St Oswald's Way - Countryside Section
Hike St Oswald's Way at your own pace on a self-guided walking holiday along its inland half. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
St Oswald's Way - Countryside Section
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A deeply historic walk featuring important landmarks associated with the 7th century King of Northumbria.
From £540 per person
St Oswald’s Way links some of the most important sites associated with St Oswald, the 7th century King of Northumbria. Commencing from the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, St Oswald’s Way follows the coastline of Northumberland past many impressive castles, fishing villages and old market towns, exploring a varied landscape of sandy beaches, heather-clad moors, pine-scented forests, rich farmland and tranquil riverbanks.
The walk also boasts a wealth of history to be discovered, including the ancient town of Bamburgh, St Oswald’s Church in Heavenfield, an Iron Age hillfort at Lordenshaws and even parts of the iconic Hadrian’s Wall are visited 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.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
From £560 per person
The countryside section of St. Oswald’s Way begins in the ancient village of Warkworth and continues inland towards Hadrian’s Wall and the village of Chollerford. The walk links some of the places associated with St. Oswald, passing through pretty valleys, agricultural land and charming towns and villages along the way, before joining with the iconic Hadrian’s Wall Path.
The trail then follows the famous wall to the holiday’s end point in Chollerford, where the Roman Fort of Cilurnum provides a fascinating end to a walk rich in history.
Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
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OSWI1 | From Warkworth to Chollerford(L) | 3 days walking | £560 | |
OSWI2 | From Warkworth to Chollerford(L) | 4 days walking | £690 | |
OSWI3 | From Warkworth to Chollerford(L) | 5 days walking | £830 |