Walk the Northumberland Coastal path this summer

Northumberland Coast Path - Guided Walks 2011

The Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership is once more offering the chance to walk the Northumberland Coast Path this summer with the path originator, Iain Robson.

Each Wednesday between 27th July and 31st August, Iain will lead a walk along a section of the path in the company of a coastal expert, maybe a botanist, geologist, ranger or birdwatcher. You can choose to do one section or them all, it’s up to you.

The start time for each section coincides with the arrival of a bus and we will return to our starting point by bus. With fantastic ticket deals available, why not leave the car at home and use the bus to join us?

Details of each of the stages can be found below, the walks are all free, but you will need your bus fare. We have given brief public transport information, but you can plan your journey at www.travelinenortheast.info

Booking is essential, you can book by phone on 01665 511206 or by email to coastaonb@northumberland.gov.uk

Stage 1: 27th July Cresswell to Warkworth 10.5 miles (5 hours)

Start: 09:45 Cresswell Ices to coincide with the arrival of the No. 1 from Ashington (change here from Newcastle)
Return on the 15:52 472/1 to Ellington or to Newcastle on the 16:12 518 service

Stage 2: 3rd August Warkworth to Craster 13 miles (6.5 hours)

Start 10:15 Warkworth Market Cross to coincide with the arrival of the 518 from Alnwick and Newcastle.
Return on the 16:41 501 to Alnwick/Newcastle

Stage 3: 10th August Craster to Seahouses 9.5 miles (5 hours)

Start 09:20 Craster TIC to coincide with the arrival of the 501 from Alnwick/Newcastle
Return on the 15:47 401 to Alnwick and Newcastle via Craster

Stage 4: 17th August Seahouses to Belford 10.5 miles (5 1/2 hours)

Start 10:00 Seahouses TIC to coincide with the arrival of the 501 from Alnwick/Newcastle.
Return to Seahouses on 15:43 501 or 15.32 505 to Alnwick/Newcastle

Stage 5: 24th August Belford to Fenwick 7 miles (4 hours)

Start 1030 Belford Market Cross to coincide with the arrival of the 505 from Alnwick/Newcastle
Return to Alnwick/Newcastle via Belford on 15.23 505 service

Stage 6: 31st August Fenwick to Berwick-upon-Tweed 12 miles (6 hours)

Start 1030 Fenwick A1 Bus Stop to coincide with the arrival of the 505 from Alnwick/Newcastle
Return on 1705 505 service to Alnwick/Newcastle via Fenwick.

For further information or to book your place call 01665 511206 or email coastaonb@northumberland.gov.uk or visit the website www.northumberlandcoastaonb.org