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Walking Holiday on one of Northern
England's Long Distance Walking Trails
St Oswald's Way
Holy Island Lindisfarne to Hexham
Via the Northumberland coast towns of Bamburgh, Seahouses , Dunstanburgh Castle, Craster, Alnmouth and Warkworth. The River Coquet valley, Fetton, Brinkburn Priory, Rothbury, Northumberland National Park, and Kirkwhelpington.
101 miles, 162 kms, long
and one of UK's long
distance way-marked
walking trails. The walking
holiday begins on the
Northumberland coast at
the Holy Island of
Lindisfarne, famous for its
ruined abbey and fine
castle, and follows the
St Cuthbert's Way
before heading back to the
Northumberland coast to
Warkworth via Bamburgh
Castle. The walking trail
then heads inland
following the course of the
River Coquet for a short
distance. The hiking tour
passes through the edge of
the Northumberland
National Park before
meeting up with
Hadrian's Wall Path.
7 nights, 6 days walking
Total Distance:
101 miles
Min/max daily distance:
14/21 miles
Average Daily distance:
17 miles
Grading:
moderate
Features:
Lindisfarne Holy Island
Bamburgh Castle
This walk connects with:
St Cuthbert's Way
Hadrian's Wall Path
St Oswald's Way walking trail is clearly way-marked to provide reassurance on your hiking vacation in Northern England. This is a popular walking tour and we have carefully selected comfortable accommodation to ensure you are well rested each night after a busy day hiking and sightseeing.
You can take rest days en-route to explore galleries, museums and the
fine selection of shops, restaurants and pubs.
There is an option to extend your holiday and spend an extra day walking
the Northumberland Coast Path south for 10 miles (17 km) from Berwick-on-Tweed
to Lindisfarne.
Holy Island, Lindisfarne, is one of western Europe's most important Christian
sites. The first abbey on the site dates back to 635AD. The priory that
now stands in ruins dates back to the 11th century. The castle on the
island dates back to Henry VIII, is now run by the National Trust and
well worth a visit. This island is a special place with so much to see
it is a great place to extend your stay.
To start your walking holiday on St Oswald's Way walking trail you make your own way to Holy Island, Lindisfarne in Northern England. We can assist with coach or train transfers if necessary. Car parking is available for the duration of your self-guided walking holiday on St Oswald's Way.
St Oswald's Way starts by crossing back to the mainland from Lindisfarne and takes the same route as the St Cuthbert's Way for a short distance. The walking route takes a short optional detour to visit St Cuthbert's Grave. The hiking trail passes through the town of Belford and then follows the south of Budle Bay with views back to Holy Island, Lindisfarne. Bamburgh Castle dates back to the Iron Age and is one of the most impressive castles on the Northumberland Coast.
Walking on from Bamburgh, the St Oswald's Way follows the Northumberland Coast all the way to Craster. The Farne Islands can be seen just off the coast. Why not take a boat trip to see the birdlife from the historic fishing village of Seahouses. Before reaching Craster, famous for its kippers and fortified pele tower, the walking trail passes the ruins of the large 14th century Dunstanburgh Castle.
Walking on from Craster the St Oswald's Way follows the Northumberland coast all the way to Warkworth. At Howick there is an 18th century bathing house once used by the Grey family famous for Earl Grey Tea. The great house of Howick Hall is just off the path and is well worth visiting. The port of Alnmouth on the River Aln was known as the smuggling capital of the north coast England. Warkworth on the mouth of the River Coquet has an interesting castle and fine shops and pubs.
Day 5:
Warkworth to Rothbury. 18 miles 29
km
The St Oswald's Way heads inland from Warkworth along the fast flowing
River Coquet, famous for trout and salmon, and soon passes Warkworth Castle.
Otters have also been seen on the river, which the St Oswald's Way crosses
at Weldon Bridge via an 18th century bridge. The walking trail then passes
Cragside, one or northern England's finest country houses and well worth
a visit.
Rothbury is a busy little town with pubs, shops and a fine bridge. The St Oswald's Way leaves the River Coquet and heads south into the more remote Northumberland National Park with its heather clad moors and woodlands. At Lordenshaws there are the remains of an Iron Age fort and rock carvings. Walking on from Knowesgate the hiking route enters rolling countryside until you reach Kirkwhelpington and the River Wansbeck.
Walking on from Kirkwhelpington, the hiking trail heads south through remote farmland. Just past the village of Great Whittington, with its old windmill, the St Oswald's Way joins Hadrian's Wall Path. Hadrian's Wall was built by the Roman Emperor Hadrian in 122 and runs across England from the west to the east coast.
Day 8: Depart
after breakfast
or extend your holiday walking and spend some time exploring Hadrian's
Wall Path,
west to Carlisle or east to Newcastle upon Tyne.
We can transfer you to your car or station.
What's included
in your UK walking holiday
on St Oswald's Way
- accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
- room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
- daily luggage transfer
- support should there be any problems on route
- detailed itineraries and maps
- St Oswald's Way guide book
Why not combine this walking holiday with a hiking tour in another part of the UK. Our staff will be happy to advise and arrange necessary transfers.
This walking holiday in the UK operates year round and in either direction.
Short walking breaks are also available, with 2 or 3 days walking. Just select the part of the path you want to walk.
We have no minimum party size. We pride ourselves on not cancelling holidays due to minimum numbers.
Optional Extras
for your UK Walking Holiday
on the St Oswald's Way
- upgrade to the region's most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
- transfers back to car or station
- parking facilities
- rest days
- inn to inn walks
7 nights from £439 per
person
double occupancy
All prices subject to change
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By Car to Lindisfarne or Hexham where parking is available
By Train / Bus to Berwick-upon-Tweed or Hexham
