England Coast Path - North East Section South Bents to Amble
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
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
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 - Cresswell to Newbiggin Point
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
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.
Holwick and Cullernose Point from Craster
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
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
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.
Rock to Doxford and Fallodon
Departure from Rennington (Northumberland)
Hamlet of Rock easy walking round picturesque Doxford and Fallodon Halls. The walk is close to the A1 but is peacefully a world away. Great views of the picturesque Doxford Hall lake and the adjacent ancient settlement. Fallodon Hall is very beautifully laid out and has much history as well as an excellent walled garden
Embleton to Dunstanburgh Castle
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.
England Coast Path - Cambois to Blyth Promenade
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
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.
The Angel's Way : Seaton Sluice to Chester-le-Street
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
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
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.
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