Northumberland Coast Path

Northumberland Coast Path

A self-guided walking holiday along the coast of Northumberland, visiting the Holy Island of Lindisfarne.

3 to 11 nights
28-74 miles
Easy to Strenuous

From £340 per person

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About the trail

The Northumberland Coast Path walking holiday tours wild, unspoilt countryside, where castle ruins loom on the headands above long beaches of golden sand.

This gentle, low-level walk is predominantly coastal but arcs inland once — to enjoy stunning views of the coast from St Cuthbert’s Cave — but otherwise clings to the Northumbrian shoreline. Castles adorn the rocky cliffs, and at low tide, you can make your way across a tidal causeway to Holy Island to explore the extensive ruins of Lindisfarne Priory.

With plenty of beach walking between bustling seaside towns, this is a pretty, approachable and friendly section of the England Coast Path. It covers 74 miles, but we also offer a Highlights tour that spans 28 miles and hits our absolute favourite sections along the way.

We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to experience the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.

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  • This route includes dog friendly tour options Northumberland Coast Path
  • South Northumberland Coast Path
  • This route includes dog friendly tour options Northumberland Coast Highlights

Dog friendly tours available

Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.

About this route

5 to 11 nights
74 miles
Easy to Demanding / Strenuous
2nd January to 24th December
Includes Dog-Friendly Tours

From £650 per person

Northumberland Coast Path

This holiday option explores the length of the Northumberland Coast Path along 72 miles of incredible terrain, from the town of Cresswell up to Berwick-upon-Tweed near the Scottish border.

Walk along golden beaches beneath ruined castles towering on the headlands. The Northumberland Coast Path tours a wild, unspoilt region full of history, winding northwards and showcasing everything this lesser-known trail has to offer.

This route can be walked in the opposite direction upon request. Please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.

Available tours

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
NOCP1 From Cresswell(T) to Berwick-upon-Tweed 5 nights, 4 days walking Demanding / Strenuous £650
NOCP2 From Cresswell(T) to Berwick-upon-Tweed 6 nights, 5 days walking Demanding £775
NOCP3 From Cresswell(T) to Berwick-upon-Tweed 7 nights, 6 days walking Moderate / Demanding £900
NOCP4 From Cresswell(T) to Berwick-upon-Tweed 8 nights, 7 days walking Moderate £1025
NOCP5 From Cresswell(T) to Berwick-upon-Tweed 10 nights, 9 days walking Easy / Moderate £1275
NOCP6 From Cresswell(T) to Berwick-upon-Tweed 11 nights, 10 days walking Easy £1405
"Lindisfarne Castle" by Andrew Eastwood (2023) "Lindisfarne Castle" by Andrew Eastwood (2023)
"Just outside of Alunmouth" by Judyann Mccarthy (2022) "Just outside of Alunmouth" by Judyann Mccarthy (2022)
"Warkworth to Alnwick" by Jake and Elizabeth Scowcroft (2021) "Warkworth to Alnwick" by Jake and Elizabeth Scowcroft (2021)
"Bamburgh Castle" by Jake and Elizabeth Scowcroft (2021) "Bamburgh Castle" by Jake and Elizabeth Scowcroft (2021)
"Craster to Beadnell" by Jake and Elizabeth Scowcroft (2021) "Craster to Beadnell" by Jake and Elizabeth Scowcroft (2021)
"Beadnell to Bamburgh" by Jake and Elizabeth Scowcroft (2021) "Beadnell to Bamburgh" by Jake and Elizabeth Scowcroft (2021)
"Craster to Beadnell" by Jake and Elizabeth Scowcroft (2021) "Craster to Beadnell" by Jake and Elizabeth Scowcroft (2021)
"Alnwick to Craster" by Jake and Elizabeth Scowcroft (2021) "Alnwick to Craster" by Jake and Elizabeth Scowcroft (2021)
"Alnwick to Craster" by Jake and Elizabeth Scowcroft (2021) "Alnwick to Craster" by Jake and Elizabeth Scowcroft (2021)
"Bamburgh Castle" by Jennifer Buck (2021) "Bamburgh Castle" by Jennifer Buck (2021)
"Dunstanburgh Castle from Craster" by Bob Parkinson (2020) "Dunstanburgh Castle from Craster" by Bob Parkinson (2020)
"Spittal Sands" by Bob Parkinson (2020) "Spittal Sands" by Bob Parkinson (2020)
"Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve" by Bob Parkinson (2020) "Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve" by Bob Parkinson (2020)
"Starling at Seahouses Harbour" by Petra Cullmann (2019) "Starling at Seahouses Harbour" by Petra Cullmann (2019)
"Puffins on Farne Island" by Petra Cullmann (2019) "Puffins on Farne Island" by Petra Cullmann (2019)
"Pie at the Ship Inn" by Petra Cullmann (2019) "Pie at the Ship Inn" by Petra Cullmann (2019)
"Berwick" by Sacha Cooper (2018) "Berwick" by Sacha Cooper (2018)
"Crossing to Holy Island" by Sacha Cooper (2018) "Crossing to Holy Island" by Sacha Cooper (2018)
"Looking toward Bamburgh from Holy Island" by Marty and Jane Holski (2018) "Looking toward Bamburgh from Holy Island" by Marty and Jane Holski (2018)
"View from Dunstanburgh Castle" By Pauline Ellington (2018) "View from Dunstanburgh Castle" By Pauline Ellington (2018)
"Approaching Dunstanburgh Castle" by Pauline Ellington (2018) "Approaching Dunstanburgh Castle" by Pauline Ellington (2018)
"Cannon at Bamburgh Castle" by Pauline Ellington (2018) "Cannon at Bamburgh Castle" by Pauline Ellington (2018)
"Bamburgh Castle from Seahouses" by Pauline Ellington (2018) "Bamburgh Castle from Seahouses" by Pauline Ellington (2018)
"Rusty Crow" by Pauline Ellington (2018) "Rusty Crow" by Pauline Ellington (2018)
"On the Way to Holy Island" by Jill Sandford (2018) "On the Way to Holy Island" by Jill Sandford (2018)

Customer reviews from the Northumberland Coast Path

“Very enjoyable and well organised. All the beaches were lovely, with the walk to Bamburgh Castle the best. The walk from Belford to Lindisfarne via the Pilgrim's Route was excellent.”
Mr Marlow, UK
“Historical and scenic.”
Dr Hacking, Canada
“I had some really nice, large rooms this trip and the quality was very good throughout. If that was down to your booker, thank you very much (otherwise I just got lucky!)”
Mr Garlick, UK
“The holiday was well planned and went according to plan.”
Mr Narbrough, UK
“Let me start by telling you that we very much enjoyed our holidays. It was well organised, the walks were beautiful and we met very kind people almost everywhere. We wouldn’t hesitate to book holidays with you again or to advise it to other people in the Netherlands.”
Mrs Mulder, Netherlands
“The best holiday yet with Contours.”
Mr Prendergrast, UK
“This was our first walking holiday, and based on this, we will do more. The planning done by Contours made the experience seamless and allowed us to enjoy the experience.”
Mr Holski, Canada
“A really enjoyable holiday, thank you.”
Mr Cook, UK
“Brilliant. Lovely walk. Very well organised. This was our third holiday with Contours and we have two more in the pipeline.”
Prof Creighton, UK
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