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England Coast Path - North East Section South Bents to Amble
Visorando Member
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.
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.
Holwick and Cullernose Point from Craster
4.31 mi
+171 ft
-171 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Craster (Northumberland)
A leisurely Northumberland walk that offers the chace to visit Holwick Hall (NT) and also explores a section of the North Sea Coast. The route follows a section of the Northumberland Coast Path.
From Craster to Dunstanburgh Castle
4.42 mi
+105 ft
-89 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Craster (Northumberland)
A great easy circular walk starting from the village of Craster and passing by the famous castle of Dunstanburgh and the sand dune of Embleton. Dog friendy.
Dunstanburgh Castle from Craster
2.90 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Craster (Northumberland)
A very short and easy amble along the shoreline to the dramatic Dunstanburgh Castle. For these reasons it is very popular.
Embleton to Dunstanburgh Castle
5.23 mi
+157 ft
-154 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Embleton (Northumberland)
An easy circular walk to Dunstanburgh Castle from Embleton Village via the beach in Embleton Bay and returning on quiet farm roads. This walk has a little more interest than its companion walk from the ever popular Craster.
Lordenshaw Hill Fort, The Simonside Hills and Burgh Hill
8.16 mi
+1,316 ft
-1,306 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Hollinghill (Northumberland)
A circular walk with a lot of interest. From the prehistoric rock art, bronze age burial cairns and iron age hill fort at Lordenshaw, to the lovely scenic walk over the Simonside hills, to the iron age hill fort overlooking Great Tosson through to the tranquil return through the Simonside forest.
England Coast Path - Cresswell to Newbiggin Point
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.
Brough Law, Cochrane Pike and Turf Knowe
5.15 mi
+1,083 ft
-1,086 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ingram (Northumberland)
Escape the hordes and enjoy some archaeological delights
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.
TEMPLE THORNTON 6.3 MILES
6.30 mi
+305 ft
-318 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Hartburn (Northumberland)
The walk starts from the entrance to Meldon Hall Gardens close to Hartburn, Northumberland. The location is steeped in history having been passed from the last Saxon Earl of Northumberland to the Knights Templar and the Knights Hospitaler. Passing on the route Angerton hall built in1842 by John Dobson, Low Angerton where the ruins of a 16th century bastle can be seen and Meldon Church which dates from around 1200
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 - 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.
A circuit of Doddington Moor
3.74 mi
+394 ft
-390 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Doddington (Northumberland)
A short Northumberland walk that offers some great views south to the Cheviot Hills. Doddington Moor is home to a stone circle and many ancient cup and ring markings on stones spread across the area.
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