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England Coast Path - Cresswell to Newbiggin Point
Visorando Member
4.44 mi
+16 ft
-23 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Cresswell (Northumberland)
From Cresswell, the England Coast path continues to wind its way across the dunes but for much of the walk you will see the Newbiggin Power Station up ahead, the first suggestion of the North East's industrial heritage. The walk finishes at the Newbiggin Maritime Centre which provides information on the maritime history of the area. This is a walk of contrasts.
England Coast Path - Newbiggin to Cambois
4.55 mi
+26 ft
-36 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Newbiggin by the Sea (Northumberland)
This section of the England Coast Path begins at the Newbiggin Maritime Centre and then follows the promenade to the Needles Eye. After this the path continues to hug the coast where care needs to be taken as there is erosion here. The walk ends at North Blyth, an industrial area which includes the dock and mouth of the River Blyth if you wish to explore further.
England Coast Path - Cambois to Blyth Promenade
6.04 mi
+33 ft
-39 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from East Bedlington (Northumberland)
This one way walk is part of the English Coast Path. It is an easy walk around River Blyth however does include a strech across fields and along the north bank of the River Blyth which can be muddy. The walk ends in Blyth where the walk can be extended to the beach rather than finishing on the Quayside.
England Coast Path - Druridge Bay Country Park to Cresswell
4.64 mi
+49 ft
-23 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from East Chevington (Northumberland)
This walk along the dunes and golden sandy beach passes a number of nature reserves. There is an abundance of wildlife but also grazing animals along this stretch, it is nature at its best.
England Coast Path - Blyth Harbour to Seaton Sluice
3.50 mi
+33 ft
-3 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Blyth (Northumberland)
This section of the English Coast Path begins at the Quayside which hosted the Tall Ships in 2016, then continues through Ridley Park to the beach with its colourful beach huts, and then follows the Eve Black Way through the dunes to Seaton Sluice.
England Coast Path - North East Section South Bents to Amble
38.50 mi
+377 ft
-364 ft
10 days
Difficult
Departure from Amble By the Sea (Northumberland)
From the stunning Souter Lighthouse to the small fishing harbour at Amble, this section of the route passes many monuments and includes a ferry ride across the Tyne. Industry, tourist sites, lovely beaches and history are all covered in this section of the walk. The walk involves paved foothpaths as well as dirt footpaths and sand dunes. Many of the sections are accessible and details are given in the individual section details.
England Coast Path - Amble to Druridge Bay Country Park
4.29 mi
+30 ft
-10 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Amble By the Sea (Northumberland)
Amble marks the start (or end) of the England Coast Path, however this will be extended further into Northumberland in time. Amble is known as the 'friendliest port' and is a good place to explore before starting the walk along the dunes with stunning beaches and nature reserves to explore along the way.
The Angel's Way : Seaton Sluice to Chester-le-Street
34.73 mi
+1,453 ft
-1,381 ft
3 days
Moderate
Departure from Seaton Valley (Northumberland)
Follow the "The Christian crossroads of the British Isles" from Seaton Sluice to Chester-le-Street and explore the heritage along the way. This route can be divided into sections in regard to your physical abilities.
Seaton Sluice to Holywell - Angel's Way
2.76 mi
+82 ft
-3 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Seaton Valley (Northumberland)
This path is part of the Angel's Way, one of the Northern Saints' pilgrimage routes which starts in Seaton Sluice and end in Chester-le-Street. This section passes Seaton Delaval Hall, the Church of Our Lady, and the Holywell which gives the village its name.
England Coast Path - Seaton Sluice to St Mary's Lighthouse
1.92 mi
+20 ft
-59 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Seaton Valley (Northumberland)
This section of the England Coast Path is deliberately short so that a visit to Seaton Delaval Hall can be included as well as a visit to St Mary's Lighthouse (tides permitting). The route passes the villages of Seaton Sluice, Hartley and Old Hartley along cliff tops.
England Coast Path - St Mary's Lighthouse to Tynemouth Priory
4.74 mi
+95 ft
-56 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from North Tyneside (England)
This section of the England Coast Path starts at St Mary's Lighthouse and follows the coast through Whitley Bay and Cullercoats finishing at Tynemouth Priory. The walk itself follows the cliff tops for some time and then the promenade. However for those requiring pavements, the first part of the walk can follow the road rather than the cliff tops. This walk can be done in either direction as a section of the England Coast Path (or as an out and back).
Holywell to Backworth - Angel's Way
3.59 mi
+125 ft
-23 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Seaton Valley (Northumberland)
This is the section of the Angel's Way one of the Northern Saints' pilgrimage routes which starts in Holywell and ends in Backworth. This section is rural passing through agricultural land.
This can be combined with the previous section (Seaton Sluice to Holywell) or the next section (Backworth to Killingworth) for a longer walk.
Bellasis bridge
4.90 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Stannington (Northumberland)
Broadly flat 5 mile walk starting in a layby 200 metres from Bellasis bridge (see practical information).
Note: Do not be tempted to park on the grass, as there are many hidden ditches and gulleysYou will also have to cross the River Pont on stepping stones, but these are very secure.The river is just a narrow trickle at the moment (August 2025).Not passable in a wet winter.
Backworth to Killingworth - Angel's Way
4.02 mi
+75 ft
-82 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from North Tyneside (England)
This is a section of the Angel's Way. It starts in Backworth and follows a rural route passing the ruins of Burradon Tower. After that, it passes through Burradon, Camperdown and Killingworth finishing at the picturesque Killingworth Lake.
Killingworth to Gosforth - Angel's Way
3.33 mi
+49 ft
-59 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from North Tyneside (England)
This urban section of the Angel's Way is broken up with a walk around Gosforth Golf Course and optionally the Gosforth Nature Reserve, finishing at the Brandling Villa.
England Coast Path - Tynemouth Priory to South Shields
4.37 mi
+75 ft
-115 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from North Tyneside (England)
This section of the England Coast path takes in some amazing views of the Tyne from both the south and north banks. It begins at the historic Tynemouth Priory, follows the quays along North Shields, taking the ferry across to South Shields affording some great views back across the Tyne to Tynemouth Priory at the end of the walk.
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