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Northumberland Coast Visitor Guide 2018/19

1958 - 2018 60th Anniversary Ian Cook

Ben Wayman

Welcome to the Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. I hope Front Cover this guide will help you to enjoy your visit and make the most of your time here. The photograph on the front cover was taken by Ben Wayman, a self-taught Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty covers 39 photographer from Newcastle. It was miles of coast between Berwick-upon-Tweed and the Coquet Estuary. chosen as the winner of our 2017 It contains some of Britain’s most important historic and cultural sites, photographic competition. and some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in the country. There is solitude on even the sunniest days of summer, contrasting with Ben explained how his shot captured the beauty of the landscape saying: “As thriving villages with pubs and restaurants which serve excellent food. a change from my usual Northumberland woodland or hill walk, I decided to head up the coast. I was familiar with the great sweeping beaches but thought Amidst this striking landscape is the evidence of an area steeped in I’d head to Holy Island/ early to watch the sunrise. Luckily, the history, covering 9,000 years of human activity. It is the home of clouds began to break up and the sun burst through, lighting up the island. Christianity in and the capital of Anglo-Saxon . What better way to begin your day? We are so very lucky to have such a The combination of fertile seas for fishing, flat land for farming and beautiful landscape on our doorstep; if we deserve to have it, then it serves to good access for transport and trade, all combined with strategic be looked after and cherished”. locations for attack and defence, has left a fascinating legacy of historic sites. Explaining why the image caught her eye, judge Jane Coltman, Deputy Images These historic sites are set within the stunning landscape of wide Editor at Johnston Press North of Tyne said, “The winning picture is of an sandy beaches backed by high sand dunes, and punctuated by iconic place in Northumberland and the photographer’s skill combined with rocky outcrops. There are internationally important seabird colonies, the glorious light has produced a superb image”. thousands of birds feeding on the rich in winter and one of the largest grey seal colonies in Britain. The dunes and whinstone The judges also chose a runner-up and highly commended entry. Several outcrops are a blaze of colour in spring, and large areas of the AONB other photographs that were shortlisted will also feature in this Visitor Guide: receive further protection because of the rarity of their features; even the shallow seas have been designated a European Marine Site Runner-up - Silky Waves at Stag Rock by Valerie Seaward because of their outstanding marine wildlife. Highly commended - Ross Sands by Ben Wayman This year marks the 60th anniversary of the designation of the North Northumberland Coast as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Could one of your photos be on the front cover of next year’s guide? Sixty years is a significant milestone and we’re looking forward Send your images to us by e-mail to [email protected] to organising a number of events over the course of the year so There is some guidance as well as Terms and Conditions on our website: everyone can join in to discover more about our beautiful coast and www.northumberlandcoastaonb.org learn how to look after it for future generations. You can keep up to date with our celebratory events by logging onto our website and Facebook page. @northcoastaonb northumberlandcoastaonb Please enjoy your visit to the AONB - pursue your interests and be challenged by something new! Valerie Seaward Ben Wayman

Cllr Jeff Watson Chair of the Northumberland Coast AONB Partnership

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3 on the Northumberland Coast The Northumberland coast has been a tourist destination for as long as it has been designated for its natural history. We are all responsible for making sure that tourism does not impact on the natural beauty whilst ensuring that the local economy prospers from the vital income that tourism provides. Here are some of the ways that you can help us do this when you visit the Northumberland coast. Leave the car behind Walking and cycling are the best ways to explore this special place. Page 16 (walking) and Page 18 (cycling) give lots more information about exploring the AONB on foot and by bike. If you need to travel further, why not use the bus? A collection of new journey planners are now available to give visitors all of the information they need to easily explore the area without having to use their car. Each journey planner tells visitors how to get to all of the major attractions and destinations in the area - including which buses to catch from where they are staying, how long the journeys take and information about any connections. The A4 sheets also include some suggested itineraries and information about discounts and tickets. https://goo. gl/WtoBLB There are lots of opportunities for leaving your car behind on visits to the Northumberland Coast. On page 16, there is a ‘car-free walk’ for you to follow. If you do drive, slow down. Driving more slowly and smoothly will help to reduce your fuel consumption and make our villages nicer places to live in and visit. Bringing Stay local, buy local your dog? The Northumberland Coast AONB and surrounding area has a rich array of good local food and drink from oysters to oils, beer to biscuits - the list is The Northumberland coast is a great virtually endless. And by shopping locally and buying local produce you are place for dogs and as such, dog- helping the local rural economy to prosper. You are also reducing the distance walking is a very popular activity. goods need to be transported, thereby reducing CO2 emissions. Dogs can cause disturbance to If you are eating out, look for restaurants and cafes that sell local produce. wildlife, livestock and other beach users. When walking with dogs in Stay green fields with cattle, the advice is to avoid getting between cows and Support businesses that do their bit to look after the environment. Many their calves; to keep your dog under accommodation providers have joined the nationally recognised Green Tourism Business Scheme, which ensures members are independently close and effective control on a lead assessed by a qualified environmental auditor before being awarded a bronze, around cows and sheep, but not to hang onto your dog if you are silver or award. threatened by cattle - let it go and allow the dog to run to safety.

This offers the best chance of a safe outcome to both you and The three R’s your dog. If you feel threatened by animals protecting their Reduce - The amount of the earth’s resources we need. territory or young, do not run. Move to the edge of the field and, Try not to buy over-packaged goods, take a bag shopping with you and leave the car behind. if possible, find another way round. Reuse - Don’t just bin it. Could someone else make use of it? We have produced some straight-forward guidance for dog- Can other people make use of things you’ve bought for your holiday, like a leaflet or site guide owners who bring their dogs to the coast. If you have brought for instance…even this visitor guide?! your dog, pick up our leaflet from any Tourist Information Office Recycle - Can the materials be made into something new? or download it from www.northumberlandcoastaonb.org For more information on recycling in Northumberland, visit www.northumberland.gov.uk/waste

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Alnwick - Open 7 days Tel: 01670 622152 Email: [email protected]

Berwick - Open Monday to Saturday Tel: 01670 622155 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.visitnorthumberland.com/tourist-information-centres

The Tourist Information Centres along the Northumberland coast are an essential first port of call for getting the most from your visit. The welcoming staff will be happy to provide you with the benefit of their Lovely holiday properties sleeping local knowledge, help, advice, free literature, maps and guides to make your visit to our spectacular coast both memorable and enjoyable. 2-6 betwen and the In Seahouses, we can give you an insight to the and Holy Island of Lindisfarne provide information on boat trips and excursions whilst at Craster, the staff can give advice on a range of scenic circular walks. All of our information centres can provide suggested itineraries for days out, Enjoy a peaceful break in public transport details, point you in the direction of great eating and our spacious, warm 4 and drinking experiences, tell you about a superb range of places to stay 5 star holiday cottages in and assist in planning your onward exploration of Northumberland lovely, tranquil and beyond. You can also buy tickets, some at discounted rates, for a Northumbrian coastal range of attractions, including Bamburgh , and the locations. Three of our Alnwick Garden amongst others. cottages are dog-friendly.

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Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre Spittal Gala - Junior 5-a-side football th Daffodil Spectacular at Howick Hall Gardens 6pm - 10pm - £25 per ticket - www.nwt.org.uk Saturday 19 May 2018 competition, Fancy Dress, Music, Stalls, Games. Natura Walk - Guided Walk www.howickhallgardens.org th Spittal School Field (Free) Sunday 8 April 2018 1pm - 3pm, Make and Take 07752 403 409, www.spittalisgreat.co.uk Saturday 24th March 2018 Lost Buildings of Lindisfarne History Walk Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island Introduction to Spring Bird identification, Chare Ends Carpark, Holy Island - 1pm- 3pm Booking essential: 01289 381 470 Tuesday 19th June 2018 Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre Booking essential: 01289 381 470 [email protected] Spittal: Coal Fired (Guided Walk) 10am - 12pm www.nwt.org.uk [email protected] 2pm - 5pm th Friday 25 May 2018 Meet at the south end of the promenade st Monday 9th April 2018 Saturday 31 March 2018 Walking the May Fair Small Axe Workshop Marine Pollution Solutions The Town Hall & Marygate, Berwick-upon-Tweed th 1pm- 3pm, Make and Take Saturday 30 June 2018 Bamburgh Castle (Charges may apply) Starts at: 12:00 - 01670 622 155 Armed Forces Day - Drumhead Service & Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island www.bamburghcastle.com [email protected] Parade through town & event in the Guildhall 01289 381 470 St Andrews Wallace Green Church Saturday 31st March 2018 [email protected] Saturday 26th - Monday 28th May 2018 11am -3pm (Free), 01289 381 368 Easter Crafts: Flowers, Butterflies, Birds and Eggs Puffin Festival -Amble th 10am - 12pm Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Friday 13 April 2018 More information from Holy Island 01289 381 470 Shore Birds - 9.30 - 11.30am, Make and Take www.amblepuffinfest.co.uk [email protected] Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island July 01289 381 470 Saturday 26th May 2018 Sunday 1st July 2018 [email protected] May Fair - Open Mic in the big marquee Rust to Rome - Over 40 rally cars stopping at Scocha play live in the big marquee with Bamburgh Castle on their way from April Saturday 14th April 2018 licensed bar and snacks, Berwick - 11am-4pm on their journey to Rome via the French Alps. Sunday 1st April 2018 Marine Pollution Solutions 07834 586 731 www.rust2rome.com St - Lindisfarne’s First Nature Warden’ 10am - 12pm, Make and Take www.facebook.com/berwickrotary History Walk, 10am - 12pm Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island Monday 2nd - Wednesday 4th July 2018 Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island 01289 381 470 May Fair - Talent on the Parade - Berwick Small Axe Woodcraft (Charges may apply) Booking essential: 01289 381 470 [email protected] 7.30pm-11pm - 07834 586 731 Bamburgh Castle www.bamburghcastle.com [email protected] [email protected] entry forms Saturday 21st April 2018 rd Sunday 1st April 2018 Search for a Church History Walk Sunday 27th May 2018 Tuesday 3 July 2018 Beastly Egg Hunt (Included in admission) 1pm - 3pm Mini Beasts - 9.30am - 11.30am, Make and Take Cocklawburn: Limestone Landscape (Guided Bamburgh Castle www.bamburghcastle.com Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island Walk) - 10am - 1pm Booking essential: 01289 381 470 01289 3814 70 Meet in the car park, south end of the beach st Sunday 1 April 2018 [email protected] [email protected] Create your own Faberge Egg Wednesday 4th July 2018 (Included in admission) Bamburgh Castle Late April to Late May 2018 Monday 28th May 2018 Curfew Fun Run and Curfew Run www.bamburghcastle.com Tiptoe through the Tulips at Howick Hall Marine Pollution Solutions Around the historic Elizabethan walls Gardens - www.howickhallgardens.org 10am - 12pm, Make and Take Fun Run for all the family from 7.30pm. st nd Sunday 1 and Monday 2 April 2018 Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island Curfew Run from 8pm (registration online only) Small Axe Woodcraft (Charges may apply) Late April to Late May 2018 01289 381 470 www.tweedstriders.org Bamburgh Castle www.bamburghcastle.com Rhododendron Riot at Howick Hall Gardens [email protected] www.howickhallgardens.org Monday 9th - Wednesday 11th July 2018 st nd Sunday 1 , Monday 2 , Monday 28th May 2018 Small Axe Woodcraft (Charges may apply) rd Tuesday 3 April 2018 Party on the Parade - Music, stalls and Bamburgh Castle www.bamburghcastle.com Rusty Bodkins - Medieval Archer May entertainment at the Parade in aid of Bloodwise. (Small charge for ‘have a go’) th Friday 4th, Saturday 5th, Berwick - 10.30am - 8pm (Free) Sunday 15 July 2018 Bamburgh Castle www.bamburghcastle.com www.facebook.com/berwickrotary th Afternoon Tea in the Park - Seafield Park,Spittal Sunday 6 May 2018 2pm - 5pm (Free) 07752 403 409 Tuesday 3rd April 2018 th Small Axe Woodcraft - (Charges may apply) Tuesday 29 May 2018 www.spittalisgreat.co.uk Signs of Spring - 1pm- 3pm, Make and Take Bamburgh Castle www.bamburghcastle.com Bees and Butterflies Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island 10am - 12pm, Make and Take Monday 16th - Wednesday 18th July 2018 01289 381 470 Saturday 5th May 2018 Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island Small Axe Woodcraft (Charges may apply) [email protected] Riding of the Bounds - Traditional Ride around 01289 381 470 Bamburgh Castle www.bamburghcastle.com the boundaries of the town. Berwick [email protected] Wednesday 4th April 2018 8.30am - 3.30pm approx, Free Thursday 19th July 2018 Marine Polution Solutions - 10am -12pm, www.berwickridersassociation.co.uk Wednesday 30th May 2018 Mouth of the Tweed Festival Make and Take Shore Birds - 10am - 12pm, Make and Take th th Local Producers Market, activities and displays, Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island Saturday 5 - Sunday 6 May 2018 Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island celebrating the food and drink produced locally 01289 381 470 Berwick Classic Car Rally - Classic Car Rally. 01289 381 470 11am - 4pm, The Quayside - Free [email protected] Book for cars. Spectators welcome [email protected] 01289 382 025, www.berwickmotorclub.co.uk www.mouthofthetweed.co.uk Thursday 5th April 2018 Thursday 31st May 2018 th th Thursday 19th July 2018 Shore Birds - 10am - 12pm, Make and Take Saturday 5 - Sunday 6 May 2018 Seal Watch - 10am - 12pm, Crowning of the Queen Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island Rusty Bodkins - Medieval Archer Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island The Salmon Queen is led from the town hall by a 01289 381 470 (Small charge for ‘have a go’) 01289 381 470 pipe band and is crowned at Tweedmouth Green [email protected] Bamburgh Castle www.bamburghcastle.com [email protected] 7pm www.mouthofthetweed.co.uk th Monday 7th May 2018 Friday 6 April 2018 st Signs of Spring - 10.15am - 12.15pm, Northumberland Coastal Challenge Walk Friday 21 July 2018 Make and Take This 26 mile linear walk covers the fantastic June Bees and Butterflies - 1.15pm - 3.15pm, Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island Northumberland Coastal line from just North of Friday 1st June 2018 Make and Take 01289 381 470 Bamburgh to Shore Birds - 1pm - 3pm, Make and Take Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island [email protected] Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island 01289 381 470 th Sunday 13 May 2018 01289 381 470 [email protected] th Spirit of Sport - A fun sports/activities day for Saturday 7 April 2018 [email protected] nd Shore Birds - 1pm - 3pm, Make and Take anyone with physical or learning disabilities. Sunday 22 July 2018 Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island 10am – 4pm, Swan Centre, Berwick - Free. Saturday 2nd June 2018 Parade of Floats - The Salmon Queen is led from the town hall by a pipe band and is crowned at 01289 381 470 Booking essential - 01289 382 228 Marine Mammals - Sensational Seals Tweedmouth green - 2pm [email protected] www.facebook.com/berwickrotary 1pm - 3pm, Make and Take www.mouthofthetweed.co.uk Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island 01289 381 470 [email protected]

6 Saturday 21st - Sunday 22nd July 2018 Sunday 12th August 2018 Thursday 20th - Sunday 23rd September Berwick and the Border Exhibition Lost Buidings History Walk 2018 November Town Hall, Marygate - 11am - 4pm each day Chare Ends Carpark, Holy Island Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival Thursday 1st November 2018 10am - 12pm st nd Marine Mammals - Sensational Seals Sat 21 - Sun 22 July 2018 Booking essential: 01289 381 470 th th Tuesday 25 - Thursday 27 September 1pm - 3pm, Make and Take Berwick and the Border Living History Weekend [email protected] Part of Tweed 1000, a series of events 2018 Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island The Clarence Household - The fantastic Clarence 01289 381 470 commemorating the 1,000th anniversary of the Monday 13th August 2018 Household return for three days of living history, [email protected] Battle of Carham and the creation of the English/ Habitats in Boxes - 10am - 12pm, talks and superb demonstrations. Scottish Border www.tweed1000.com Make and Take (Included in admission) Friday 2nd November 2018 Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island nd rd Bamburgh Castle Gaggling Geese - 1pm - 3pm, Make and Take Sunday 22 - Monday 23 July 2018 01289 381 470 www.bamburghcastle.com Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island Rusty Bodkins - Medieval Archer [email protected] (Small charge for ‘have a go’) 01289 381 470 Bamburgh Castle www.bamburghcastle.com Wednesday 15th August 2018 Late September to Mid November 2018 [email protected] Batty about Bats - 1pm - 3pm, Make and Take Brilliant Autumn Colour at Howick Hall Gardens rd th www.howickhallgardens.org Monday 23 - Wednesday 25 July 2018 Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island Small Axe Woodcraft (Charges may apply) 01289 381 470 December Bamburgh Castle www.bamburghcastle.com [email protected] October Saturday 1st December 2018 Wednesday 25th July 2018 Make Your Own Bird Feeder Friday 17th August 2018 th Marine Pollution Solutions Thursday 4 October 2018 1pm - 3pm, Make and Take Marine Mammals - Sensational Seals 10am - 12pm, Make and Take Migratory Bird Watch I - , 1pm - 3pm Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island 1pm - 3pm, Make and Take Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island 01289 381 470 01289 381 470 Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island 01289 381 470 [email protected] [email protected] 01289 381 470 [email protected] [email protected] Tuesday 16th October 2018 Saturday 8th December 2018 th Migratory Bird Watch II Wreath Making Friday 27 July 2018 th Shore Birds - 10am - 12pm, Make and Take Sunday 19 August 2018 Fenham-le-Moor Bird Hide, 1pm - 3pm 10.30am - 12.30pm, Make and Take Search for a Church History Walk - 1pm - 3pm Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island 01289 381 470 Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island 01289 381 470 Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island [email protected] 01289 381 470 [email protected] Booking essential: 01289 381 470 [email protected] [email protected] Saturday 20th October 2018 Saturday 28th - Sunday 29th July 2018 th th Migratory Bird Watch and Crafts Saturday 15 December 2018 Living History with St Cuthberts Land Monday 20 August 2018 10.15am - 12.15pm Christmas Concert - An evening of festive music Mini Beasts - 1.30pm - 3.30pm, Make and Take Bamburgh Castle www.bamburghcastle.com Window on Wild Lindisfarne in the glorious setting of the King’s Hall with The Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island 01289 381 470 Berwick Concert Band. Mulled Wine & Mince th 01289 381 470 Monday 30 July 2018 [email protected] Pies served in the Medieval Kitchen during the [email protected] Sand Art (marine animals) competition interval. Adults £14, Children £5 Harbour Beach, Holy Island - 1pm - 3pm Sunday 21st - Monday 22nd October 2018 Bamburgh Castle www.bamburghcastle.com Friday 24th August 2018 01289 381 470 Rusty Bodkins - Medieval Archer Bees and Butterflies [email protected] (Small charge for ‘have a go’) Sunday 23rd December 2018 10am - 12pm, Make and Take Bamburgh Castle Make a Christmas Decoration - Come along Monday 30th July - Wednesday 1st August Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island www.bamburghcastle.com and make a Christmas decoration to take home Small Axe Woodcraft (Charges may apply) 01289 381 470 and hang on your tree. Suitable for adults and Bamburgh Castle www.bamburghcastle.com [email protected] Saturday 27th October 2018 children. (Included in admission) Sunday 26th August 2018 Batty about Bats - 12.30pm - 2.30pm, Bamburgh Castle www.bamburghcastle.com Make and Take Amble Harbour Day August Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island st Stalls, Lifeboat displays and souvenirs - 10am Wednesday 1 August 2018 www.amblenorthumberland.co.uk 01289 381 470 Bees and Butterflies [email protected] 1pm - 3pm, Make and Take Monday 27th August 2018 th Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island Sand Art (Marine animals) Competition, Sunday 28 October 2018 01289 381 470 10.30am - 12.30pm Spooky Tiles [email protected] Harbour Beach, Holy Island Paint your own spooky tile to take away 01289 381 470, Bamburgh Castle Friday 3rd August 2018 th th [email protected] www.bamburghcastle.com 6 - 9 September Small Mammals - 1pm - 3pm, Make and Take and 13th - 16th September 2018 Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island Monday 29th October 2018 01289 381 470 September Marine Mammals - Sensational Seals Heritage Open Days celebrates England’s [email protected] 1pm - 3pm, Make and Take fantastic architecture and culture by offering free Saturday 1st September 2018 access to properties that are usually closed to th th Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island Saturday 4 - Saturday 11 August 2018 Rocky Shore Ramble - 10.30am - 12.30pm 01289 381 470 the public or normally charge for admission Alnwick International Music Festival Behind Castle (meet at Window on Wild [email protected] It is a once-a-year chance to discover hidden www.alnwickmusicfestival.com Lindisfarne) architectural treasures and enjoy a wide range 01289 381 470 th of tours, events and activities which bring to life th Tuesday 30 October 2018 Saturday 4 August 2018 [email protected] Batty about Bats - 1pm - 3pm, Make and Take local history and culture. St Cuthburt - Lindisfarne’s First Nature Warden, Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island Free of charge and literally on people’s th th 1pm - 3pm Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Tuesday 4 - Wednesday 5 September 01289 381 470 doorstep, Heritage Open Days is an event for Holy Island 01289 381 470 [email protected] 2018 everyone, whatever their background, age and [email protected] Erksine Regiment - The Erskine Regiment ability. interpret and re-enact the life of soldiers of the Monday 6th August 2018 1640’s - the bishops wars. Montrose’s war and Mini Beasts - 1pm - 3pm, Make and Take the English Civil War. (Included in admission) Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island Bamburgh Castle www.bamburghcastle.com 01289 381 470 [email protected] Wednesday 12th - Friday 14th September Monday 6th - Wednesday 8th August 2018 2018 Small Axe Woodcraft (Charges may apply) Rusty Bodkins - Medieval Archer Bamburgh Castle www.bamburghcastle.com (Small charge for ‘have a go’) Bamburgh Castle www.bamburghcastle.com Friday 10th August 2018 Shore Birds - 10am - 12pm, Make and Take Thursday 13th September 2018 Window on Wild Lindisfarne, Holy Island The Handlebards - A Midsummers Nights Dream 01289 381 470 Join the Worlds first cycling theatre group as [email protected] they perform a Shakespeare classic. As a feuding

th th Fairy King and Queen find themselves entangled Friday 10 - Sunday 12 August with a group of amateur actors, much hilarity Spittal Seaside Festival - www.spittalsgreat.co.uk ensues. (Ticketed Event) Saturday 11th - Monday 13th August 2018 Bamburgh Castle www.bamburghcastle.com Small Axe Woodcraft (Charges may apply) Bamburgh Castle www.bamburghcastle.com

7 Accessibility Things to do: There are many accessible walks around Berwick upon Tweed, from Spittal Promenade to the Elizabethan Walls, that encircle the town. Tarmaced surfaces ensure that they are accessible by wheelchair, buggy or mobility scooter. Many of the attractions in the town are also accessible to everyone: Barracks Museum and Art Gallery, Gymnasium Gallery and The Maltings Arts Centre. Contact Berwick Tourist Information Centre on your arrival to make sure you see all that is available. As you would expect with some historic buildings, mobility issues can be a problem and there will be areas that are inaccessible. However, Bamburgh Castle offer a virtual tour for those that cannot access all areas. There are also a limited number of spaces available within the castle grounds for any visitor who would not be able to walk up the hill to the castle from the main car park. A full access statement is available on their We want the Northumberland Coast AONB to be website: www.bamburghcastle.com/visitors a place where everyone can choose to go and If you would like to see wildlife along the coast, then head to Embleton where it’s easy and enjoyable to do so. and Newton Links. A wide gravel path, suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs, leads from behind Low Newton Square and Embleton Dunes We hope that this page will provide you with a range of information to the hide at Newton Pool. Hides at Lindisfarne Nature Reserve also that will help you plan your visit. If you require assistance with any provide visitors with large print information, seats and disabled parking. accessibility issue, please contact one of the local Tourist Information www.nationaltrust.org.uk/embleton-and-newton-links Centres. www.lindisfarnennr.blogspot.co.uk Every accommodation and attraction that has been assessed by Coquet Shorebase Trust in Amble, just outside the AONB, have two sites VisitEngland has an Access Statement, designed to give disabled from which you can experience water based activities. Both sites have travellers thorough information on where they are planning to visit. So if excellent accessible and disabled changing and toilet facilities. Boats you want to know anything from how many steps lead up to the hotel’s and canoes suitable for those with disabilities and/or mobility issues are front door to the frequency of the local bus service, ask to see the access available at both the Braid and Druridge Bay Country Park. Hoists are statement before you travel. available at the Park to lift people in and out of watercraft when needed www.visitengland.com/plan-your-visit/access-all www.coquetshorebase.org.uk Accessible Toilets Location Opening dates Opening times Disabled facilities Radar Key Facilities Charges Facilities Alnwick Shambles 6.30am - 6.30pm Yes Yes Baby change Amble TIC 6am - 6.30pm Yes Yes Baby change Broomhill Street Closed Nov-March Yes No Bamburgh Church St 24hr Yes Yes 20p Links Car Park Good Friday to end of September 24hr Yes Yes Car Park Good Friday to end of September 24hr Yes Yes Berwick Eastern Ln 24hr Yes Yes 20p Woolmarket 24hr Yes Yes 20p Castlegate Car Park Yes Yes 20p East Ord Picnic Area Closed Nov-March 24hr Magdalene Fields Yes Yes The Promenade 24hr Yes Yes Boulmer Coastguard Cottage 24hr Yes Yes Craster Tourist Information Centre 24hr Yes Baby change Haggerston Caravan park layby on A1 24hr Holy Island Green Lane Car Park 24hr Yes Yes Crossgates Closed Nov-Mar Newton By The Sea Rear of Ship Inn 24hr Yes No Seahouses Main Car Park 24hr Yes Yes Baby change. Reduced facilities Oct-April Warkworth New Town Car Park Closed Nov-March 8am-5pm Yes No Brewery Lane Closed Nov-March 24hr Yes No 8 Dune Flowers Bloody cranesbill Windblown sand is an extremely harsh environment for plants, being dry, lacking in nutrients and liable to blow around in the wind. However, the fast growing marram grass specialises in colonising this most difficult of places to grow, and its very long horizontal and vertical rhizomes ensure that it can find the nutrients and water that it needs, and cope with being buried in windblown sand. These marram-covered dunes are known as yellow dunes.

Pyramidal orchid Establishment of marram brings some stability to the restless sand, and over time dead plant material from the marram becomes incorporated into the sand, creating humus that supplies some nutrients to plant roots and holds on to some moisture. This newly forming soil is lime-rich, despite being so sandy, because of the all the fragments of seashell in it. Marram becomes less dominant here and a surprising wide range of plants are able to become established, including some very colourful wild flowers and even an orchid found nowhere else in the world except on Lindisfarne. Dune helleborine These dunes are called grey dunes because the lichens that grow on them can sometimes give them a grey tinge. Far more obvious in summer time though are the purples and yellows of the wild flowers that thrive here. The large magenta-coloured flowers of bloody crane’s-bill make this geranium a prominent sight in July and August. It is a very distinctive flower of dune grasslands in and is the county flower of Northumberland.

Smaller but no less beautiful purple flowers include purple milk-vetch, a scarce and low-lying member of the pea family with a clover-like flower, and the upright stems of common and sea centaury. A range of orchids can be found, including the dome-shaped flower spikes of pyramidal orchid.

One of the most abundant yellow flowers is bird’s-foot trefoil, named after Seaside centaury the fingered seed pods that look a little like a bird’s foot. This is another member of the pea family and has yellow flowers with reddish tinges on Grass of parnassus them. Another yellow flower is lady’s bedstraw. The stems creep among the grass and have whorls of very narrow leaves, and the flowering stems are covered in masses of tiny yellow flowers that smell of hay. Being soft and sweet-smelling it was sought after for bedding, as the name suggests.

Damp hollows in the dunes called slacks have their own distinctive Birds foot trefoil and very rich plant communities. Plants to look out for include the tiny seaside centaury which has pink five-petalled flowers, grass-of-Parnassus which carpets some of the dune slacks with its white flowers in late summer, and a range of orchids. These include dune helleborine, marsh helleborine and Lindisfarne helleborine, which has only ever been found on Holy Island.

One plant to avoid is pirri-pirri bur. This species was accidently brought to the UK from New Zealand, its sticky seeds carried in imported fleeces. It is now widespread in the dunes on Holy Island and is becoming established in places on the mainland. It produces burs in late summer which stick firmly to clothing and to dog’s fur, and can be exceptionally difficult to remove.

Pirri-pirri bur

9 Heritage The distinctive light colour of the cattle could be due to their origin but might also be due to selective breeding white cattle being associated with Chillingham Wild Cattle sacredness, magic or purity, and in medieval times, bred by religious communities. Some Celtic folklore believed that white animals with red It is an undisputed fact that Northumberland has some of the best ears came from the Otherworld. In 1689, a written record of the herd heritage and historic sites in the country - from the wonderful shows that the steward purchased a white calf. In 1692, they numbered coastal to the amazing Anglo-Saxon heritage and the 28. Thomas Bewick, in his book, British Quadrupeds (1789), reported wealth of prehistoric rock art. that calves with black ears were occasionally born, but were killed by the keeper. Since then, the only colour pattern has been white with some brown shoulder and neck spotting. No coloured or even partly coloured calf is ever born. Though white, they are not albinos since they have dark eyes, black muzzles and hoofs, and fox-red hair inside their ears. The cattle are small, with both sexes having upright horns with black tips.

A bull preparing to fight. Courtesy of Rob Jordan

A little known gem in Northumberland’s heritage crown is the Chillingham Wild Cattle. Just 14 miles from the coast, tucked into the The cattle in Chillingham Park - formerly a deer park and relatively unchanged shelter of (a magnificent Iron Age Hill fort) and just south of since the eighteenth century when John Bailey, the estate steward, created a designed landscape fifty years after ‘Capability’ Brown with a Chatton, is . The surrounding parkland is home to fashionable wood pasture with open trees, closely associated with the the fabulous Chillingham Wild Cattle. These beasts are unique, being Picturesque movement. a completely closed herd documented on the site for at least the last Courtesy of the CWCA 800 years but with possible prehistoric ancestory. The herd is truly remarkable having never been touched by human hand nor has a vet In recent years, DNA samples, prepared from hair roots, has revealed ever treated one. The Chilingham Wild Cattle Association offers visitors that the Wild Cattle are a natural clone. Not only are the animals the opportunity to visit the site. Under the expert and essential guidance genetically identical, each animal has also received identical genes of the Ranger people get to learn more out these fabulous beasts in their from its sire as from its dam. It is likely that all Y-chromosomes in the spectacular enclosed park in the stunning Northumberland countryside. Chillingham herd are identical. This is unique among wild-living animals, and arises from their very long history of inbreeding, together with Brief History of the Cattle occasional periods of genetic bottlenecks, when there are few individuals Of all the cattle in the world, the Chillingham Wild Cattle are the left in a population and the decline of the genetic variability can affect the only ones which have a long history of freedom from major human overall fitness of the herd. Nowhere in the world are there any mammals interference, and which are close to their wild, prehistoric ancestors in more inbred than these – yet they continue to survive and thrive. the way they live. They still roam in their natural surroundings, in the 148 hectares of Chillingham Park in Northumberland. Though their origin is uncertain, the existing herd may have been at Chillingham for nearly 800 years. In 1344, King Edward III gave permission to Thomas Grey de Heton for his manor house of “Chevelyngham” (Chillingham Castle) to be ‘castellated and crenellated’. It may well have been then that the herd was corralled for purposes of food and hunting. There is also a plausible hypothesis that they are the descendants of medieval cattle brought together, perhaps as early AD1250 or thereabouts, to form the original herd. However, there are a few tantalizing clues as to their mysterious origins. A section of the skull and horns of a giant aurochs, Bos Primigenius, was found in Chillingham Castle grounds in the 19th century. There is a Roman earthenware lamp (found in 2014 during excavation work), formed as a bull’s head, with its distinctive Chillingham widespread horns and curling wiry hair, roped This little heifer calf, with its trade mark red ears, with a sacrificial halter. So perhaps it was the Romans who first enclosed has probably been quite recently fluffed up by her mother’s attentive licking. the wild herd. Courtesy of the CWCA

10 In 1860 Charles Darwin took an interest in the herd. He Archaeology News thought the breed could be the one encountered The Heugh, Holy Island by Julius Caesar in the wild forests of Germania. He Excavations in 2016 and 2017 by the HLF Peregrini Lindisfarne wrote to Chillingham Castle’s Community Archaeology on the Heugh, Holy Island have revealed then owner, the 6th Earl of some amazing new archaeology. Tankerville, urging him to maintain accurate data of Bull call. The Chillingham Wild Cattle is the only cattle in the world which have been the animals. This the Earl recorded making the high-pitched, resonant did from 1862 to 1899. hoot of the Chillingham bulls. Thanks to this almost unique Courtesy of Rob Jordan long-term dataset, modern scholars are able to study a variety of phenomena such as climate change. For example, a recent analysis by a team of ecologists has found that, although the cattle give birth in all seasons, over the past 60 years, more and more calves are being born in winter. Gestation is nine months and it seems that global climate change, with warmer springs leading to better grazing, is encouraging cows to conceive earlier. Early-born calves run the risk of harsh weather and, in some years, their survival can be much poorer than that of later-born calves. Polar bears are not the only big white mammals to have problems with global climate change! View across the village with the excavations trenches in the foreground. Courtesy of Richard Carlton The Wild Cattle breed all year round and this means that the bulls must be ready at any time to compete for the chance to mate with a cow. A The discoveries on the Whin Stone ridge that looms above the “King Bull” mating system has been reported during much of the herd’s and harbour include a massive foundation wall indicative of a tower and history, with one bull siring all the calves, while at other periods there a possible chapel building. The close proximity to the ancient priory site has been a territorial system, with particular bulls living in small groups and the visual links to Oswald’s royal court at Bamburgh, together with in specific parts of the park and matings probably being achieved by the the naive tooling of the stones and construction, has archaeologists locally dominant bull. It used to be thought that this was nature’s way speculating that the buildings are possibly associated with the 7th-9th of maintaining the vigour of the herd through only the best available century . genes being passed on. It is now clear that due to prolonged inbreeding the herd is genetically very uniform, so we must look elsewhere for an explanation for its continued survival.

In 1968, foot and mouth disease came to within two miles of the Park and, thanks to ceaseless vigilance, catastrophe was averted. In February 2001, foot and mouth disease struck again and was confirmed as near as North Charlton, six miles away. Biosecurity measures were imposed immediately and another catastrophe was avoided. If the disease had been confirmed in the Wild Cattle, they would have been slaughtered and their extermination would have been a national and international tragedy. After this threat, a small reserve herd was established in a remote location in the northeast. Recently, the Trustees of the Chillingham Wild Cattle Association have also embarked on an embryo capture programme, the results of which are being eagerly awaited.

In 1899, Sir Jacob Wilson wrote in The Land Magazine - “It is no small thing to have been written of by the historians of Greece and Rome, to have formed a theme for Scott, a text for Darwin, a subject for Landseer, Richard Carlton and volunteers excavating the church building on the Heugh. or to be able to trace the tie of one’s family in unbroken sequence to the Courtesy of Jessica Turner earliest dawn of modern life”. The historian, Simon Schama in his History Historical sources from the refer to there being at least two of Britain called the Chillingham Wild Cattle “the great, perhaps the churches on Lindisfarne as well as a guesthouse, a dormitory and a watch greatest, icon of British natural history”. tower. Holy Island is one of the most significant sites in Britain in terms of early medieval heritage and potentially these two newly discovered The cattle park is open from Monday 26th March and Ellie Waddington, buildings were associated with the early Christian foundation of the priory the Wild Cattle Ranger, leads daily tours (Monday to Friday and Sunday and could potentially provide tangible links to the time of St. Cuthbert. morning on the hour) to see the animals. Whilst booking isn’t essential The Venerable , in his ‘Life of St. Cuthbert’, made reference to a phone Ellie on 01668 215 250 to check times. Please note this is a signal from Inner Farne being seen from a watch tower on Holy Island parkland and the visit does involve walking on uneven ground. The tours to mark the death of St Cuthbert. The massive wall could be tantalizing start at the hemmel and visitors need to allow about twenty minutes to evidence of the actual watchtower where the signal was received. get there from the carpark, so sensible outdoor footwear is advisable. The archaeology team are hoping to return to the Heugh this summer. For more information and directions visit: www.chillinghamwildcattle.com

11 Beaches

3. Go beachcombing You can go beachcombing on any beach. You don’t need any equipment - maybe just a bag for your finds or a camera to take photos. What you might find Fossils - Crinoids or St. Cuthbert’s beads can be found at Cocklawburn and Spittal

Sea glass - pieces of glass that have been ground down by the action of waves. You can make it into jewellery. The best beach to find glass is Warkworth. Five things to do at the beach Shells - see how many different types you can find and use our beach guide to identify them. 1. Go rockpooling Driftwood - driftwood is wood that has been worn by the sea. Collect Best beaches some and make some art or something useful for your house. St. Aidan’s at Seahouses, Low Newton, Alnmouth and Spittal Man-made things - This is all litter and shouldn’t be in the sea or on the What you will need beach but it might be interesting. You might find coins, tags from fishing nets or lobster pots or litter from other countries or from many years ago. You don’t need any specialist equipment to go rockpooling - you can just You could collect it and do a beach clean. look at the creatures where they are. Stay still and look into the pool, they will soon appear. If you want to see them more closely, use a small bucket or net to catch them and a tray to view them. Make sure you put them all back 4. Build a sandcastle or make some beach art where they came from and don’t dislodge anything from where they live. Use what you find on the beach to make some beach art. You could use driftwood, seaweed, shells, rocks and pebbles and even litter to make some art or decorate your sandcastle. Take a photo and share it before the tide comes in. Tweet it on #Northumberlandcoast

5. Learn to surf or SUP You could learn to surf or use a Stand-Up Paddle Board. Book a course with one of the companies on page 19.

Beach and Seashore Guide Our new guidebook will help you find the right beach for you and help you make the most of your visit. The Stay Safe guidebook includes a guide to 19 of the best beaches on Rockpooling is best done from late spring to early autumn. Keep an eye on the tide - go on a falling tide if you can. Rocks, especially if they are green, the Northumberland coast, will be very slippery. including information on: Access, walking and cycling, What have you found? facilities, safety and things to Our Beach Guide will help you identify the common species. Take photos if do. you can and look them up when you get home. There is also a guide to rockpooling, beachcombing and beach wildlife which 2. Do a 2 minute beach clean will help you work9 781873 out402382 what Litter on the beach is not just ugly, it can harm wildlife and people. Do a 2 you’ve found and how to minute beach clean every time you go to the beach - it’s amazing how much stay safe. The guidebook is of a difference this makes. If you do a 2 minute beach clean, tweet it using available from Tourist Information Centres, shops and from #2minutebeachclean www.northumberlandcoastaonb.org Put the litter you collect into a nearby bin or take it home and recycle what you can.

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13 Geology fishes and even Rocks - the human touch? rarer still, the Rocks wouldn’t be the first place you would go looking for personality, bones of the very yet they form the basis and explanation for a landscape whose beauty first four legged is capable of moving us beyond words. Dr Ian Kille of Northumbrian creatures, our Earth considers the sometimes intimate relationship between us and distant amphibian the extraordinary landscape of the Northumberland coast explaining its ancestors geological history and how to explore it and suggests why this might be who started to more than just a fascinating and beautiful way to walk the coast. colonise the land. Fossil hunting is fun, particularly for sharp-eyed children. It is also the way that we self- aware and inquisitive humans glean from these remains a part of the telling how we evolved from cell to fish to tetrapod to reptile to mammal to primate and to homo sapiens.

Limestone is also a valuable resource which was exploited here on the coast. One of the ubiquitous built features of the coast, variably decayed, are the lime-kilns, always in proximity to one of these limestone beds. The 18th and 19th centuries were the acme of commercial lime-burning and kilns sprang up where there were ready supplies of limestone and coal and an easy way of shipping the hydraulic lime that was made for use in the building trade. Many of the communities within the Northumberland Coast AONB owe their existence to the exploitation of these rocky resources, be it limestone, coal, iron, clay or the resilient whinstone.

If you choose your time right on the Middle Skerrs at Cocklawburn Beach, an enigmatic shelf of rock is laid bare by the retreating tide. This massive slab of grey rock has a series of regular grooves and ridges on its surface a foot deep and more between each ridge crest. These sinuous grooves are aligned so they act as drainage channels for the waves crashing over its surface; maybe this has something to do with why they are there. This rock is made of limestone, a material which is representative of the way in which we humans have interacted with our planet’s geology.

Limestone is a sedimentary rock laid down in a shallow tropical sea. It is one Limestone is made almost entirely of one mineral, calcium carbonate. type of sedimentary rock That carbonate part means that it is both a source of carbon dioxide, in a long sequence of when it is burned to make lime or cement, and a sink, when creatures material laid down here in capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and turn it into shell and Northumberland, some bony skeletons which post-mortem form limestone. As such it is an 350 million years ago in the important player in the production of greenhouse gases which are known early part of the geological to be the cause of man-made climate change. time period called the Carboniferous. Limestone is So the limestones on the coast here are an important part of the human a fascinating material made story, our evolutionary past, the making of our communities, the grain from fragments of the shelly of the landscape we inhabit and love, and an important player in our skeletons of many different possible future. types of animals. A careful look at these limestones There are other rocky stories from the coast to tell too. Stories about the will reveal some of the Whin Sill, an igneous rock formed from molten magma which cooled to larger fragments of these form hard layers of finely crystalline rock. Stories of the Carboniferous skeletons, building a picture sedimentary rocks and the Whin Sill sheets being folded faulted and of what the animals were. uplifted as continents collide. Then more recent stories of these heat- Along with many crinoids (a formed and water laid rocks being carved by cold ice. These many stories cousin of starfish) and corals from Northumberland’s ancient past connect us to the contours of the you can find the occasional sea-snail, orthoceras (related to nautilus) and landscape to its rocky past and to the plants and creatures that live here trilobite. A clever eye and much patience may even reveal the remains of now, it’s built and industrial heritage, and its very sense of place.

14 For more information contact Dr Ian Kille on 01668 216 440 or visit the Northumbrian Earth website at www.northumbrianearth.co.uk where you can find details of all of the walks and events happening on the coast and inland. Here you can also find useful background information about the geology of the area. The local Tourist Information Centres will also be able to help with these walks and events among many other things. APRIL Tuesday 3rd April 10am - 1pm Howick: Storm and Stress, meet at parking area by Seahouse Farm Wednesday 18th April 10am -1pm Craster: Time’s Arrow, meet outside Craster TIC at entrance to car park

MAY Tuesday 8th May 2pm - 5pm Bamburgh: Farenheit 2018, meet by war memorial under the castle. Thursday 10th May 10am - 4pm (bring a picnic) Walking in a Volcano, meet at the car park at Wooler Common Thursday 17th May 10am - 1pm You can explore the coast’s geology in many different ways. The AONB Beadnel: Life’s and Beach, meet at beach exit from main car park. has a useful guide to the geology of the coast and for more detail you can download the Northumberland Coast AONB Geodiversity guide from the AONB website. The book “Northumberland Rocks!” by Helen Page also JUNE th gives a series of self-guided accessible walks. This and the AONB guide Tuesday 5 June can be purchased at tourist information centres and local bookshops. 2pm - 5pm Or if you would like a guide, then Northumbrian Earth will be running a Lindisfarne: Building on a Sill, meet at the Window on Wild Lindisfarne programme of guided walks and other activities for the AONB between Tuesday 19th June April and September. 2pm - 5pm Spittal: Coal Fired, meet at the south end of the promenade.

Northumbrian Earth - JULY Reading Northumberland’s Rocks Tuesday 3rd July 10am - 1pm Northumbrian Earth has been running geo-walks led by geologist Dr Ian Cocklawburn: Limestone Landscape, meet in the car park, South end of Kille on behalf of the AONB since 2010 and below are some of the walks the beach. being run by Northumbrian Earth this year. There will be a range of walks Tuesday 17th July exploring the Northumberland Coast geo-diversity this year with a theme 2pm - 5pm investigating how rocks and humans interact. Most of these walks take Bamburgh: Farenheit 2018, meet at the war memorial under the castle. you right up the rock face on the beach and cliffs and may involve some scrambling and slipperiness. Some of the walks have been designed with a more contemplative pace and stick to the coastal paths. AUGUST Monday 13th August Northumbrian Earth will be running many other walks; do keep an eye on 10am - 1pm the website or sign up for a newsletter. Howick: Forces of Nature, meet at parking area by Seahouse Farm Monday 20th August 2pm - 5pm Cocklawburn: Fossil Hunter, meet in the car park at the south end of the beach.

SEPTEMBER Tuesday 4th September 2pm - 5pm Beadnell: What has Geology ever done for us? Meet at beach exit from main car park. Tuesday 11th September 10am - 1pm Lindisfarne: Liminal Landscape, meet at the Window on Wild Lindisfarne

15 Walking Northumberland Coast Path A 7km (41/2) mile circular self guided Official Guidebook trail from Craster There is an official guidebook to accompany you on your walk. The new taking in Howick Hall guide is fully up-to-date and whether you are doing the whole 60 miles or just a short walk, it provides useful tips and advice for making the most of and returning on your trip. the Northumberland You can buy the official guidebook from Tourist Information Centres and Coast Path shops on the coast or online from www.northumberlandcoastpath.org Route Northumberland Coast Path Passport 1. Start at the Tourist The passport will become a treasured possession for walkers, reminding Information Centre in them of all the places they have visited along the way – from the pub they the Quarry Car Park. The enjoyed a pint in, the deli they bought that crab sandwich at and the B&B entrance to the Arnold they spent the night in. Memorial Northumberland Wildlife Trust Reserve Passports can be stamped at ‘Welcome Ports’ - shops, cafes, pubs and is above you by the accommodation providers along the way. information panels. Follow When walkers have completed the trail, they can use their stamped the path through the passport as proof to get their Northumberland Coast Path certificate. reserve and keep going You will find ‘Welcome Ports’ along the route, places where walkers are past the first gate to go assured of a warm welcome and can have their passport stamped. through the second gate. (2) and head uphill across Free Beer! the pasture field to the Walkers reaching the end of the Northumberland Coast Path in gate by the road. Berwick-upon-Tweed can now celebrate with a beer ‘on the house’ at the 3. Cross the road and Curfew Micropub on Bridge Street. head up the track towards the farm, bear left following the waymark discs Walkers who can prove they have completed the route by showing the along a short grassy lonnen then follow the field edge. stamps in their Northumberland Coast Path Passport can claim a free 4. Eventually you will come to two stiles. Cross the second one half-pint of beer courtesy of the owners of the Curfew Micropub. signposted for Howick and follow the path under the escarpment. 5. Cross the wall at the stile, then cross the field and follow the field edge Website path through a gate and alongside a mesh fence until you come to a The Northumberland Coast Path now has its own website: track. www.northumberlandcoastpath.org The website provides information 6. Bear right onto the track and follow it to the road. about the path including route changes and diversions, travel advice and tourism information. Howick Hall You can order official guidebooks and passport/certificate packs from the Howick Hall was built in 17 8 2 by famous Newcastle Architect William website too. Newton. The house is not open to the public at the moment, but there are long term plans to restore the ground floor and to open it with an exhibition on the family and the Great Reform Bill of 1832. The gardens and expanding arboretum are open to the public and an interesting extension to this route is to pay to enter the gardens and follow the ‘long walk’ along the Howick Burn to the sea, then head north to rejoin the route at the Bathing House. See www.howickhallgardens.org 7. If you don’t choose to visit the gardens, at the road turn left and walk along the roadside path at the road junction where the roadside paths ends continue straight ahead, walking on the road. Take care here as the road can be busy in summer. 8. Where the road bears left, continue straight ahead taking the track to the sea. 9. Turn left at the end of the track and follow the Northumberland Coast Path back to Craster. 10. Arriving in Craster follow the path on the seaward side of the children’s play area, in front of the houses. The path continues through the pub garden (you may wish to end your walk here!) into the harbour. Turn left to go back to the Tourist Information Centre.

16 Craster ‘Welcome Port’ Locations Craster has been a fishing haven since the 17th Century. However, the present harbour was built in the 1900s by the local landowners in Name Place Type memory of Captain Craster who was killed on an expedition to Tibet in The Plough Inn Ellington Food, accommodation 1904. The harbour was built to import for the smoke houses. Apart from Cresswell Ices Cresswell Ice cream, snacks fishing, the harbour was also used to export whinstone which can be found on the streets of . Perhaps it is most famous for the curing The Drift Cafe Cresswell Food and drink sheds that produce Craster kippers, a renowned Northumbrian export. Druridge Bay Country Park Druridge Bay Food and drink, Getting to Craster information Spurreli Boutique Ice Cream Amble Food and drink Parking is very limited in Craster so take the bus if you can. Craster is served by two north-south services that operates between Belford and Amble Pin Cushion Amble Sewing supplies Alnwick every hour on weekdays between May and October. To travel from further south passengers must in most cases change at Alnwick. The Old Post Office Warkworth Accommodation, See page 24 - 25 for travel information. food and drink Puffin Stores Alnmouth Snacks, post office For great guided walks throughout the Northumberland Coast Area of Alnmouth (Foxton Hall) Alnmouth Food and drink, Outstanding Natural Beauty Golf Club accommodation Craster Tourist Information Craster TIC Footsteps Centre The Jolly Fisherman Craster Food and drink Walking the beauty of Northumberland

So, what’s the north Northumberland coast like and what will we see? Well we have… Shoreline Cafe Craster Food and drink …ace walking, stunning beaches, scary castles, wild coastlines, smoking kippers, puffing puffins, wildflowers - stunning!, sun shining, windy wanders, rainy rambles, curlews calling, Embleton Food and drink history harking, ’s freezing, island hopping, chilly swimming, rock pooling and so Golf Club much more……….. On a Footsteps walk on the beautiful Northumberland coast……… Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel Embleton Accommodation T: 01668 213 775 M: 07847 506 399 E: [email protected] The Joiner’s Arms Newton-by-the-Sea Accommodation, www.footstepsnorthumberland.co.uk food and drink Seahouses Golf Club Seahouses Food and drink

The Links Hotel Seahouses Accommodation, ‘The complete walking food and drink experience for Seahouses Tourist Seahouses TIC Northumberland’ Information Centre Bamburgh Castle Inn Seahouses Accommodation, food and drink Self guided walking holidays along Springhill Farm Self Catering Seahouses Self-catering the Northumberland Coast Path. Holiday Cottages accommodation Springhill Farm Camping, Seahouses Bunkhouse and Caravan & Wigwams campsite St Cuthbert's House Seahouses Accommodation

Bamburgh Castle Bamburgh Tourist attraction

Robert Carter & Son Bamburgh Food and drink

Grace Darling Museum Bamburgh Tourist attraction Northumberland Coast Path 7 days/6 nights - 63 miles Meadowhead's Nr Bamburgh Camping, Caravan and Camping Park food and drink Northumberland Coast Path - Highlights Golf Club Goswick Food and drink 4 days/ 3 nights - 34 miles We book you accommodation, provide transfers, Fenham Farm Fenham Accommodation move your bags and supply trip notes. Bed & Breakfast The Lindisfarne Inn Beal Accommodation, Book online or for more information visit food and drink Pot-a-doodle-do Scremerston Accommodation, www.shepherds holidays.co.uk food and drink or call 01669 621 044 Berwick-upon-Tweed Tourist Berwick-upon-Tweed TIC Information Centre Alannah House Berwick-upon-Tweed Accommodation

17 The Warkworth and Amble Figure of Eight loop is a mix of inland and Cycle Hire and Repair Centres coast, off-road and on-road with an option to ride it as one larger loop or split the route into two smaller loops. Berwick-upon-Tweed Starting at the south end of historic Warkworth, the route follows the Berwick Cycles - 01289 331 476 www.berwickcycles.co.uk to pass through Amble following the Coast & Castles Cycle Alnwick Route signing (NCN R1) before taking the quietish road behind the dunes Coquet Cycles (delivery and collection can be arranged) to High Hauxley. It continues inland to zig-zag to North Togston soon after (Mobile repairs available) which it heads north to Warkworth and the start of the northern loop. 07599 350 000 www.coquetcycles.co.uk This loop crosses the River Coquet and follows minor roads in a north easterly direction to eventually pass Shortridge Hall on its way to a crossing point of the A1068. From here there is an easy direct route back Cycle Hire to Warkworth. Entering Warkworth from the North beside the town’s Beadnell ancient bridge and the old gatehouse ends this enjoyable ride with a Boards and Bikes deliver to your home or accommodation. flourish. 07563 040 195 www.boardsandbikes.co.uk Route supplied courtesy of Ted Liddle – CycleTRAX Amble Useful information Pedal Power (delivery and collection can be arranged) Railway: Alnmouth station lies a 20 minute ride to the north of the route 01665 713 448 www.pedal-power.co.uk Parking: Available in Warkworth Cycle hire at Alnmouth Station Tourist Information: Alnwick Tourist Office, 01670 622 152, Arriving by train into Alnmouth? Why not Bike and Go? Email [email protected] Bike & Go is a totally new kind of bike hire scheme. You can hire a bike maps: Landranger 81 (1:50K), Explorer 332 (1:25K) from participating train stations for a daily fixed rental charge of just £3.80. There are six bikes available for hire at Alnmouth. Toilets: Warkworth and Amble www.bikeandgo.co.uk Refreshments: Warkworth and Amble

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18 The Northumberland Coast AONB provides a venue for all sorts of water-based recreation. There are great spots for surfing and kite sports and managed zones for motorised activities. Stand Up Paddle-Boarding Here in Northumberland we have the most amazing coast line for the ever growing exciting sport of Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Boarding. We have every SUP level covered from gentle flat water paddles for relaxation and beginners, river and coastal tours for those wishing to explore and fast down winders and world class wave paddle surfing for those seeking that extra adrenalin buzz. You can even try fishing on a Stand Up Paddle board. The Northumberland coast is perfect with its golden beaches overlooked by the most spectacular castles. This activity is suitable for all ages and abilities; all you need is a sense of fun and adventure!

Stand Up Paddle Boarding can be booked through KA Kitesurfing Adventure Sports on 07766 303 876 www.kitesurfinglessons.co.uk Sea Kayaking Sea kayaking is very popular on the Northumberland coast during the summer months. Sheltered bays are ideal for beginners and families to practice their skills. The more experienced paddlers might try a trip out to the Farne Islands or . Courses are available. Windsurfing The wide open beaches make the Northumberland coast an ideal location OREBA for windsurfing. The following beaches are recommended: SH SE T T The Braid, E R • Bamburgh • Beadnell • Low Newton-by-the-Sea U U Q S O T Amble • Boulmer • Seaton Point C Explore the Coquet Estuary Surfing S AI ES Surfers tend not to be organised so it is difficult to recommend surfing LS & PADDL beaches. However the following are worthy of a mention: Druridge Bay • Spittal • Bamburgh • Seahouses Country Park Guided kayak tours • Embleton Bay • Warkworth Hire Boats & Tuition, etc The Braid, Amble, Northumberland NE65 0WU 01665 710 367 Kite Sport [email protected] www.coquetshorebase.org.uk The most popular beaches for kite surfing and beach based kite activity are: • Budle Bay (May to September only) • Bamburgh • Beadnell • Embleton Bay • And outside the AONB in Druridge Bay Powered Craft There is only one launching point within the AONB for small powered leisure craft, which is at Beadnell. Larger craft can be launched from Berwick-upon-Tweed, Seahouses and Amble harbours. Beadnell Bay is the only area in the AONB suitable for activities such as water and jet skiing. Beadnell Bay Boat launch: www.beadnellboatlaunch.co.uk

19 Eating

Seafood When you think of Northumberland, is seafood the first thing that comes to mind? If not, then read on, because along our coast you will find some of the finest produce the Country has to offer and what’s more, we can cook it to perfection. With 80 miles of stunning coastline, sandy beaches, craggy castles and historic little harbours, Northumberland is an idyllic location to enjoy the bounty of the sea at its best.

Our top six Seafood Restaurant Picks The Old Boathouse and The Fish Shack, Amble www.boathousefoodgroup.co.uk

Sea & Soil, Amble - www.facebook.com/SeaandSoilAmble Local produce links people and places. By choosing locally produced food and drink you will be enjoying the The Jolly Fisherman, Craster - www.thejollyfishermancraster.co.uk distinctive tastes of Northumberland as well as making a positive contribution to the local economy. Enjoying The Craster Restaurant, Craster - www.kipper.co.uk/restaurant locally produced food also links you to the traditions The Potted Lobster, Bamburgh - www.thepottedlobsterbamburgh.co.uk and current farming and fishing practices that shape the landscape. Taking a jar of heather honey home will bring The Mizen Head, Bamburgh - www.mizen-head.co.uk back memories of a stay in Northumberland or make a special gift as will Doddington cheeses, Ship Inn ale and Vegetarian Choices vacuum packed kippers. There are plenty of options for vegetarians on the Northumberland coast. We have compiled a list of the best restaurants and cafes, as When you stay in self-catering accommodation and are planning your recommended by TripAdvisor users. breakfasts, picnic lunches and suppers, remember that buying direct from the producers or local retailers and enjoying meals together can be Bertrams, Warkworth St Aidan’s Bistro, Seahouses a big part of the pleasure. It’s easy to cook a delicious meal because when Queens Head, Berwick Potted Lobster, Bamburgh your ingredients are locally grown, in season and not travelled many miles, the taste is so good there is no need for fancy sauces and recipes. And just out of the AONB:

For a different breakfast each day try Swallow or Craster kippers, smoked The Drift Cafe, Cresswell Running Fox, Felton with poached Sunnyhill eggs, Heatherslaw porridge or muesli with Chain Bridge honey.

For a ploughman’s lunch there’s bread from the Farm Bakery, Doddington cheeses, Foreman’s game pie and cold meats, Ship Inn bottled ale and Willow Cottage chutneys.

For supper, look for something seasonal such as sea trout in spring, lobster and crab in summer, hill lamb, leeks and heritage potatoes in autumn and game in winter. Northumberland Poultry chicken and guinea fowl, Alnwick Estates venison, Carters’ sausages and Purely Pork bacon are good all year round.

For fresh, locally produced organic vegetables and bread from the Great Northumberland Bread Company go to The Green Shop, Bridge St, Berwick on a Friday; worth a visit any day, it is an Aladdin’s Cave of organic, local and fairtrade food and crafts.

To meet the producers like Jimmy The Lamb Man and Ian of Moorhouse Farm Shop, visit Morpeth Farmers’ Market on the first Saturday of the month or Alnwick Farmers’ Market on the last Friday of the month. September is the month when seasonal produce is at its best in Northumberland and this is celebrated at Berwick Food Festival is on 31st August - 2nd September 2018 and Alnwick Food Festival is on 22nd - 23rd September 2018.

20 There are several Farm shops in and around the AONB which are well Dog Friendly Restaurants, cafes worth a visit and tea rooms Sunnyhills, Belford - 01668 219 662 Many visitors to the coast are keen to find somewhere to go with their Chainbridge Honey Farm, Berwick upon Tweed - 01289 382 362 four-legged friends. We’ve put together a list of restaurants, cafes and tea-rooms that are dog friendly, so that you can all enjoy a day out The Northumbrian Hamper, Seahouses - Phone: 01665 720 999 together. Oxford Farm Shop, Berwick-upon-Tweed - 01289 387 253 Alnmouth Heatherslaw Corn Mill, Ford and Etal Estates - 01890 820 488 The Saddle 24 Northumberland Street, Alnmouth, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2RA Launching in March 2018 Telephone: 01665 830 476 Keep an eye out for a new website that is launching: The Northumberland Cake Trail! It will list all the best places to eat tea and scones, coffee and The Schooner cake as well as afternoon tea - something you won’t want to miss. 8 Northumberland Street, Alnmouth, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2RS Telephone: 01665 830 216 Discounts and offers

The Sun Inn www.northumberlandeats.co.uk/meal-offers 29 Northumberland Street, Alnmouth, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2RA This pages keeps you updated about special menus, steak and burger Telephone: 01665 830 983 nights, afternoon teas, etc and any offers and discounts that are currently running. Bamburgh Victoria Hotel Bar Front Street, Bamburgh, Northumberland, NE69 7BP Telephone: 01668 214 431

Beadnell Craster Arms The Wynding, Beadnell, Northumberland, NE67 5AX Telephone: 01665 720 272

Embleton Grey’s Inn Stanley Terrace, Embleton, Northumberland, NE66 3UY Telephone: 01665 576 983

The Sportsman 6 Sea Lane, Embleton, Northumberland, NE66 3XF Telephone: 01665 576 588

Low Newton by the Sea The Ship Inn Newton Square, Low Newton by the Sea, Northumberland, NE66 3EL Telephone: 01665 576 262

The Joiners Arms Newton by the sea, Alnwick, NE66 3EA Telephone: 01665 576 645

Warkworth The Masons Arms 3 Dial Place, Warkworth, Northumberland, NE65 0UR Telephone: 01665 711 398

Bertrams 19 Bridge Street, Warkworth, Northumberland, NE65 0XB Telephone: 01665 798 070

21 A great day out on the Great Discounts - 20% OFF! Present your valid Arriva, Glen Valley or Travelsure bus ticket for 20% off standard entry at these attractions Northumberland coast • • (only with 477) A collection of new journey planners are now available • Lindisfarne Priory (only with 477) to make bus travel easier for visitors to the north • Farne Islands (landing fee only not boat trip) • Bamburgh Castle • Dunstanburgh Castle Northumberland Coast. The planners have been designed • • Alnwick Castle to give visitors all of the information they need to easily • Alnwick Gardens • Bailiffgate Museum (Alnwick) explore the area without having to use their car. These offers are not available in connection with any other offer or Each journey planner tells visitors how to get to all of the major attractions concessionary rate. Terms and conditions may apply and should be and destinations in the area - including which buses to catch from where checked with the attraction beforehand. they are staying, how long the journeys take and information about any connections. The A4 sheets also include some suggested itineraries and information about discounts and tickets. Great Tickets Find out more information on our website: https://goo.gl/QBHbTn There are now three great ‘Discover North Northumberland’ tickets to Here are some ideas for great days out on the Northumberland coast save you money on your visit to the coast: by bus. One-day - £6.60 - A day ticket valid on all services north of Amble*. Amazing value for a day out on the coast. Walking the Coast Three-day - £14.70 - Perfect for making the most of your short break or long weekend. The Northumberland Coast Path winds its way along the Northumberland coast, as does the Coast and Castles Connection bus! So why not take Seven-day - £22.80 - Ideal for a longer stay on the Northumberland advantage and use the bus to get you to and from your linear walk along Coast or if you are walking the Northumberland Coast Path. the coast. We have a walking itinerary for you to follow on page 16. You can find out where they are valid by following this link: www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-east/bus-tickets/Multi-Operator-Tickets Arriva Young Persons’ Discover tickets - Valid on Arriva, Travelsure and The Historic Coast Border Buses starting with a one-day ticket at £3.20. Bamburgh, Warkworth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Dunstanburgh - so many Arriva Family Day Ticket - Great value for a family day out at only £13.50. iconic locations, places steeped in history. You can explore the historic Valid on all Arriva services for two adults and up to three children. villages and castles along the coast and some of them include a short Travelsure Family Day Ticket - Great value for a family day out at only walk. With our great deals you get discounted entry to some of the £12.00. Valid on Travelsure services for two adults and up to three attractions with your bus ticket. children.

Holy Island 477 - Berwick - Holy Island The Natural Coast Adult Single £4.50 Adult Unlimited Day £8.00 The Northumberland coast is teeming with wildlife! Offshore islands (Children under 16 half-fare) are home to thousands of breeding seabirds in the summer as well as If travelling in a group of 8 or more passengers, please contact in the grey seals. The dunes in spring are ablaze with colourful wildflowers advance so that a larger bus can be provided - 01289 308 719 or email and in winter the mudflats provide feeding for spectacular gathering of [email protected]

wildfowl and wading birds. *Discover North Northumberland are valid on all Arriva, Travelsure and Glen Valley Tours services north of Amble. Buy from the driver. Prices correct at the time of going to print.

Bucket and Spade Coast New for 2018 - Holy Island Shuttle The Northumberland Coast has some of the finest beaches in Europe, This year, Woody’s Taxis will be operating a new bus service linking Holy Island perfect for a family day out on the bus. Bring the buckets and spades and to the mainland and a new Castle Shuttle between the Chare Ends Car Park and a picnic. If that’s not enough, download some activities from our website: Lindisfarne Castle. go rock pooling, create some beach art, the possibilities are endless. The mainland service will connect with Holy Island via Beal Road Ends where it will connect with Arriva X15 and X18 services. It will also call So leave the car at home and use the bus to explore this wonderful at the Barn at Beal and the Causeway so will be brilliant for people walking across coastline. Whether you are visiting castles, walking the Coast Path or the Pilgrim’s Way. exploring coastal villages, the bus can get you there and it doesn’t cost The services will obviously be subject to the . So please check the website the earth! www.berwickupontweedtaxis.co.uk for full details. If you are a large group please give Woody’s Taxis a call on 01289 547 009 so that additional vehicles or a personalised service can be provided.

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Morpeth Ashington Morpeth & Newcastle X15 & Newcastle X18 X20 23 Newcastle - A1 - Morpeth - Amble - Alnwick - Bamburgh - Belford - Berwick X18/418 Mondays to Fridays (except Public Holidays)

Service Number 418 X18 X18 418 X18 X18 418 X18 X18 418 X18 X18 418 X18 X18 418 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 Notes A B C Newcastle Haymarket …. 06:43 07:53 09:03 10:03 11:03 12:03 13:03 14:03 15:03 16:08 17:08 18:13 19:13 20:13 21:13 22:13 23:13 Regent Centre Metro …. 06:53 08:03 09:13 10:13 11:13 12:13 13:13 14:13 15:13 16:21 17:21 18:23 19:23 20:23 21:23 22:23 23:23 Morpeth Bus Station (arrive) …. 07:15 08:25 09:35 10:35 11:35 12:35 13:35 14:35 15:35 16:45 17:45 18:45 19:45 20:45 21:45 22:45 23:45 Morpeth Bus Station (depart) 06:30 07:20 08:30 09:40 10:40 11:40 12:40 13:40 14:40 15:40 16:50 17:50 18:50 19:50 20:50 21:50 22:50 23:50 Broomhill, Togston Crescent 07:07 07:57 09:07 10:17 11:17 12:17 13:17 14:17 15:17 16:17 17:27 18:27 19:27 20:27 21:27 22:27 23:27 …. Amble, Fourways 07:15 08:05 09:15 10:25 11:25 12:25 13:25 14:25 15:25 16:25 17:35 18:34 19:34 20:34 21:34 22:34 23:34 …. Warkworth, Market Place 07:21 08:11 09:21 10:31 11:31 12:31 13:31 14:31 15:31 16:31 17:41 18:40 19:40 20:40 21:40 22:40 …. …. Alnmouth, Argyle Street 07:32 …. 09:32 …. 11:42 …. 13:42 …. 15:42 …. 17:52 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. Alnmouth, Methodist Church 07:34 08:21 09:34 10:41 11:44 12:41 13:44 14:41 15:44 16:41 17:54 18:49 19:49 20:49 21:49 22:49 …. …. Alnmouth Station …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. 18:53 19:53 20:53 21:53 22:53 …. …. Alnwick Bus Station (arrive) 07:47 08:44 09:47 10:54 11:57 12:54 13:57 14:54 15:57 16:54 18:07 19:04 20:04 21:04 22:04 23:04 …. …. Alnwick Bus Station (depart) 07:52 …. 09:00 10:02 …. 11:00 12:02 …. 13:00 14:02 …. 15:00 16:02 …. 17:00 18:12 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. Denwick 09:08 11:08 13:08 15:08 17:08 Longhoughton, Spar Shop 08:09 …. 09:12 10:19 …. 11:12 12:19 …. 13:12 14:19 …. 15:12 16:24 …. 17;12 18:29 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. Howick 09:20 11:20 13:20 15:20 17:20 Craster, Heugh 08:23 …. 09:26 10:33 …. 11:26 12:33 …. 13:26 14:33 …. 15:26 16:43 …. 17:26 18:43 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. Dunstan Village 09:29 11:29 13:29 15:29 17:29 Embleton, Greyfield 08:33 …. 09:36 10:43 …. 11:36 12:43 …. 13:36 14:43 …. 15:36 16:53 …. 17:36 18:53 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. High Newton 09:41 11:41 13:41 15:41 17:41 Beadnell, Craster Arms 07:43 08:44 …. 09:52 10:54 …. 11:52 12:54 …. 13:52 14:54 …. 15:52 17:04 …. 17:52 19:04 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. Seahouses, King Street (arrive) 08:50 …. 11:00 …. 13:00 …. 15:00 …. 17:10 …. 19:10 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. Seahouses, King Street (depart) 07:49 08:51 …. 09:58 11:01 …. 11:58 13:01 …. 13:58 15:01 …. 15:58 17:11 …. 17:58 19:11 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. 07:51 08:54 …. 10:02 11:04 …. 12:02 13:04 …. 14:02 15:02 …. 16:02 17:14 …. 18:02 19:14 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. Bamburgh, The Grove 07:58 09:01 …. 10:09 11:11 …. 12:09 13:11 …. 14:09 15:09 …. 16:09 17:21 …. 18:09 19:21 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. Warenmill 08:02 10:16 12:16 14:16 16:16 18:16 Budle Bay Camp Site 09:08 …. 11:18 …. 13:18 …. 15:16 …. 17:28 …. 19:28 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. Belford, Market Cross 08:10 09:17 …. 10:24 11:27 …. 12:24 13:27 …. 14:24 15:25 …. 16:24 17:37 …. 18:24 19:37 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. Beal, Holy Island Road End 09:26 …. 11:36 …. 13:36 …. 15:34 …. 17:46 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. Haggerston Castle 09:28 …. 11:38 …. 13:38 …. 15:36 …. 17:48 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. Scremerston, War Memorial 09:34 …. 11:44 …. 13:44 …. 15:42 …. 17:54 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. Berwick, Golden Square 09:42 …. 11:52 …. 13:52 …. 15:50 …. 18:02 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. Berwick, Railway Station 09:45 …. 11:55 …. 13:55 …. 15:53 …. 18:05 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. ….

Service Number X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 418 X18 418 X18 X18 418 X18 X18 418 X18 X18 418 418 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 Notes D E Berwick, Railway Station …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. 10:01 …. 12:01 …. 14:01 …. 16:11 …. 18:11 …. …. …. Berwick, Golden Square …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. 10:07 …. 12:07 …. 14:07 …. 16:17 …. 18:17 …. …. …. Scremerston, War Memorial …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. 10:15 …. 12:15 …. 14:15 …. 16:25 …. 18:25 …. …. …. Haggerston Castle …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. 10:21 …. 12:21 …. 14:21 …. 16:31 …. 18:31 …. …. …. Beal, Holy Island Road End …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. 10:23 …. 12:23 …. 14:23 …. 16:33 …. 18:33 …. …. …. Belford, Market Cross …. …. …. …. 07:03 …. 08:10 08:23 09:33 …. 10:33 11:33 …. 12:33 13:33 …. 14:33 15:33 16:20 …. 16:43 …. 18:43 …. …. …. Warenmill 09:41 11:41 16:26 Budle Bay Camp Site …. …. …. …. 07:11 …. 08:31 …. 10:41 …. 12:41 13:41 …. 14:41 15:41 …. 16:51 …. 18:51 …. …. …. Bamburgh, The Grove …. …. …. …. 07:18 …. 08:38 09:48 …. 10:48 11:48 …. 12:48 13:48 …. 14:48 15:48 1^;33 …. 16:58 …. 18:58 …. …. …. North Sunderland …. …. …. …. 07:25 …. 08:45 09:55 …. 10:55 11:55 …. 12:55 13:55 …. 14:55 15:55 16:45 …. 17:05 …. 19:05 …. …. …. Seahouses, King Street (arrive) …. …. …. …. 07:28 …. 08:48 …. 10:58 …. 12:58 …. 14:58 …. 17:08 …. 19:08 …. …. …. Seahouses, King Street (depart) …. …. …. …. 07:29 …. 08:49 09:59 …. 10:59 11:59 …. 12:59 13:59 …. 14:59 15:59 16:44 …. 17:09 …. 19:09 …. …. …. Beadnell, Craster Arms …. …. …. …. 07:35 …. 08:55 10:05 …. 11:05 12:05 …. 13:05 14:05 …. 15:05 16:05 16:50 …. 17:15 …. 19:15 …. …. …. High Newton 10:16 12:16 14:16 16:16 Embleton, Greyfield …. …. …. …. 07:46 …. 09:06 10:21 …. 11:16 12:21 …. 13:16 14:21 …. 15:16 16:21 …. 17:26 …. 19:26 …. …. …. Dunstan Village 10:28 12:28 14:28 16:28 Craster, Heugh …. …. …. …. 07:56 …. 09:16 10:31 …. 11:26 12:31 …. 13:26 14:31 …. 15:26 16:31 …. 17:36 …. 19:36 …. …. …. Howick 10:37 12:37 14:37 16:37 Longhoughton, Spar Shop …. …. …. …. 08:10 …. 09:30 10:45 …. 11:40 12:45 …. 13:40 14:45 …. 15:40 …. 17:50 …. 19:50 …. …. …. Denwick 10:49 12:49 14:49 16:49 Duchess School, Alnwick 08:40 15:50 Alnwick Bus Station (arrive) …. …. …. …. 08:32 …. 08:45 09:47 10:57 …. 11:57 …. 13:57 14:57 …. 15:57 16:57 …. 18:07 …. 20:07 …. …. …. Alnwick Bus Station (depart) …. …. 06:50 08:02 08:32 09:05 10:02 11:05 12:02 13:05 14:02 15:05 16:07 15:45 17:15 18:14 19:14 20:14 21:14 22:14 23:14 Alnmouth Station …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. 18:25 19:25 20:25 21:25 22:25 23:25 Alnmouth, Argyle Street …. …. …. 08:17 …. …. 10:17 …. 12:17 …. 14:17 …. 16:22 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. Alnmouth, Methodist Church …. …. 07:02 08:19 …. 09:19 10:19 11:19 12:19 13:19 14:19 15:19 16:24 17:29 18:30 19:30 20:30 21:30 22:30 23:30 Warkworth, Market Place …. …. 07:10 08:27 …. 09:27 10:27 11:27 12:27 13:27 14:27 15:27 16:32 17:37 18:38 19:38 20:38 21:38 22:38 23:38 Amble, Fourways …. 06:17 07:17 08:34 …. 09:34 10:34 11:34 12:34 13:34 14:34 15:34 16:44 17:44 18:45 19:45 20:45 21:45 22:45 23:45 Broomhill, Togston Crescent …. 06:24 07:24 08:41 …. 09:41 10:41 11:41 12:41 13:41 14:41 15:41 16:51 17:51 18:51 19:51 20:51 21:51 22:51 …. Morpeth Bus Station (arrive) 06:03 07:03 08:03 09:18 …. 10:18 11:18 12:18 13:18 14:18 15:18 16:18 17:28 18:28 19:28 20:28 21:28 22:28 …. …. Morpeth Bus Station (depart) 06:08 07:08 08:08 09:23 …. 10:23 11:23 12:23 13:23 14:23 15:23 16:23 17:33 18:33 19:33 20:33 21:33 22:33 …. …. Regent Centre Metro 06:31 07:33 08:33 09:46 …. 10:46 11:46 12:46 13:46 14:46 15:46 16:46 17:56 18:56 19:56 20:56 21:56 22:56 …. …. Newcastle Haymarket 06:41 07:46 08:51 09:56 …. 10:56 11:56 12:56 13:56 14:56 15:56 16:56 18:06 19:06 20:06 21:06 22:06 23:06 …. ….

Notes: A - This journey runs along A1 direct to Duchess High School B - This journey runs via Willowburn Avenue in Alnwick (for the Duchess High School) C - This journey runs via Boulmer Post Office at 1619 D - This journey runs via Boulmer Post Office at 0814, and continues to Willowburn Avenue in Alnwick (for The Duchess High School), arriving at 0837 E - This school journey runs via A1 from The Duchess High School to Belford

Holy Island 477 The causeway to Holy Island is flooded at high tide, so the buses run at different times each day.

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24 Newcastle - A1 - Morpeth - Amble - Alnwick - Bamburgh - Belford - Berwick X18/418 Saturdays

Service Number X18 X18 418 X18 X18 418 X18 X18 418 X18 X18 418 X18 X18 418 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 Notes Newcastle Haymarket …. …. 08:03 09:03 10:03 11:03 12:03 13:03 14:03 15:03 16:03 17:08 18:13 19:13 20:13 21:13 22:13 23:13 Regent Centre Metro …. …. 08:13 09:13 10:13 11:13 12:13 13:13 14:13 15:13 16:13 17:18 18:23 19:23 20:23 21:23 22:23 23:23 Morpeth Bus Station (arrive) …. …. 08:35 09:35 10:35 11:35 12:35 13:35 14:35 15:35 16:35 17:40 18:45 19:45 20:45 21:45 22:45 23:45 Morpeth Bus Station (depart) …. 07:30 08:40 09:40 10:40 11:40 12:40 13:40 14:40 15:40 16:40 17:50 18:50 19:50 20:50 21:50 22:50 23:50 Broomhill, Togston Crescent 07:07 08:07 09:17 10:17 11:17 12:17 13:17 14:17 15:17 16:17 17:17 18:27 19:27 20:27 21:27 22:27 23:27 …. Amble, Fourways 07:15 08:15 09:25 10:25 11:25 12:25 13:25 14:25 15:25 16:25 17:25 18:34 19:34 20:34 21:34 22:34 23:34 …. Warkworth, Market Place 07:21 08:21 09:31 10:31 11:31 12:31 13:31 14:31 15:31 16:31 17:31 18:40 19:40 20:40 21:40 22:40 …. …. Alnmouth, Argyle Street 07:32 …. 09:42 …. 11:42 …. 13:42 …. 15:42 …. 17:42 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. Alnmouth, Methodist Church 07:34 08:31 09:44 10:41 11:44 12:41 13:44 14:41 15:44 16:41 17:44 18:49 19:49 20:49 21:49 22:49 …. …. Alnmouth Station …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. 18:53 19:53 20:53 21:53 22:53 …. …. Alnwick Bus Station (arrive) 07:47 08:44 09:57 10:54 11:57 12:54 13:57 14:54 15:57 16:54 17:57 19:04 20:04 21:04 22:04 23:04 …. …. Alnwick Bus Station (depart) 07:52 …. 09:00 10:02 …. 11:00 12:02 13:00 14:02 …. 15:00 16:02 …. 17:00 18:12 …. …. …. Denwick 09:08 11:08 13:08 15:08 17:08 Longhoughton, Spar Shop 08:09 …. 09:12 10:19 …. 11:12 12:19 13:12 14:19 15:12 16:19 …. 17:12 18:29 …. …. …. Howick 09:20 11:20 13:20 15:20 17:20 Craster, Heugh 08:23 …. 09:26 10:33 …. 11:26 12:33 13:26 14:33 15:26 16:33 …. 17:26 18:43 …. …. …. Dunstan 09:29 11:29 13:29 15:29 17:29 Embleton, Greyfield 08:33 …. 09:36 10:43 …. 11:36 12:43 13:36 14:43 15:36 16:43 …. 17:36 18:53 …. …. …. High Newton 09:41 11:41 13:41 15:41 17:41 Beadnell, Craster Arms 08:44 …. 09:52 10:54 …. 11:52 12:54 13:52 14:54 15:52 16:54 …. 17:52 19:04 …. …. …. Seahouses, King Street (arrive) 08:50 …. 11:00 …. 13:00 15:00 17:00 …. 19:10 …. …. …. Seahouses, King Street (depart) 08:51 …. 09:58 11:01 …. 11:58 13:01 13:58 15:01 15:58 17:01 …. 17:58 19:11 …. …. …. North Sunderland 08:54 …. 10:02 11:04 …. 12:02 13:04 14:02 15:04 16:02 17:04 …. 18:02 19:14 …. …. …. Bamburgh, The Grove 09:01 …. 10:09 11:11 …. 12:09 13:11 14:09 15:11 16:09 17:11 …. 18:09 19:21 …. …. …. Warenmill 10:16 12:16 14:16 16:16 18:16 Budle Bay Camp Site 09:08 …. 11:18 …. 13:18 15:18 17:18 19:28 …. …. …. …. Belford, Market Cross 09:17 …. 10:24 11:27 …. 12:24 13:27 14:24 15:27 16:24 17:27 18:24 19:37 …. …. …. …. Beal, Holy Island Road End 09:26 …. 11:36 …. 13:36 …. 15:36 17:36 …. …. …. …. …. Haggerston Castle 09:28 …. 11:38 …. 13:38 …. 15:38 17:38 …. …. …. …. …. Scremerston, War Memorial 09:34 …. 11:44 …. 13:44 …. 15:44 17:44 …. …. …. …. …. Berwick, Golden Square 09:42 …. 11:52 …. 13:52 …. 15:52 17:52 …. …. …. …. …. Berwick, Railway Station 09:45 …. 11:55 …. 13:55 …. 15:55 17:55 …. …. …. …. ….

Service Number X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 418 X18 X18 418 X18 X18 418 X18 X18 418 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 Notes Berwick, Railway Station …. …. …. …. …. …. 10:01 …. 12:01 …. 14:01 …. 16:11 …. 18:11 …. …. …. Berwick, Golden Square …. …. …. …. …. …. 10:07 …. 12:07 …. 14:07 …. 16:17 …. 18:17 …. …. …. Scremerston, War Memorial …. …. …. …. …. …. 10:15 …. 12:15 …. 14:15 …. 16:25 …. 18:25 …. …. …. Haggerston Castle …. …. …. …. …. …. 10:21 …. 12:21 …. 14:21 …. 16:31 …. 18:31 …. …. …. Beal, Holy Island Road End …. …. …. …. …. …. 10:23 …. 12:23 …. 14:23 …. 16:33 …. 18:33 …. …. …. Belford, Market Cross …. …. …. …. 08:23 09:33 …. 10:33 11:33 …. 12:33 13:33 …. 14:33 15:33 …. 16:43 …. 18:43 …. …. …. Warenmill 09:41 11:41 13:41 15:41 Budle Bay Camp Site …. …. …. …. 08:31 …. 10:41 …. 12:41 …. 14:41 …. 16:51 …. 18:51 …. …. …. Bamburgh, The Grove …. …. …. …. 08:38 09:48 …. 10:48 11:48 …. 12:48 13:48 …. 14:48 15:48 …. 16:58 …. 18:58 …. …. …. North Sunderland …. …. …. …. 08:45 09:55 …. 10:55 11:55 …. 12:55 13:55 …. 14:55 15:55 …. 17:05 …. 19:05 …. …. …. Seahouses, King Street (arrive) …. …. …. …. 08:48 …. 10:58 …. 12:58 …. 14:58 …. 17:08 …. 19:08 …. …. …. Seahouses, King Street (depart) …. …. …. …. 08:49 09:59 …. 10:59 11:59 …. 12:59 13:59 …. 14:59 15:59 …. 17:09 …. 19:09 …. …. …. Beadnell, Craster Arms …. …. …. …. 08:55 10:05 …. 11:05 12:05 …. 13:05 14:05 …. 15:05 16:05 …. 17:15 …. 19:15 …. …. …. High Newton 10:16 12:16 14:16 16:16 Embleton, Greyfield …. …. …. …. 09:06 10:21 …. 11:16 12:21 …. 13:16 14:21 …. 15:16 16:21 …. 17:26 …. 19:26 …. …. …. Dunstan Village 10:28 12:28 14:28 16:28 Craster, Heugh …. …. …. …. 09:16 10:31 …. 11:26 12:31 …. 13:26 14:31 …. 15:26 18:31 …. 17:36 …. 19:36 …. …. …. This timetable shows the daytime bus Howick 10:37 12:37 14:37 16:37 Longhoughton, Spar Shop …. …. …. …. 09:30 10:45 …. 11:40 12:45 …. 13:40 14:45 …. 15:40 16:45 …. 17:50 …. 19:50 …. …. …. Denwick 10:49 12:49 14:49 16:49 Alnwick Bus Station (arrive) …. …. …. …. 09:47 …. 11:57 …. 13:57 …. 15:57 …. 18:07 …. 20:07 …. …. …. services serving the Northumberland Alnwick Bus Station (depart) …. 07:05 08:02 09:05 10:02 10:57 11:05 12:02 12:57 13:05 14:02 14:57 15:05 16:07 16:57 17:15 18:14 19:14 20:14 21:14 22:14 23:14 Alnmouth Station …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. 18:25 19:25 20:25 21:25 22:25 23:25 Alnmouth, Argyle Street …. …. 08:17 …. 10:17 …. 12:17 …. 14:17 …. 16:22 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. Coast. Refer to the map on page 23. Alnmouth, Methodist Church …. 07:19 08:19 09:19 10:19 11:19 12:19 13:19 14:19 15:19 16:24 17:29 18:30 19:30 20:30 21:30 22:30 23:30 Warkworth, Market Place …. 07:27 08:27 09:27 10:27 11:27 12:27 13:27 14:27 15:27 16:32 17:37 18:38 19:38 20:38 21:38 22:38 23:38 Amble, Fourways 06:34 07:34 08:34 09:34 10:34 11:34 12:34 13:34 14:34 15:34 16:44 17:44 18:45 19:45 20:45 21:45 22:45 23:45 Plan your journey using Traveline. Broomhill, Togston Crescent 06:41 07:41 08:41 09:41 10:41 11:41 12:41 13:41 14:41 15:41 16:51 17:51 18:51 19:51 20:51 21:51 22:51 …. Morpeth Bus Station (arrive) 07:18 08:18 09:18 10:18 11:18 12:18 13:18 14:18 15:18 16:18 17:28 18:28 19:28 20:28 21:28 22:28 …. …. Morpeth Bus Station (depart) 07:23 08:23 09:23 10:23 11:23 12:23 13:23 14:23 15:23 16:23 17:33 18:33 19:33 20:33 21:33 22:33 …. …. Regent Centre Metro 07:46 08:46 09:46 10:46 11:46 12:46 13:46 14:46 15:46 16:46 17:56 18:56 19:56 20:56 21:56 22:56 …. …. Newcastle Haymarket 07:56 08:56 09:56 10:56 11:56 12:56 13:56 14:56 15:56 16:56 18:06 19:06 20:06 21:06 22:06 23:06 …. …. This timetable is valid from Sunday 6th May 2018 - Sunday 28th October 2018, after this, services are subject to changes so do check Traveline Newcastle - A1 - Morpeth - Amble - Alnwick - Bamburgh - Belford - Berwick X18 and up-to-date timetables before you travel. Sundays (and Public Holidays) Timetables for the services not shown here can be found at: Service Number X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 Notes Newcastle Haymarket …. …. 09:13 10:13 11:13 12:13 13:13 14:13 15:13 16:13 17:13 18:13 19:13 20:13 21:13 22:13 23:13 www.northumberland.gov.uk Regent Centre Metro …. …. 09:23 10:23 11:23 12:23 13:23 14:23 15:23 16:23 17:23 18:23 19:23 20:23 21:23 22:23 23:23 Morpeth Bus Station (arrive) …. …. 09:45 10:45 11:45 12:45 13:45 14:45 15:45 16:45 17:45 18:45 19:45 20:45 21:45 22:45 23:45 Morpeth Bus Station (depart) …. 08:50 09:50 10:50 11:50 12:50 13:50 14:50 15:50 16:50 17:50 18:50 19:50 20:50 21:50 22:50 23:50 www.arrivabus.co.uk Broomhill, Togston Crescent …. 09:27 10:27 11:27 12:27 13:27 14:27 15:27 16:27 17:27 18:27 19:27 20:27 21:27 22:27 23:27 …. Amble, Fourways …. 09:34 10:34 11:34 12:34 13:34 14:34 15:34 16:34 17:34 18:34 19:34 20:34 21:34 22:34 23:34 …. Warkworth, Market Place …. 09:40 10:40 11:40 12:40 13:40 14:40 15:40 16:40 17:40 18:40 19:40 20:40 21:40 22:40 …. …. or can be picked up at Tourist Information Alnmouth, Argyle Street …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. Alnmouth, Methodist Church 09:49 10:49 11:49 12:49 13:49 14:49 15:49 16:49 17:49 18:49 19:49 20:49 21:49 22:49 …. …. Centres. Alnmouth Station …. 09:53 10:53 11:53 12:53 13:53 14:53 15:53 16:53 17:53 18:53 19:53 20:53 21:53 22:53 …. …. Alnwick Bus Station (arrive) …. 10:04 11:04 12:04 13:04 14:04 15:04 16:04 17:04 18:04 19:04 20:04 21:04 22:04 23:04 …. …. Alnwick Bus Station (depart) 08:12 …. …. 12:12 …. …. …. 16:12 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. Longhoughton, Spar Shop 08:29 …. …. 12:29 …. …. …. 16:29 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. Craster, Heugh 08:43 …. …. 12:43 …. …. …. 16:43 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. Embleton, Greyfield 08:53 …. …. 12:53 …. …. …. 16:53 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. Beadnell, Craster Arms 09:04 …. …. 13:04 …. …. …. 17:04 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. Seahouses, King Street (arrive) 09:10 …. …. 13:10 …. …. …. 17:10 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. Seahouses, King Street (depart) 09:11 …. …. 13:11 …. …. …. 17:11 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. North Sunderland 09:14 …. …. 13:14 …. …. …. 17:14 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. Bamburgh, The Grove 09:21 …. …. 13:21 …. …. …. 17:21 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. Budle Bay Camp Site 09:28 …. …. 13:28 …. …. …. 17:28 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. Belford, Market Cross 09:37 …. …. 13:37 …. …. …. 17:37 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. Beal, Holy Island Road End 09:46 …. …. 13:46 …. …. …. 17:46 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. Haggerston Castle 09:48 …. …. 13:48 …. …. …. 17:48 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. Scremerston, War Memorial 09:54 …. …. 13:54 …. …. …. 17:54 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. Berwick, Golden Square 10:02 …. …. 14:02 …. …. …. 18:02 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. Berwick, Railway Station 10:05 …. …. 14:05 …. …. …. 18:05 …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. ….

Service Number X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 X18 Notes Berwick, Railway Station …. …. …. …. …. 10:11 …. …. …. 14:11 …. …. …. 18:11 …. …. …. Berwick, Golden Square …. …. …. …. …. 10:17 …. …. …. 14:17 …. …. …. 18:17 …. …. …. Scremerston, War Memorial …. …. …. …. …. 10:25 …. …. …. 14:25 …. …. …. 18:25 …. …. …. Haggerston Castle …. …. …. …. …. 10:31 …. …. …. 14:31 …. …. …. 18:31 …. …. …. Beal, Holy Island Road End …. …. …. …. …. 10:33 …. …. …. 14:33 …. …. …. 18:33 …. …. …. Belford, Market Cross …. …. …. …. …. 10:43 …. …. …. 14:43 …. …. …. 18:43 …. …. …. Budle Bay Camp Site …. …. …. …. …. 10:51 …. …. …. 14:51 …. …. …. 18:51 …. …. …. Bamburgh, The Grove …. …. …. …. …. 10:58 …. …. …. 14:58 …. …. …. 18:58 …. …. …. North Sunderland …. …. …. …. …. 11:05 …. …. …. 15:05 …. …. …. 19:05 …. …. …. Seahouses, King Street (arrive) …. …. …. …. …. 11:08 …. …. …. 15:08 …. …. …. 19:08 …. …. …. Seahouses, King Street (depart) …. …. …. …. …. 11:09 …. …. …. 15:09 …. …. …. 19:09 …. …. …. Beadnell, Craster Arms …. …. …. …. …. 11:15 …. …. …. 15:15 …. …. …. 19:15 …. …. …. Embleton, Greyfield …. …. …. …. …. 11:26 …. …. …. 15:26 …. …. …. 19:26 …. …. …. Craster, Heugh …. …. …. …. …. 11:36 …. …. …. 15:36 …. …. …. 19:36 …. …. …. Longhoughton, Spar Shop …. …. …. …. …. 11:50 …. …. …. 15:50 …. …. …. 19:50 …. …. …. Alnwick Bus Station (arrive) …. …. …. …. …. 12:07 …. …. …. 16:07 …. …. …. 20:07 …. …. …. Alnwick Bus Station (depart) …. …. 09:14 10:14 11:14 12:14 13:14 14:14 15:14 16:14 17:14 18:14 19:14 20:14 21:14 22:14 23:14 Alnmouth Station …. …. 09:25 10:25 11:25 12:25 13:25 14:25 15:25 16:25 17:25 18:25 19:25 20:25 21:25 22:25 23:25 Alnmouth, Argyle Street …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. Alnmouth, Methodist Church …. …. 09:30 10:30 11:30 12:30 13:30 14:30 15:30 16:30 17:30 18:30 19:30 20:30 21:30 22:30 23:30 Warkworth, Market Place …. …. 09:38 10:38 11:38 12:38 13:38 14:38 15:38 16:38 17:38 18:38 19:38 20:38 21:38 22:38 23:38 Amble, Fourways …. 08:45 09:45 10:45 11:45 12:45 13:45 14:45 15:45 16:45 17:45 18:45 19:45 20:45 21:45 22:45 23:45 Broomhill, Togston Crescent …. 08:51 09:51 10:51 11:51 12:51 13:51 14:51 15:51 16:51 17:51 18:51 19:51 20:51 21:51 22:51 …. Morpeth Bus Station (arrive) 08:28 09:28 10:28 11:28 12:28 13:28 14:28 15:28 16:28 17:28 18:28 19:28 20:28 21:28 22:28 …. …. Morpeth Bus Station (depart) 08:33 09:33 10:33 11:33 12:33 13:33 14:33 15:33 16:33 17:33 18:33 19:33 20:33 21:33 22:33 …. …. Regent Centre Metro 08:56 09:56 10:56 11:56 12:56 13:56 14:56 15:56 16:56 17:56 18:56 19:56 20:56 21:56 22:56 …. …. Newcastle Haymarket 09:06 10:06 11:06 12:06 13:06 14:06 15:06 16:06 17:06 18:06 19:06 20:06 21:06 22:06 23:06 …. ….

25 Explore Northumberland’s Coast & Castles By Bus

For times and fares visit arrivabus.co.uk/travel

Berwick-upon-Tweed BERWICK- UPON-TWEED & Ramparts

Scremerston Northumberland Coast attractions

Haggerston Castle Safe crossing times only Beal Holy Island

Lindisfarne Priory & Lindisfarne Heritage Centre Castle

Kyloe Woods Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve

Farne Garce Darling Museum & Armstrong Museum Bamburgh Castle Islands Budle Bamburgh Beach Belford Bay Bamburgh

Farne Islands Boat Trips Seahouses

Beadnell

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Embleton

Dunstanburgh Castle

Craster

Bailli gate Museum Alnwick Castle Longhoughton Alnwick ALNWICK Gardens N Alnmouth Alnmouth

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Seahouses

Farne Islands Boat Trips

Bamburgh

Belford

Bay

Bamburgh Beach Budle

& Armstrong Museum

Islands Bamburgh Castle

Garce Darling Museum

Farne

Nature Reserve

Lindisfarne National Kyloe Woods

Castle Heritage Centre

Lindisfarne Lindisfarne Priory &

Island

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Castle Haggerston

Coast attractions

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Scremerston

& Ramparts

Berwick Castle

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BERWICK- Berwick-upon-Tweed

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By Bus

Coast & Castles

Northumberland’s Explore Explore A handpicked portfolio of design-led holiday cottages along the Northumberland Coast and throughout the North East 0191 285 1272 Northumberland’s [email protected] Coast & Castles By Bus

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Berwick-upon-Tweed BERWICK- UPON-TWEED www.coastalretreats.co.uk Berwick Castle & Ramparts Use code ‘AONB2018’ to receive £50 off your booking Scremerston Northumberland Coast attractions

Haggerston Castle Safe crossing times only Beal Holy Island

Lindisfarne Priory & Lindisfarne Heritage Centre Castle Where can I find ...?

Kyloe Woods Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve B&B Guest Camping Hotels/ Bunkhouse/ Post Public Shops Cafes Pubs ATM Play Fuel LPG Recycling Farne Garce Darling Museum house Inns Hostel Office toilets parks & Armstrong Museum Bamburgh Castle Islands Budle Bamburgh Beach Amble Belford Bay Braid car park Bamburgh ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü Warkworth Long stay Farne Islands Boat Trips ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü car park Seahouses Alnmouth Beadnell ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü Boulmer ü ü ü X18 X15 Craster ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü TIC Embleton High and Low Newton ü ü ü Dunstanburgh Castle Beadnell Benthall car park Craster ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü Seahouses Seahouses Bailli gate Museum Alnwick Castle Longhoughton ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü car park Alnwick ALNWICK Gardens Bamburgh Bamburgh N ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü car park Alnmouth Alnmouth Holy Island Green Lane ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü car park X20 X15 & X18 continue to Ford and Etal Newcastle via Morpeth ü ü ü ü ü ü ü Warkworth Castle Warkworth

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Farne Islands Boat Trips

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Belford

Bay

Bamburgh Beach Budle

& Armstrong Museum

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Garce Darling Museum

Farne

Nature Reserve

Lindisfarne National Kyloe Woods

Castle Heritage Centre

Lindisfarne Lindisfarne Priory &

Island

Holy Beal

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Castle Haggerston

Coast attractions

Northumberland

Scremerston

& Ramparts

Berwick Castle

UPON-TWEED

BERWICK- Berwick-upon-Tweed

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Northumberland’s Explore Big Skies... Big Adventures! With four sandy beaches and riverside paths, Berwick-upon-Tweed is perfect for relaxing strolls under huge open skies.

Town Trails. A walk around Berwick’s Walls affords spectacular views of the town, sea and river. Berwick’s three bridges span the Tweed; including Stephenson’s viaduct, spectacularly lit every evening at dusk. Accessible walks also take in the riverside to Berwick Castle ruins, or Spittal promenade to the south. Follow in L.S. Lowry’s footsteps on The Lowry Trail.

Berwick upon Tweed Big Skies by David Sanderson Big History. Berwick’s proximity to the Scottish Border was the root of centuries of conflict as the town changed hands between England and 13 times! A guided tour of the Elizabethan Walls immerses you in our fascinating past. Experience our thrilling military history at Berwick Barracks and Main Guard Museums. Tour the Town Hall; old courtroom and jail with ‘drunks’ and ‘condemned’ cells!

Family Adventures. Bring your little explorers to build sandcastles, go rockpooling and enjoy seaside fun at Spittal beach & splash park. Discover nature trails and lots of children’s events in our Castle Parks. Further adventures are to be had at Swan Leisure Centre and Swimming Pool, The Maltings, Tower House pottery, Pot a Doodle Do and Paxton House and Flagstaff playpark, just off the Walls by the rose gardens.

Cycle Berwick. Cycling is a great way to see the area with routes into Berwick Museum and Art Gallery the Borders and along the coast to the south. www.visitberwick.com/cycling

Inspiring Art. Visit exhibitions in The Granary Gallery, Gymnasium Gallery, Berwick Museum & Art Gallery and Watchtower Gallery. We have independent galleries and art shops dotted around the town.

Big Events. Berwick is a festival town, with annual Film, Book, Seaside, Food & Beer festivals. Enjoy year-round entertainment at The Maltings Theatre and Cinema. Many of our pubs host live music and quiz events. Head to Shielfield Park for Berwick Rangers Football and Berwick Bandits Speedway.

Royal Border Bridge by Danny J Spring Come Soon. We’re easy to reach; right beside the A1, with our own East Coast train station and excellent bus links.

All attractions have different opening times, please check with Berwick TIC for info.

Berwick Tourist Information Centre - Walkergate, TD15 1DB t: 01670 622 155 e: [email protected] www.visitberwick.com

visitberwick @visitberwick Love Berwick

28 Sailing On The Estuary by David Sanderson One of the best and most accessible beaches in Northumberland and its amazing geology has made Spittal a popular destination for generations. What can I do? • Enjoy the geology! The whole shoreline from Spittal to Far Skerr is of great geological interest with numerous exposed strata of rocks. Limestone in the area is also rich in fossils of crinoids, brachiopods and other life. And look out for some pink sandstone. • Go rockpooling in sight of the cliffs. The shore is comprised of large folding saddlebacks of sedimentary rock that create some excellent rock pool gullies rich in marine life. Be careful though as these rugged rocky platforms are difficult to walk along. • Enjoy The Promenade and have a look at the Venetian Pavilion (now an amusement arcade). Built by the Forte family in the 1930s, it was later given a classical colonnade and ballroom (the white concrete Beach Shelter is of the same period). Take the kids to Spittal’s excellent new Splash Park. • If you’re coming in August, why not time your visit to coincide with the Spittal Seaside Festival on August 12th and 13th which celebrates traditional seaside pastimes. • Follow the Lowry Trail through Berwick town, via Spittal Point and along Spittal Prom. You can learn about the close involvement and inspiration the artist L.S. Lowry developed with the area. • Look for divers, grebes and seaducks offshore during the winter. If you fancy wandering inland, the Tweed Valley is a great place to see wintering flocks of geese and swans.

Broad quiet beaches, dune grasslands, fossils and geology and rock pools, all dovetailed with a rich industrial and military heritage. What can I do? • Search for fossils on Cocklawburn’s beautiful beach. Look out for plants and butterflies in the dunes and go rockpooling at low tide.

• Check out the exposed geology of the area with the AONB’s ‘Explore the geology and landscape of the Northumberland Coast’ guide (available at TIC’s). The sloping rock slabs at Middle Skerr are particularly impressive.

Chain Bridge Honey Farm • Explore the area’s coal mining heritage, track down the eighteenth www.chainbridgehoney.co.uk century beach-side lime kiln and look out for signs of World War II defences.

• Admire the view from the World War II gun emplacement.

• Cycle along the virtually traffic free paths south to Holy Island or north to Berwick.

• Walk south to Cheswick Black Rocks, one of the finest beaches in Britain.

29 One destination, over 20 attractions… Just a short drive inland from the coast, this country estate is home to a host of attractions, activities, tearooms and accommodation.

What can I do? Walk across the footbridge at Heatherslaw to the Visitor Centre. At Heatherslaw Cornmill enter the world of the Victorian Miller. Explore this amazing working watermill, following the journey from grain to flour. Get hands-on at school holiday baking days; buy freshly milled flour in the Gift Shop. Tearoom and arts/crafts shop also on site.

Walk or drive to the RSBT accredited Hay Farm Heavy Horse Centre, meet the magnificent Clydesdale Horses and other rare breed animals. Check out the website for special events including horse-drawn carriage rides and working horse demonstrations.

Take a a steam-train ride to Etal with Heatherslaw Light Railway. At discover the bloody history of Borders warfare. Follow the riverside walk (ideal for wildlife watching) or take a stroll up the picturesque village. Enjoy a pint at the only thatched pub in Northumberland, the Black Bull (re-opening Summer 2018), visit St Mary’s Church or relax over a clotted-cream tea at Lavender Tearooms.

In Ford don’t miss the Lady Waterford Hall. Housing an unique collection of 19th century murals and artworks and telling the fascinating story of Louisa, Marchioness of Waterford, this year the Hall celebrates the 200th anniversary of her birth with an open weekend at the Hall, Church and Castle (14th & 15th April). Saunter round the peaceful village where you’ll discover rare books, antiques and collectables, vintage clothing, tearooms and the beautiful church of St Michael & All Angels.

Experience the tranquillity, beauty and wildlife of the estate – take a peaceful walk round Ford Moss nature reserve, book a canoe trip with Active 4 Seasons, hire a bike at Heatherslaw or go horse-riding from Kimmerston Stables. Be sure to visit Flodden Battlefield, central to the Flodden 1513 Ecomuseum, where a King and 10,000 Scots died in battle in only a few hours.

As well as the Black Bull there’s a choice of pubs serving excellent food at Crookham and Milfield and, should you want to spend more time exploring the area, quality accommodation is available here and at other guesthouses and cottages around the estates.

Events held throughout the year - telephone 01890 820 338; FORD & ETAL NR HEATHERSLAW email [email protected]; TD12 4TR 01890 820601 www.hayfarmheavies.co.uk or visit www.ford-and-etal.co.uk for more information. OPEN TUES - SUN 10am - 5pm  MEET THESE GENTLE GIANTS & OTHER (Closed Mondays except B/Hols) RARE BREEDS ENTRY BY DONATION  CARRIAGE RIDES (See website for details) Follow us  EXPLORE THE HORSE DRAWN DOGS WELCOME MACHINERY & OTHER ARTEFACTS DISABLED ACCESS  GROUP/EDUCATIONAL VISITS HOMEMADE  FARM MARKET 3rd Sunday April - Sept @FordandEtal fordandetal fordandetal REFRESMENTS  PICNIC AREAS - INSIDE & OUT DEMO DAYS & SPECIAL EVENTS (See website for details)

30 Heatherslaw Cornmill

The most northerly narrow Fully Restored and Working gauge railway in England 19th Century Watermill Time & Bookings: 01890 820 244 General Enquiries: 01890 820 317

Ford Forge, Heatherslaw Cornhill-on-Tweed Northumberland Lady Waterford Hall and Gallery TD12 4TJ Housing an unique collection of 19th Century watercolour murals & artworks and much more besides! [email protected] Explore, experience and discover in these @heatherslawlr heatherslawlightrailway two fascinating, family-friendly museums. www.heatherslawlightrailway.co.uk 01890 820 338 [email protected] www.ford-and-etal.co.uk

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Lavender Tearooms Newly refurbished - Good food and ales Pub lunches - Evening restaurant menu at Etal Function room (available for hire) ~ Village Shop & Post Office ~ Family Friendly Nr Cornhill~on~Tweed TD12 4TN Re-opening June 2018 www.thelavendertearooms.org.uk Etal, Cornhill-on-Tweed, TD12 4TL E-mail:[email protected] [email protected] Tel: 01890 820761 01890 820 200

31 The Holy Island of Lindisfarne is often described as “The Jewel of the Northumberland Coast”. It is only accessible across a causeway at low tide. Plenty of family fun to be had at

In the 7th Century, it was one of the great seats of Christian learning in Western Europe and was where the beautiful Lindisfarne were Sites this summer! written. Adjacent to the ruins of the Benedictine Priory, destroyed by Henry VIII, is a Visitor Centre commemorating the life of the monks. The stones from the Priory were used to build the unforgettable There is so much to do at English Heritage properties on the Northumberland coast this Lindisfarne Castle. summer. We have packed programme of family friendly events including storytelling, interactive hands on activity, outdoor theatre and living history. What can I do? • Discover the history of the island - the founding of the priory in 635, the story of St. Cuthbert, the and Viking raids on the island. Visit Lindisfarne Castle (run by the National Trust), the Easter Adventure Quest The Story of Lindisfarne Don’t miss Dunstanburgh Castle Priory (run by English Heritage) and Lindisfarne Heritage Centre to Warkworth Castle Lindisfarne Priory Famous for its romantic views and its rich history, no holiday to the see a facsimile of the Gospels. Fri 30 Mar - Mon 2 April, 11am - 5pm Tue 31 Jul - Thu 2 Aug & Northumberland coast would be Tue 28 - Thu 30 Aug, 11am, 1pm & 3pm • Enjoy the fantastic birdlife. The mud and sand flats around Holy Telephone: 01665 711 423 complete without a visit to the www.English-heritage.org.uk/warkworth Telephone: 01289 389 200 magnifi cent remains of Dunstanburgh Island are the most extensive in north-east England and have been www.English-heritage.org.uk/lindisfarne Castle. Standing on a remote headland designated a National Nature Reserve and Special Protection Area for St George’s Pageant Return of the Redcoats the Castle was a powerful statement of raw military power when it was built birds. Warkworth Castle Berwick Barracks during the reign of Edward II by Earl • Explore the rocky shore on the south-east corner of the island (an Sat 21 - Sun 22 Apr, 11am – 5pm Sat 4 - Sun 5 Aug, 11am – 5pm Thomas of Lancaster in 1313. Telephone: 01661 711 423 Telephone: 01289 304 493 excellent example of boulder shore ecology). Lots of unusual marine Check opening times and prices www.English-heritage.org.uk/warkworth www.English-heritage.org.uk/berwickbarracks animals can be found beneath boulders at Holy Island, such as brittle Telephone: 01665 576 231 www.English-heritage.org.uk/dunstanburgh stars and top shells. Go Medieval Medieval Season: Fool School • Visit the extensive dune system, home to a rich variety of plant-life Lindisfarne Priory Warkworth Castle including Viper’s bugloss, bloody cranesbill and the unique Lindisfarne Sat 26 - Mon 28 May, 11am – 5pm Tue 7 - Wed 8 Aug, 11am – 5pm There’s lots to do at other English Helleborine. Telephone: 01289 389 200 Telephone: 01665 711 423 Heritage Sites elsewhere in the region - www.English-heritage.org.uk/lindisfarne www.English-heritage.or,g.uk/warkworth here are some highlights. • Call in at ‘Window on Wild Lindisfarne’ Interpretation Centre. • Visit ’s historic garden near the Castle. Robin Hood Music at the Priory Zoolab Animal Encounters • Admire the view from the top of the lookout tower on The Heugh. Warkworth Castle Lindisfarne Priory , Castle & Gardens Sat 26 - Mon 28 May, 11am – 4pm Sat 11 - Sun 12 Aug, 11am - 5pm Sat 26 May - Sun 3 Jun, 11am - 5pm Maggie Jary Telephone: 01665 711 423 Telephone: 01289 389 200 www.English-heritage.org.uk/warkworth www.English-heritage.org.uk/lindisfarne Archaeology Discovery Chesters Roman Fort Stories & Sword School Medieval Season: Fighting Knights Sat 26 May - Sun 3 Jun, 11am - 5pm Lindisfarne Priory Warkworth Castle Robin Hood’s Greatest Tue 24 - Wed 25 Jul, 11am – 5pm Tue 14 - Wed 15 Aug & Adventure Telephone: 01289 389 200 Tue 28 - Wed 29 Aug 11am - 5pm www.English-heritage.org.uk/lindisfarne Telephone: 01665 711 423 Belsay Hall, Castle & Garden www.English-heritage.or,g.uk/warkworth Sat 21 & Sun 22 Jul, 11am - 5pm How to be a Redcoat Gladiators Berwick Barracks Medieval Season: Myths & Legends 20% OFF Holy Island is separated from the mainland by a vast system of salt Chesters Roman Fort ENTR Y VOUCHE R Mon 30 Jul - Sun 2 Sep, Warkworth Castle Sat 18 - Sun 19 Aug, 11am - 5pm Experience the unique atmosphere marshes and mudflats and is only accessible at low tide by means of a everyday 11am – 5pm Tue 21 - Wed 22 Aug, 11am - 5pm of Lindisfarne Priory on Holy Island and learn about the fascinating history causeway. You must only cross when it is safe to do so. For safe Telephone: 01289 304 493 Telephone: 01665 711 423 of the Island’s famous and the Clash of Knights origins of the Lindisfarne Gospels. crossing times visit www.holyisland.northumberland.gov.uk. These times www.English-heritage.org.uk/berwickbarracks www.English-heritage.org.uk/warkworth To find out more visit: Priory english-heritage.org.uk/lindisfarnepriory 0370 333 1181 are also displayed at either side of the causeway. Sat 18 - Sun 19 August, 11am - 5pm or telephone Holy Island can be reached by the 477 bus from Berwick Medieval Season: Falconry Stories & Sword School but because the causeway is tidal, the bus timetable Warkworth Castle Lindisfarne Priory Knights’ Tournament

changes daily. The bus timetable can be found at Beware! Tue 31 Jul - Wed 1 Aug, 11am – 5pm Tue 21 - Wed 22 Aug, 11am - 5pm 1 Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens 018/ M2

www.perrymansbuses.co.uk or scan this QR code. Telephone: 01665 711 423 th No or

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Pirri-pirri bur, a native of New Zealand, was first recorded on Holy Island Sat 25 - Mon 27 August, 11am - 5pm f: www.English-heritage.org.uk/warkworth www.English-heritage.org.uk/lindisfarne Re in the early 1900s and is found throughout the dune system. It can be New for 2018 - Holy Island Shuttle a problem as the burs cling to clothing and dogs. Please keep to Terms and Conditions :

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: Valid until 31 December 2018 y: Car Park and Lindisfarne Castle. See page 22 for more details rt Number in pa Visitor postcode 32 Plenty of family fun to be had at English Heritage Sites this summer!

There is so much to do at English Heritage properties on the Northumberland coast this summer. We have packed programme of family friendly events including storytelling, interactive hands on activity, outdoor theatre and living history.

Easter Adventure Quest The Story of Lindisfarne Don’t miss Dunstanburgh Castle Warkworth Castle Lindisfarne Priory Famous for its romantic views and its rich history, no holiday to the Fri 30 Mar - Mon 2 April, 11am - 5pm Tue 31 Jul - Thu 2 Aug & Northumberland coast would be Telephone: 01665 711 423 Tue 28 - Thu 30 Aug, 11am, 1pm & 3pm complete without a visit to the www.English-heritage.org.uk/warkworth Telephone: 01289 389 200 magnifi cent remains of Dunstanburgh www.English-heritage.org.uk/lindisfarne Castle. Standing on a remote headland St George’s Pageant Return of the Redcoats the Castle was a powerful statement of raw military power when it was built Warkworth Castle Berwick Barracks during the reign of Edward II by Earl Sat 21 - Sun 22 Apr, 11am – 5pm Sat 4 - Sun 5 Aug, 11am – 5pm Thomas of Lancaster in 1313. Telephone: 01661 711 423 Telephone: 01289 304 493 Check opening times and prices www.English-heritage.org.uk/warkworth www.English-heritage.org.uk/berwickbarracks Telephone: 01665 576 231 www.English-heritage.org.uk/dunstanburgh Go Medieval Medieval Season: Fool School Lindisfarne Priory Warkworth Castle Sat 26 - Mon 28 May, 11am – 5pm Tue 7 - Wed 8 Aug, 11am – 5pm There’s lots to do at other English Telephone: 01289 389 200 Telephone: 01665 711 423 Heritage Sites elsewhere in the region - www.English-heritage.org.uk/lindisfarne www.English-heritage.or,g.uk/warkworth here are some highlights.

Robin Hood Music at the Priory Zoolab Animal Encounters Warkworth Castle Lindisfarne Priory Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens Sat 26 - Mon 28 May, 11am – 4pm Sat 11 - Sun 12 Aug, 11am - 5pm Sat 26 May - Sun 3 Jun, 11am - 5pm Telephone: 01665 711 423 Telephone: 01289 389 200 www.English-heritage.org.uk/warkworth www.English-heritage.org.uk/lindisfarne Archaeology Discovery Chesters Roman Fort Stories & Sword School Medieval Season: Fighting Knights Sat 26 May - Sun 3 Jun, 11am - 5pm Lindisfarne Priory Warkworth Castle Robin Hood’s Greatest Tue 24 - Wed 25 Jul, 11am – 5pm Tue 14 - Wed 15 Aug & Adventure Telephone: 01289 389 200 Tue 28 - Wed 29 Aug 11am - 5pm www.English-heritage.org.uk/lindisfarne Telephone: 01665 711 423 Belsay Hall, Castle & Garden www.English-heritage.or,g.uk/warkworth Sat 21 & Sun 22 Jul, 11am - 5pm How to be a Redcoat Gladiators Berwick Barracks Medieval Season: Myths & Legends 20% OFF Chesters Roman Fort ENTR Y VOUCHE R Mon 30 Jul - Sun 2 Sep, Warkworth Castle Sat 18 - Sun 19 Aug, 11am - 5pm Experience the unique atmosphere everyday 11am – 5pm Tue 21 - Wed 22 Aug, 11am - 5pm of Lindisfarne Priory on Holy Island and learn about the fascinating history Telephone: 01289 304 493 Telephone: 01665 711 423 of the Island’s famous Saints and the Clash of Knights origins of the Lindisfarne Gospels. www.English-heritage.org.uk/berwickbarracks www.English-heritage.org.uk/warkworth To find out more visit: Tynemouth Priory english-heritage.org.uk/lindisfarnepriory 0370 333 1181 Sat 18 - Sun 19 August, 11am - 5pm or telephone Medieval Season: Falconry Stories & Sword School Warkworth Castle Lindisfarne Priory Knights’ Tournament

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: Valid until 31 December 2018 y: rt Number in pa Visitor postcode Beaches, dunes rich in flowers, rock pools, a stunning castle and a place to learn the amazing story of . What can I do? • Visit the Grace Darling Museum and the Grace Darling Monument in St Aidan’s Churchyard. 2018 is the 180th anniversary of her daring rescue. • Visit St Aidan’s Church – it’s open every day from 9am. • Explore Bamburgh Castle and see how many Farne Islands you can count from the ramparts. • Check out the Armstrong Museum, chronicling the life of Lord William Armstrong, inventor, industrialist and benefactor best known for his connection with Cragside, near Rothbury. • Pick up the Bamburgh Clue Trail from any local shop and discover the village’s rich history. • Go rockpooling below the at Harkess Rocks with a copy of the ‘Exploring the Shore’ guide. During winter you may also see divers, grebes and seaduck. • Explore the dunes to the north and east of the castle. They support a range of different plant communities as well as several nationally rare invertebrates. • For the energetic, try surfing on Bamburgh beach. • Head off on a walk along the Coast Path, inland to Belford or south to Seahouses or Beadnell. Catch the bus back to Bamburgh. Will Watson-Armstrong • Come in December to see the Christmas lights and nativity.

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34 Pretty harbour and gateway to the Farne Island’s famous grey seal and seabird colonies.

What can I do? • Visit the Farne Islands - various boat companies operate from the harbour. 1. The islands are famous for breeding seabirds. 2. Look out for Grey (Atlantic) Seal colonies. 3. Some boat trips follow the route Grace Darling and her father took during their heroic rescue in 1838. 4. National Trust rangers are on hand to chat about the Farnes’ history and wildlife. 5. Inner Farne can be easily explored by following a circular boardwalk trail around the island. 6. Land on Longstone Island, the home of Grace Darling. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/farne-islands/

• Explore the local architecture and heritage. Pick up a copy of the heritage trail leaflet from the Tourist Information Centre. • Go rockpooling on Seahouses Beach (just north of the town) - the beach is often deserted, even on sunny days and offers some of the best rockpooling in the region. • Like fish? Seahouses is well known for fish and chips. Or buy some great local seafood from Swallow Fish who smoke fish in the Seahouses Harbour - Martin Kane traditional way. Billy Shiel’s FARNE ISLAND BOAT TRIPS Dog Friendly Onboard Glad Tidings Business Licensed by the National Trust to land on the Farne Islands. Daily sailings from 10am onwards with a choice of half & full-day landing trips, 1.5hr Grey Seal Cruises & sailings to Lindisfarne.

Reservations Tel: 01665 720 308 / 720 316 Visit www.farne-islands.com for all trips and schedules.

35 Beadnell Tern colonies, an historic harbour, lime kilns, plenty of watersports and the historic St Ebba’s church. What can I do? • Explore the eighteenth century harbour and lime kilns, once the haunt of herring fishermen and smugglers. It is still used by a few local fishermen today.

• Track down the site of St Ebba’s Chapel, dedicated to the daughter of Anglo-Saxon King Aethelfrith.

• Visit the little tern and arctic tern breeding colonies at the National Trust Nature Reserve at Long Nanny estuary, a mile south of Beadnell Village. National Trust Rangers are on-hand during the breeding season.

• Walk along the golden sandy beaches of sheltered Beadnell Bay and explore the plant-rich dune systems.

• Enjoy sailing, surfing, windsurfing and kite-surfing in the bay.

• Shore dive around the reefs off Beadnell Point and view the wreck of the MV Yewglen, which ran aground in 1960.

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36 An historic National Trust fishermen’s square and a base to explore fresh and salt water wildlife. What can I do? • Discover the area’s wildlife: 1. Visit the Newton Pool freshwater Nature Reserve (just 80 metres from the shore). With its hides and disabled access it is a good place to observe migrating waders. 2. A breeding colony of terns can be found at Long Nanny Burn. The colony is wardened by the National Trust and can be found by walking north along the beach to the mouth of the burn (follow National Trust signs). 3. On the soft rock shore, look out for sponges and anemones on the overhanging rocks or go rockpooling, finding crabs and porcelain crabs. • Take a short walk to Newton Point (fantastic views out to sea and the Farne Islands on a clear day) or Embleton Bay (with the backdrop of Dunstanburgh Castle, this fine sandy beach is one of the most spectacular in England). • Explore the village: 1. Visit Low Newton Square - cream-washed cottages (built in the 19th Century for local fishermen) and an historic pub with its own micro-brewery. 2. Also look out for the unusual St Mary’s church, which dates from the end of the 19th Century. The church, originally purchased in kit form, is constructed from corrugated steel sheeting and features pretty stained glass windows.

37 Dramatic Dunstanburgh Castle, quarries, rare birdlife and lots of kippers What can I do? • Visit the harbour, built in memory of Captain Craster and to help export stone from the surrounding quarries. On your way look for rare examples of houses built with local whinstone. • Take a walk along the Coast Path to the dramatic ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle. On the way, notice the rich and unique ‘whin sill’ grasslands, home to field garlic, forget-me-nots, wild chives and wild thyme. • Visit the Arnold Memorial Northumberland Wildlife Trust Reserve (an old quarry) and see if you can spot breeding or rare migrating birds. • Buy some kippers from L Robson & Son’s smokery and make some Craster Kipper Toasties when you get home. • Take one of the two circular walking trails from Craster. 1. Craster and Howick. A 7km/4 mile trail taking in Howick Hall, the Bathing House and Cullernose Point. 2. Dunstanburgh. A 7km/4 mile trail to Dunstanburgh Castle, returning along the whin sill. Leaflets for both trails are available from Craster Tourist Information Centre. • Visit the Mick Oxley Gallery.

There is limited parking in Craster and in the summer it can fill up quickly so if you can, leave the car behind and catch the bus to Craster. There is an hourly service from May to September from the north and south and with discover, passport or family day-tickets, it’s excellent value. You can walk beyond Dunstanburgh Castle to Newton or Beadnell and catch the bus home from there.

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39 Wading birds, rocky shores, sandy beaches, fishing and a history of smuggling. What can I do? Stroll around the unspoilt fishing village and visit the Fishing Boat Inn, steeped in smuggling history.

• Look out for the rare sight of a traditional wooden fishing boat launching off the beach or being dragged ashore by tractor.

• Explore the rocky shores of the natural harbour and watch wading birds on the mudflats at low tide.

• Walk along the Coast Path and discover hidden bays with exposed geology.

• Take a picnic and find a sandy cove.

• Listen to the sea crashing through the ‘Rumbling Kern’.

• Explore Howick Hall Gardens, the home of Earl Grey, great for snowdrops in February, daffodils and crocuses in March, camellias and rhododendrons in April and spectacular formal gardens in June.

• Visit the Earl Grey tearooms for home-cooked scones and cakes.

• Take a bike ride along the National Cycle Network Route 1 - this section is mostly off-road.

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40 Estuary birds, saltmarsh and dunes, all surrounding an historic golf course and village.

What can I do? • Set off on one of the village’s heritage trails. The self-guided walks cater for all levels of fitness and vary from ¾ mile to 11 miles in length. Guidebooks are available from local outlets.

• Find the site of the old church, cut off from the town after a huge storm in 1806 changed the flow of the .

• Visit the Ferryman’s Hut – one of the smallest museums in the world.

• Explore the beach and walk or cycle around Alnmouth saltmarsh and dunes (a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest).

• Walk the Northumberland Coast Path north towards Boulmer, past the remains of the Percy Volunteers battery built to defend against Napoleon and the second oldest golf course in England. Look out for bird life on Marden Rocks. If you get as far as Craster (10 miles) you can catch the bus back.

• Search for neolithic cup markings on the hillside of Alnmouth Wall.

• Enjoy a meal or snack at one of the many cafés and public houses.

• Alnmouth has lots of annual events including volcano night, arts festival, village show and raft race.

41 A majestic medieval castle, a picturesque village and a river teeming with wildlife. What can I do? • Explore Warkworth’s rich history: There is a guidebook with lots of short walks to enjoy. • Visit the 13th Century Castle, ancient seat of the Percy family, Earls and Dukes of Northumberland. Can you find out which famous play it has appeared in? There’s 20% off if you arrive by bus. • Walk over the famous 14th Century Norman bridge and spot wildlife on the River Coquet. • Look out for 18th and 19th Century houses built in grey stone with red roofs. • Visit the Church, one of the finest Norman churches in the country with a long history. The first church on this site (along with the rest of the village) was given to the and monks of Lindisfarne in AD737 by King Ceolwulf of Northumbria. • Take a boat over to Warkworth Hermitage which houses a chapel carved in stone, a confessional and dormitory. Investigate the tragic tale of a knight named Sir Bertram. • Go birdwatching in the Coquet Estuary. Seals can often be seen in the estuary as far as Warkworth. • Explore the sand dune grassland backing onto Alnmouth Bay – designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. There’s a picnic site too if you fancy taking some lunch along.

42 Amble and Druridge Bay Eyemouth and St Abbs Amble is known as the ‘friendliest port’. Druridge Bay has Eyemouth is a vibrant fishing community with a rich ten miles of fantastic sandy beaches, dunes and pools to history, friendly seals and a sandy beach. St Abbs has a explore, a rich history and amazing freshwater spectacular marine reserve, cliff dwelling seabird colonies birdwatching reserves. and a rocky harbour. What can I do? What can I do? • Visit Druridge Bay Country Park, with its beautiful beach and sand • Research the history of the town at the Eyemouth Museum, and dunes, as well as the 100 acre Ladyburn Lake surrounded by woods explore the tapestry commemorating the fishing disaster of 1881. and meadows. • Visit the Eyemouth Maritime Centre. Many of the craft are unique and • Between May and September take a boat trip out of Amble Harbour are the last known examples of their kind anywhere in the world. around the RSPB reserve of Coquet Island (no landing is allowed), home to colonies of puffins, eider ducks and the sole UK stronghold • Visit Gunsgreen House and find out about 18th Century smuggling for roseate terns, Britain’s rarest breeding seabird. along this part of the coast.

• Research the Bay’s history - from St. Cuthbert being offered the • Check out the working harbour – the second largest inshore fishing Bishopric of Lindisfarne at Coquet Island to resistance to a Nuclear port (fishing remains the mainstay of the local economy). You can power station in the 1980s. The area also has a past of open cast often see seals hoping for easy fish! coal mining and was fortified against invasion during WW2 (anti-tank measures can still be seen along the coast). • Do a seashore safari with staff from the St. Abbs and Eyemouth Marine Reserve. • Go rockpooling at Hadston Carrs or Marden rocks along the beach to the north or from the Low Hauxley Nature Reserve. • Take the Eyemouth town trail. • Hire a bike. There are many options for circular and linear routes • St Abb’s Bay’s crystal clear water and diverse marine life make this from Amble. 8km stretch of the Berwickshire and North Northumberland Coast • Go fishing - there are charter boats operating out of the harbour. European Marine Site a great place for snorkelling and scuba diving. • Visit the many nature reserves: Hauxley, East Chevington, Druridge St Abb’s Head offers panoramic views, a small Nature Centre and a Pools, Cresswell Pond and Ellington Pond. great view of the breeding seabird colony at the National Trust for Scotland’s St Abb’s Nature Reserve.

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Alnwick Newbiggin-by-the-Sea is a hidden gem on the south Historic Castle with Harry Potter connections, famous east coast of Northumberland. It offers a magnificent garden and the best shopping street in Britain (according sweeping bay with a sandy beach and is home to both the to Google). oldest operational lifeboat station and the first permanent offshore sculpture in the country. What can I do? • Visit Alnwick Castle, home to the Duke of Northumberland’s family, What can I do? the Percys, for over 700 years. The second largest inhabited castle in • The Maritime Centre is a splendid visitor attraction offering a cafe England and often referred to as ‘The Windsor of the North’. with spectacular sea views, frequently changing art exhibitions, a • The Alnwick Garden has something for families and gardeners alike. shop selling local goods and a fascinating museum celebrating the So much to explore with its wonderful water features including the lifesaving, fishing and community activities of the village throughout Grand Cascade, the enormous tree house sitting high in the trees – a its history. magical dining experience and the intriguing Poison Garden.

• The imposing 13th century St Bartholemew’s church sitting on the • Call in at Barter Books, one of the largest secondhand bookshops headland has been a beacon for mariners for hundreds of years and in Britain, located within a listed Victorian Railway Station. Browse it is rumoured an earlier structure was a stopping off point for monks through the books, have a coffee or something to eat in one of the on their journeys between Holy Island and . old waiting rooms. • Bailiffgate Museum - presenting the history of Alnwick and district. • The Newbiggin Art Trail is a free, all weather trail containing over Six specially themed displays capture the unique heritage of this 60 pieces of original art. Guides to the trail are available from the historic region. Maritime Centre where the trail starts. Walking the whole trail takes about two hours but it can be done in shorter sections. • Have a stroll around this town with its beautiful cobbled streets and variety of individual shops and eating places.

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44 Publications The AONB Partnership’s publications are aimed at helping people understand the nature and work of the Partnership. Northumberland Coast Path Official Guidebook We have produced several guidebooks aimed at helping visitors and local people appreciate, understand and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

Our newest publication is “Birdwatching on the Northumberland Coast”. This 72 page guidebook is fully illustrated with stunning photography. It breaks the Northumberland coast into bite-size pieces and suggests itineraries for visiting birdwatchers. The book also includes a pictorial guide to the birds of the Farne Islands and full checklist of species Northumberland Coast AONB Partnership 9 781873 402382 recorded on the coast. It costs £7.95.

Other guidebooks in the series, which cost £4 each, include: • The Underwater World of Northumberland and Berwickshire: This 40-page guidebook explains the amazing wealth of marine life within PASSPRT the Berwickshire and North Northumberland European Marine Site.

• Explore the Geology and Landscape of the Northumberland Coast AONB: This guidebook provides an introduction to the formation of the coastal landscape, Northumberland’s journey to its present position on the world map, the events which shaped it during this long journey and the origin and make up of coastal rocks.

• Explore the Archaeology of the Northumberland Coast AONB and Heritage Coast: This guidebook is divided into two parts. The first examines each of the major periods of human activity on the coast highlighting the important sites. The second part includes a series of maps showing access arrangements for those sites of different periods in each area.

HOUSE & GARDENS • Exploring the Plantlife of the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: This guidebook is a simple guide to exploring the plantlife of some of the more interesting and unusual habitats on the Northumberland coast.

If you are planning on walking the Northumberland Coast Path, you may wish to obtain a copy of the Coast Path Passport - alongside the Official Guide Book - which allows you to record your journey, claim a A ROBERT ADAM MASTERPIECE completion certificate and qualify for a free half pint of beer at the end!

One of Scotland’s finest stately homes, this Robert Adam If you don’t want to walk so far, we’ve also created a series of three masterpiece is a ‘must-see’ with exquisite interiors, fine Circular Trail Leaflets, all of which radiate from the Northumberland Coast art, embroidery, china and furniture collections. Path: Craster, Dunstanburgh and Belford. They cost 50p each and are Set in acres of tranquil parkland with lakeside and available from local TICs. woodland walks, stunning gardens, outdoor art exhibitions, café, play area and holiday cottages. Want to know what we are doing on a monthly basis? Sign up for our ‘Coastal Views’ e-newsletter at www.northumberlandcoastaonb.org/ Open Easter weekend, and then 4 May to 1 October newsletter and it will be delivered direct to your inbox. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. House: 12.00pm to 5.00pm (last entry at 4.15pm) The full range of publications can be found on our website: Gardens & Cafe: 11.00am to 5.00pm www.northumberlandcoastaonb.org and can be purchased online from APPROX 15 MINS FROM MELROSE & KELSO. there. The booklets are also available from local Tourist Information 1HR FROM EDINBURGH & BERWICK-UPON-TWEED. Centres. www.mellerstain.com MELLERSTAIN HOUSE, GORDON, SCOTTISH BORDERS TD3 6LG TEL: 01573 410225 | [email protected] Scottish Charity Number: SC011009

45 Family Fun

Word Search - I See! C B C E H C S Q U H G L P E Z H W X Agonising Anagrams O K R C I O M C U R L E W X K E E Z All of these anagrams are part of our AONB family. N C I O M A K J C A U S E W A Y C C How many can you solve? S E N A C S Y C R A S T E R I Z T A (Clue - look at the opposite page)! E T O S H T C O B L E K X V J Y X S 1. Hen Preston Inn R A I T E E Q C U L L E R N O S E T 2. Lala Mary Vet V C D C S E C O L K L P W B E R N L 3. Diana Whish Roll A E R A W R M A K Z N U W F V S C E 4. Beach Currish Other T A P R I I X W C A M P I N G C D U I N J E C N B Z L L B C H A P E L S 5. Del Shin Limp O S S M K G C Y C L I N G D H A I X 6. Barn Dance Short Moult N A O H C U T H B E R T U C R A B R Colour the Castle! CAMPING CETACEANS CRASTER We have lots of castles on the Northumberland Coast, but none quite like this one. CASTLE COASTCARE CRINOID Colour it in and send us a picture of it when you’re finished. CAUSEWAY COBLE CULLERNOSE

CULLERNOSE COASTEERING CURLEW

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CHESWICK CRAB CYCLING

Beach Treasure Hunt Supply each child with a list (can be a written list or a list with pictures) and a bucket in which they can collect their treasures. Have your kids hunt for driftwood, shells, rocks, crabs, something round, something blue, a feather, etc. The list can be as long or as short as you feel your child will be able to handle.

We’d love to see your photographs and pictures of your visit or holiday to the Northumberland Coast AONB. You can email them to us at info@ northumberlandcoastaonb.org or post them on our Facebook or Twitter pages: www.facebook.com/northumberlandcoastaonb www.twitter.com/northcoastaonb

46 Coast Northumberland 6. Hills Mendip 5. Harbour Chichester 4. Hills Howardian 3. Valley Tamar 2. North 1. Agonising Anagrams Answers Top Tips Berwick Low Newton • Walk the walls of the border town of Berwick. • Take in a sundowner at The Ship at Low Newton by the Sea. • Start your day early and pack more in. • Wandering around the beach huts.

Spittal Craster: • Ditch the car - walk, you see things that would normally go unnoticed. • Eat a crab sandwich! • Fresh air and friendliness everywhere! • Have a kipper roll.

Cocklawburn: Boulmer and Howick • Pack a picnic and head for a beautiful beach. • Hunt for hardy herbaceous plants at Howick Hall. • Areas of peaceful and pretty scenery to relax in. • Take your walking boots and walk!

Holy Island: Alnmouth: • Check the tide times before you go. • Use local shops and talk to the locals! They are lovely people and make • Walk to the quieter Snook end of Holy Island. sure you miss nothing. • Go off the beaten track and see what you find. Bamburgh: • Definitely visit Bamburgh Castle - it oozes charm and ghosts. Warkworth • Experience dawn on Bamburgh beach. • The real castles are so evocative of adventure and tales of derring do - wonderful! • Research local events so you don’t miss them. Seahouses and the Farne Islands: • Take a camera, binoculars and a hat. • Take a good selection of clothing to cover all weathers. Amble • Ice cream from Spurrelis in Amble while looking over the harbour. A feast for the senses. Beadnell • Eat local food. • The perfect place to spend a sunny beach day. • Evenings - fantastic stars with no light pollution. Wow!

47 Tell us about your visit and you could win a wonderful two night break on the Northumberland Coast!

1. Which of the following best describes your trip?  Local resident (Living within the AONB)  Day trip from home (Living outside the AONB)  Staying overnight in holiday accommodation within the AONB  Staying overnight in holiday accommodation outside of the AONB  Day trip from staying with friends or relatives

2. If you are away from home, how long are you staying?......

3. How many people in your party? Adults ...... Children ...... Dogs ......

4. What age bracket do you fit into? 16-24  25-34  35-44  (the person filling the form in) 45-59  60+ 

5. We would like to know how reading this visitor guide has changed your visit. Please tell us about three things you have done (or done differently) as a result of reading this guide. (For example, Win a fabulous two night stay in this “we took the bus to Craster” or “we visited Warkworth Castle”). beautiful shepherds hut at the award 1. …………………………………………………………………………………………… winning ‘Laverock Law Cottages’ in North Northumberland’. 2. …………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. …………………………………………………………………………………………… This unique and exciting prize is courtesy of Harvest and Dave Harris- Jones who offer cosy, beautiful and homely holiday accommodation. 6. Please tell us about your favourite places or things to do on the Northumberland Coast and Laverock Law is located just five miles from the coast at the foot of we’ll tell people about them in next year’s guide. the rolling Kyloe Hills. Finest beach ...... Favourite castle ...... Best place to eat ...... Yummiest ice cream ...... Best tourist attraction (museum, castle or nature reserve etc) ...... Nicest village in the AONB ...... Favourite pub ...... Best shop ...... Favourite walk ...... Best fish and chips ......

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Address: ...... The ‘Harvest Hut’ is in a superb location surrounded by trees and with some great views out towards the , offering you the most ...... amazing and stunning sunsets, starry dark skies and the opportunity Email: ...... to relax, step back from the rigours of life and watch the wildlife around you. As well as the holiday, Harvest and Dave will provide you with a fantastic homemade cake and bottle of bubbly to help The information supplied will be used by the Northumberland Coast AONB Partnership and our partner organisations to help us manage tourism in a sustainable way. Please tick this box if you do not want to receive information from the Northumberland Coast you celebrate your win and a selection of local foods so that you can AONB Partnership or Laverock Law Cottages. We will not share your information with any other third parties. enjoy some of the fantastic tastes that Northumberland has to offer. Terms and Conditions: Prize valid for twelve months upon notification of winning. Prize is subject to availability and choice and excludes Bank Holidays. Prize excludes travel to and from Laverock Law Cottages. Management decision is final. Don’t take our word for it, listen to our guests - ‘’This place was amazing!! Harvest, was so welcoming, the hut is simply great! In such Enter online at: www.northumberlandcoastaonb.org/visitorguide a beautiful location. If you are looking for a place to just get away and or send your completed questionnaire to: Northumberland Coast AONB Partnership, County Hall, relax then this is the place for you!’’ Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2EF www.laverocklawcottages.co.uk

Northumberland Coast AONB Partnership, c/o County Hall, Morpeth NE61 2EF Email: [email protected] www.northumberlandcoastaonb.org Photos: Raine Bryant, Ian Cook, Gavin Duthie, David Feige, Catherine Gray, Harvest Harris-Jones, Maggie Jary, Martin Kane, Ian Kille, Tim Melling, Iain Robson, Janet Scott, Valerie Seaward, Will Watson-Armstrong, Ben Wayman, Phil Wightman Main Map: Marcus Byron Designed and produced by Command Print Ltd., Amble - 01665 713 899 Compiled, edited and published by the Northumberland Coast AONB Partnership.

Information contained within this guide is deemed to be correct at the time of going to print (February 2018). Every effort has been made to ensure that information given is accurate. Where appropriate, you should check the information is still valid before making a specific journey or completing final plans. The Northumberland Coast AONB Partnership accepts no responsibility for loss, injury or inconvenience sustained as a result of information contained in this guide. Inclusion in the guide is not a recommendation of the AONB Partnership.