Current as of: November 7, 2019 - 09:44 Valid for departures: From September 12, 2019 to December 31, 2030 Walking the Northumberland Coast Trip Notes Ways to Travel: Self-Guided Holidays 9 Days Land only Trip Code: Destinations: United Kingdom Min age: 2 W08NH Leisurely / Programmes: Walking & Trekking Moderate Trip Overview On our 8 night holiday you will complete the full 62mi/100km of the Northumberland Coast Path, walking from Cresswell to Berwick-upon-Tweed, accompanied every day with fabulous coastal views over wide sandy beaches. Along the way you'll discover the history of the area through the castles of Alnwick, Bamburgh, Dunstanburgh and Warkworth; the shing village of Craster and the Anglo-Saxon settlement of Berwick. Passing through Nature Reserves you'll nd an amazing variety of wildlife, particularly birds. At a Glance Accommodation in a range of hotels and inns, including a stay on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. Countries visited: United Kingdom Adult min age: 2 Itinerary Land Only Start City: Warkworth End City: Berwick Upon Tweed Land Only Itinerary Day 1 Arrive in Warkworth Arrive in Warkworth and take a stroll around the town and the medieval Warkworth Castle, with fabulous river and coastal views from the walls. Stay 3 nights here. Day 2 Alnwick and Hulne Priory walk Today explore Alnwick and its world-famous castle, with its 14th century keep, world-class formal gardens and ‘Capability’ Brown landscaping. Enjoy a delightful circular walk around Hulne Park with its woodlands, cave, 13th century Priory and the River Aln that runs through the town. Meals included: Breakfast Distance covered: 15 km / 9 miles Day 3 Cresswell to Warkworth Take the local bus to Ellington and head out to Cresswell to take your rst steps along the Northumberland Coast Path. With spectacular views over wide sandy beaches, backed by sand dunes, you head north along the coast towards Amble, with its marina, then back to Warkworth along the River Coquet. Meals included: Breakfast Distance covered: 19 km / 12 miles Day 4 Warkworth to Howick The route today follows the Coast Path north through Alnmouth and along past more wide sandy beaches and rocky headlands to Howick. Pass through the seaside village of Boulmer, close to RAF Boulmer, home to the UK’s Aerospace Surveillance and Control System Force Command. Meals included: Breakfast Distance covered: 19 km / 12 miles Day 5 Howick to High Newton by the Sea Walk along the coast to the north, passing through the shing village of Craster, famous for its kipper smoking. You could visit the Arnold Memorial Nature Reserve while you’re in Craster or head on to Dunstanburgh and its dramatic castle ruins that sit on a remote headland. Continue on to overnight in High Newton by the Sea. Meals included: Breakfast Distance covered: 15 km / 9 miles Day 6 High Newton by the Sea to Bamburgh Today's walk takes you along the coast to one of the most iconic views in the British Isles – Bamburgh Castle. Few vistas compare to the wide beach and castle backdrop at dusk but there’s coastal and inland walking to be enjoyed along the way with shing villages, rocky headlands and spectacular beaches. Meals included: Breakfast Distance covered: 18 km / 11 miles Day 7 Bamburgh to Holy Island (Lindisfarne) Continue your journey north to Holy Island today (partly by local bus) to the end of the tidal causeway before heading over to the island and exploring its National Nature Reserve. Overnight on Holy Island. Meals included: Breakfast Distance covered: 19 km / 12 miles Day 8 Holy Island (Lindisfarne) to Berwick-upon-Tweed Back over the tidal causeway from Holy Island, you continue north along the Northumberland Coast Path towards Berwick- upon-Tweed, England’s northernmost town that sits at the mouth of the River Tweed. Originally an Anglo-Saxon settlement, Berwick is a market town with centuries of history, including its Georgian Town Hall, Elizabethan ramparts, Britain’s earliest barracks buildings and 13th century Berwick Castle. For the art historians, Dewars Lane, as well as other Berwick locations, was painted by L.S. Lowry in the 1930s. Meals included: Breakfast Distance covered: 21 km / 13 miles Day 9 Depart after breakfast Meals included: Breakfast Accommodation Hotels You will stay in a variety of hotels including a 5 star village pub & inn and a 18th-century hotel which was once visited by Charles Dickens. Where a single supplement is available, paying for a single only guarantees a room for single use. It does not always mean a twin or double room will be provided for sole occupancy. Single supplement from $399.90 USD Food & Transport Weather & Seasonality Joining Instructions Full joining instructions including local emergency numbers will be sent to you as part of our Final Joining Instructions. If you do not receive these at least a week before departure, or require them earlier please contact our ofce or your travel agent. Location start: Warkworth Location end: Berwick-upon-Tweed What to Take Practical Information Visa United Kingdom US passport holders do not need visas for this trip. Other nationalities should check with the relevant embassies.? For further travel advice please visit U.S. State Department at https://www.state.gov/travelers/ Visa regulations can change without notice: please check the current regulations in good time to obtain a visa if one is required. Vaccination United Kingdom No vaccinations are obligatory. Travel health can often be something people forget about before going away, but a little preparation and knowledge can go a? long way to help you stay t and healthy while abroad. The above information can change at short notice; as we are not quali ed to answer all your questions about travel health we? strongly recommend you contact your Medical Professional or a Travel Health Clinic at least 8 weeks prior to departure for up-to- date information. Please note: vaccinations that are routinely recommended to residents of North America or Australasia?are not considered to form part of the travel health advice, and you should ensure these are kept up to date where necessary. For additional information please visit: Centers for Disease Control C.D.C at https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel Insurance - are you adequately covered? It is a condition of joining any of our holidays that you must be fully insured against medical and personal accident risks (to include? repatriation costs and air ambulance or helicopter rescue services where appropriate). On arrival in destination for your trip, you? will be asked to present details to your leader or local representative of your policy. If you are resident of the United States, we recommend the Travelex Travel Select travel insurance policy, this is specically designed to cover all?activities on your trip. If arranging your own policy please ensure that you are covered for all activities that are part of the trip,?optional activities that you intend to take part in and/or on high altitude itineraries, that you are covered up to the maximum?altitude of the trip. Local Time United Kingdom's Timezone: Europe/London GMT (GMT +00:00) Electricity United Kingdom's Electricity: 220-240V. 50Hz. You will need a 3 pinned type G plug. Money Important Information On all guided trips Although our leaders are well trained to deal with different capabilities, if they have any concerns about someone’s ability to safely? partake in an activity, or their impact on other people’s enjoyment, we authorize them to take necessary action which, in some? circumstances, may involve asking someone to miss that activity. Although rarely enforced, by booking this trip you agree to section 5 of our Booking Conditions which clearly states that our? leaders have the authority to do this. In these circumstances we will ensure anyone sitting out is safely provided for and offered? alternative options where possible. Refunds will not be provided for activities missed and customers may be liable for additional? costs incurred. On all trips In booking this trip you should be con dent in your ability to participate in all activities described in these Trip Notes. 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