to castles, never-ending seascapes and tales of border battles. Our gentle guided walking holidays in Northumberland will introduce you to the hidden gems of this unspoilt county, including sweeping sandy beaches and the remote wild beauty of the Simonside Hills. WHAT'S INCLUDED Whats Included: • High quality en-suite accommodation in our Country House • Full board from dinner upon arrival to breakfast on departure day • 5 days guided walking • Use of our comprehensive Discovery Point www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 1 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 HOLIDAYS HIGHLIGHTS • Head out on guided walks to discover the varied beauty of Northumberland on foot • Admire sweeping seascapes from the coast of this stunning area of outstanding natural beauty • Let an experienced leader bring classic routes and offbeat areas to life • Look out for wildlife, find secret corners and learn about this stretch of the North East coast's rich history • Evenings in our country house where you share a drink and re-live the day’s adventures ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival Day You're welcome to check in from 4pm onwards. Enjoy a complimentary Afternoon Tea on arrival. Day 2: Along The Northumberland Coast Option 1 - Boulmer To Alnmouth Distance: 3½ miles (5km) Ascent: 180 feet (60m) In Summary: Head south along this picturesque stretch of coastline from the old smugglers haunt of Boulmer to Alnmouth.* Walk on the low cliffs and the beach, with fantastic sea views throughout. Highlight: Cross the Boulmer beach at low tide and you'll be able to see the narrow channel of Mar Mouth between the rocks of Boulmer Haven which made it the perfect landing for smugglers in centuries past. *due to a stretch of beach walking, this walk may be reversed to avoid doing so at/near high tide Option 2 - Craster To Alnmouth Distance: 7½ miles (12.5km) Ascent: 450 feet (140m) In Summary: Walk south along the coast from the quaint fishing village of Craster to Alnmouth.* Walk on the low cliffs and the beach, with fantastic sea views throughout. Highlight: Explore the atmospheric harbour at Craster, and let your nose lead you to famous kipper smokehouse. *due to a stretch of beach walking, this walk may be reversed to avoid doing so at/near high tide Option 3 - Dunstanburgh Castle In Summary: Walk from Embleton to the iconic ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle, then follow the path all the way back along the beautiful Northumberland Coast to Alnmouth. Highlight: Imagine yourself as a knight of the realm storming the crumbling remains of Dunstanburgh Castle on the headland at Castle Point. Distance: 11 miles (17½km) www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 2 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 Total ascent: 600 feet (180m) Day 3: Southwest Rural And Coastal Scenery Option 1 - Along The Aln Distance: 5 miles (8km) Ascent: 400 feet (120m) In summary: Today's walk follows quiet countryside paths to meet the river Aln. We will continue along the riverside before turning inland with Views to the coast. Our route then takes us back to the house via Alnmouth. Highlight: Stunning views out to sea. Option 2 - Spy Law, Riverside And Countryside Distance: 7 miles (11.5km) Ascent: 560 feet (180m) In summary: After leaving Alnmouth, meander alongside the River Aln and gently ascend to Spy Law with views on all sides of the countryside. The walk continues moving seawards displaying the Northumberland coast in front of you before returning through colourful cereal fields overlooking the Aln estuary and the once port of Alnmouth towards to sea. Highlight: A chance to appreciate the variety of scenery that Northumberland has to offer. Option 3 - To High Buston Hamlet Distance: 8.5 miles (13.5km) Ascent: 600 feet (180m) In summary: Walk around the historic village of Alnmouth and then visit the picturesque village of Lesbury before meandering alongside the River Aln. The walk gives views of countryside and coast, and passes through the Hamlet of High Buston. Learn of the links of the Buston family to King John in 1209 and the traditional “dunking” of the local freemens’ sons. The route returns through undulating countryside culminating in a sight of Alnmouth with colourful houses overlooking the estuary and the sea. Highlight: An appreciation of how the land and seascape framed local life through the centuries. Day 4: Free Day Discover more about Nether Grange and the local area for ideas on how to fill your free day. Day 5: Rothbury & The Simonside Hills Option 1 - Rothbury To Cragside Distance: 4 miles (6.5km) Ascent: 800 feet (260m) Summary: We start in the town of Rothbury and ascend to Rothbury Terraces once used for carriage riding. We end at the Cragside Estate, the home of Lord Armstrong the Victorian inventor and entrepreneur. www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 3 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 Highlight: Be amazed by the ingenuity and inventions on show in the Cragside Estate. This was the first house in England to be powered by hydroelectricity. Option 2 - Above Rothbury Distance: 7 miles (11½km) Total ascent: 1,100 feet (340m) In Summary: A Circuit of Rothbury heads into the hills above the town, through dark forests and across wide open moorland. Highlight:Look out for red grouse flying low across the tops of the heather on the open moorland sections of this walk. Option 3 - Simonside Hills Distance: 10 miles (16½km) Total ascent: 1,850 feet (560m) In Summary: We will stride out today across open moorland to the lofty top of the Simonside hills. After a descent through woodland, we climb again to follow the carriage drive back into Rothbury. Highlight: The top of the world feeling and huge views on offer atop our high point of the week on Simonside. Day 6: Northumberland's Early History Option 1 - Budle Bay & Bamburgh Distance: 3½ miles (6km) Ascent: 180 feet (60m) Summary: We head out to the coast along gently sloping paths with views of Budle Bay appearing and reappearing through the frames of huge dunes. Eventually reaching Bamburgh. Highlight: If the tide is waning, keep your eyes peeled for a myriad of wading birds in Budle Bay, including oystercatcher, curlew and turnstone sifting through the sand and silt and rocks for their next meal. Option 2 - Beadnell To Bamburgh Distance: 7 miles (11½km) Total ascent: 300 feet (100m) In Summary: Enjoy an iconic beach walk from Beadnell to Seahouses with time to look at the harbour then it’s on to Bamburgh and its castle. Highlight: Look out for seabirds and seals flying and bobbing about amongst the waves on this excellent coastal walk www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 4 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 Option 3 - High Newton To Bamburgh Distance: 10 miles (16km) Ascent: 400 feet (120m) In Summary: Follow the beautiful coast from High Newton along the sands to Beadnell’s old harbour. Pass the busy port of Seahouses, with excellent views of the Farne Islands, before continuing on the beach to Bamburgh. Highlight: The final leg along the sands to Bamburgh, with great views of the imposing castle that was once the seat of early Northumbrian Kings. Day 7: Amble & Warkworth Option 1 - Amble To Warkworth Distance: 3½ miles (6 km) Ascent: 200 feet (60m) Summary: We start at the village of Amble, pass the Coquet estuary and then walk by the substantial ruins of Warkworth Castle before finishing in the historic Warkworth village. Highlight: The Amble harbour boardwalk gives spectacular views of Coquet Island seabird sanctuary. Option 2 - Warkworth To Alnmouth Distance: 8 miles (12.5 km) Ascent: 550 feet (160m) Summary: We start at ancient Warkworth Castle before walking along the Northumberland Coastal Path with great views before finally returning above the beach to Alnmouth. Highlight: Ancient Warkworth Castle is substantial in size, its northern facades appearing to bear down over the rest of Warkworth Village, which has retained its original medieval layout and burgage plots. Option 3 - Amble To Alnmouth Distance: 11 miles (17.5km) Ascent: 650 feet (200m) Summary: We start at Amble crossing the harbour board walk before walking along the Northumberland Coastal Path through Warkworth with great views of the imposing castle, before finally returning to Alnmouth beach. Highlight: The Amble harbour boardwalk gives spectacular views of Coquet Island wildlife sanctuary. Day 8: Departure Day Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home. www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 5 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 ACCOMMODATION Nether Grange Sitting pretty in the centre of the quiet harbour village of Alnmouth, Nether Grange stands in an area rich in natural beauty and historic gravitas. There are moving views of the dramatic North Sea coastline from the house too. This one-time 18th century granary was first converted into a large family home for the High Sheriff of Northumberland in the 19th century and then reimagined as a characterful hikers’ hotel. Many of the 36 bedrooms look out across the sea, while a large lounge, conservatory and adjoining bar are there to entertain you. Easily accessible from the house are the coast path while inland lies the Northumberland National Park. North are the Farne Islands and their spectacular seabird colonies and close by is Lindisfarne and its romantic castle accessible at low-tide via an ancient pilgrim’s path. Nearby too is the medieval market town of Alnwick and its eponymous castle, as well as the atmospheric ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle, perched on a grassy peninsula to the south of Embbelton Bay.
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