Generally easy walking with few ascents / descents, but perhaps the occasional long day.
The season for this holiday is:
01 March 2024 - 31 October 2024
01 March 2025 - 31 October 2025
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6 nights: 01 March 2024 - 31 October 2024 & 01 March 2025 - 31 October 2025
Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above
Starting | Price | Single room |
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1 - 31 Mar 2024 | £960 | £350 |
1 Apr - 31 May 2024 | £985 | £375 |
1 Jun - 30 Sep 2024 | £1025 | £390 |
1 - 25 Oct 2024 | £980 | £370 |
1 - 31 Mar 2025 | £1000 | £365 |
1 Apr - 31 May 2025 | £1025 | £390 |
1 Jun - 30 Sep 2025 | £1070 | £410 |
1 - 25 Oct 2025 | £1020 | £385 |
3rd & 4th person discount | -£50 to -£73 | |
Single traveller supplement | £50 to £73 |
Included travel: transfer Beadnell-Warkworth (if driving) OR from Alnmouth railway station to Warkworth
Please note: dogs are not permitted on Inntravel holidays
6 nights, staying at The Cookie Jar: 01 March 2024 - 31 October 2024 & 01 March 2025 - 31 October 2025
Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above
Starting | Price | Single room |
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1 Mar - 30 Apr 2024 | £1140 | £555 |
1 - 31 May 2024 | £1190 | £570 |
1 Jun - 30 Sep 2024 | £1210 | £585 |
1 - 25 Oct 2024 | £1170 | £570 |
1 Mar - 30 Apr 2025 | £1190 | £580 |
1 - 31 May 2025 | £1240 | £595 |
1 Jun - 30 Sep 2025 | £1260 | £610 |
1 - 25 Oct 2025 | £1220 | £595 |
3rd & 4th person discount | -£50 to -£73 | |
Single traveller supplement | £50 to £73 |
Included travel: transfer Beadnell-Warkworth (if driving) OR from Alnmouth railway station to Warkworth
Please note: dogs are not permitted on Inntravel holidays
Room upgrades (£ per person per night)
Warkworth House Hotel, Warkworth | ||
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Superior Suite: 01 Mar - 31 Oct 2024 | £9 | |
Superior Suite: 01 Mar - 31 Oct 2025 | £9 |
Beadnell Towers, Beadnell | ||
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'Delightful': 01 Mar - 31 Oct 2024 | £29 | |
'Delightful': 01 Mar - 31 Oct 2025 | £30 | |
'Heritage': 01 Mar - 31 Oct 2024 | £53 | |
'Heritage': 01 Mar - 31 Oct 2025 | £55 |
Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room
Greycroft, Alnwick (B&B) | Double room | Single room |
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01 Mar - 31 Oct 2024 | £97 | £128 |
01 Mar - 31 Oct 2025 | £101 | £133 |
Beadnell Towers, Beadnell (B&B) | Double room | Single room |
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01 Mar - 31 Mar 2024 | £135 | £253 |
01 Apr - 31 May 2024 | £145 | £270 |
01 Jun - 31 Aug 2024 | £160 | £305 |
01 Sep - 31 Oct 2024 | £140 | £265 |
01 Mar - 31 Mar 2025 | £145 | £268 |
01 Apr - 31 May 2025 | £155 | £285 |
01 Jun - 31 Aug 2025 | £170 | £325 |
01 Sep - 31 Oct 2025 | £150 | £280 |
Room upgrades (£ per person per night)
Warkworth House Hotel, Warkworth | ||
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Superior Suite: 01 Mar - 31 Oct 2024 | £9 | |
Superior Suite: 01 Mar - 31 Oct 2025 | £9 |
Beadnell Towers, Beadnell | ||
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'Delightful': 01 Mar - 31 Oct 2024 | £29 | |
'Delightful': 01 Mar - 31 Oct 2025 | £30 | |
'Heritage': 01 Mar - 31 Oct 2024 | £53 | |
'Heritage': 01 Mar - 31 Oct 2025 | £55 |
Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room
The Cookie Jar, Alnwick (B&B) | Double room | Single room |
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01 Mar - 31 Oct 2024 | £165 | £330 |
01 Mar - 31 Oct 2025 | £175 | £350 |
Beadnell Towers, Beadnell (B&B) | Double room | Single room |
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01 Mar - 31 Mar 2024 | £135 | £253 |
01 Apr - 31 May 2024 | £145 | £270 |
01 Jun - 31 Aug 2024 | £160 | £305 |
01 Sep - 31 Oct 2024 | £140 | £265 |
01 Mar - 31 Mar 2025 | £145 | £268 |
01 Apr - 31 May 2025 | £155 | £285 |
01 Jun - 31 Aug 2025 | £170 | £325 |
01 Sep - 31 Oct 2025 | £150 | £280 |
Connecting travel options - via Alnmouth
Outward route | Price per person |
Latest arrival time |
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taxi Alnmouth station to hotel (0h10) | included | flexible |
Homeward route | Price per person |
Earliest departure time |
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taxi hotel to Alnmouth station (0h45) | £9 | flexible |
Connecting travel options - via Berwick station
Outward route | ||
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not recommended in this direction |
Homeward route | Price per person |
Earliest departure time |
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taxi hotel to Berwick station (0h45) | £20-£21 | flexible |
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Another wonderful, stress free holiday courtesy of Inntravel - thankyou
strongly recommend
-boat trip to the Farne islands April- July if you want to see nesting birds such as puffins artic terns/gullimots
- getting English heritage membership for the year to allow maximum opportunity to enjoy all the castles etc with the free admission
- make the option to leave car at Beadnall on 1st day and transfer to Warkworth more obvious.
We had a great time in Northumberland. A beautiful area of the country with wide open beaches and skies with quiet peaceful places. The welcomes we received were lovely, everyone was very friendly and helpful.
The walks were just right. The weather was a little grey and cloudly to begin with but as the week progressed the sun came out and the countryside looked beautiful. One of the highlights of our trip was the walk in Hulne Park. We had an extra night at Greycroft and we are so pleased that gave us the oppurtunity to visit the park.
We enjoyed seeing the atmospheric castles from the outside and visited Bamborough Castle which was very interesting.
We intend to visit Northumberland again in the future.
Very much enjoyed this my first walking holiday. Being able to walk along the beaches with the tide out was a special treat. The Hulne Park circuit in Alnwick was also very special, with the beautiful woods and no noise, just nature at its best.
Another wonderful, stress free holiday courtesy of Inntravel - thankyou
strongly recommend
-boat trip to the Farne islands April- July if you want to see nesting birds such as puffins artic terns/gullimots
- getting English heritage membership for the year to allow maximum opportunity to enjoy all the castles etc with the free admission
- make the option to leave car at Beadnall on 1st day and transfer to Warkworth more obvious.
We had a great time in Northumberland. A beautiful area of the country with wide open beaches and skies with quiet peaceful places. The welcomes we received were lovely, everyone was very friendly and helpful.
The walks were just right. The weather was a little grey and cloudly to begin with but as the week progressed the sun came out and the countryside looked beautiful. One of the highlights of our trip was the walk in Hulne Park. We had an extra night at Greycroft and we are so pleased that gave us the oppurtunity to visit the park.
We enjoyed seeing the atmospheric castles from the outside and visited Bamborough Castle which was very interesting.
We intend to visit Northumberland again in the future.
Very much enjoyed this my first walking holiday. Being able to walk along the beaches with the tide out was a special treat. The Hulne Park circuit in Alnwick was also very special, with the beautiful woods and no noise, just nature at its best.
Coastal walks were stunning-we were very lucky with the weather! Hotels were all very comfortable. Having walked from Warkworth to Alnwick, a bath at The Cookie Jar was like heaven! The staff in the hotels were all very friendly and helpful.
Highlights:
Plenty of good places to eat locally in all three locations.
Hauxley Nature Reserve.
The Alnwick Gardens.
Billy Shiel's Farne Island & Lindisfarne boat trip.
We have always wanted to visit this beautiful and very historic area and was not disappointed; it has also spurred us on to trying out further UK locations with Inntravel. All the arrangements worked perfectly and, as usual, the choice of accommodation was excellent. The walking routes were not onerous and often led to stunning beaches. We were also delighted to see such good public transport (and well referenced in the guidance notes) which enabled us to change our itinerary when the weather was a tad wet! Such a friendly area too as we met many fellow travellers.
This is a great walking holiday for those looking for open skies, empty beaches and scenic walks, without hills and with little chance of going astray. There is interest in the castles, birds and small seaside villages and towns. The boat trip was a good experience with a good commentary and time taken to see the seals and seabirds. Time on Lindisfarne limited and very few options for coffee or melas there so worth booking ahead for castle or priory and taking own food so you can do justice to one of those iconic attractions. We also managed a day at Cragside from Alnwick using bus there and taxi return. Bus service along the coast is great.
The hotels offer great food, particularly the cookie jar and Beadnall towers and the included meals were exceptional. Another great holiday Thank you Inntravel
Perhaps we were lucky with the weather and tides (could Inntravel perhaps provide more information on the tides?) but we walked along the beach every day apart from Alnwick. It was sunny and magical. We decided to do a boat trip to Lindisfarne from Seahouses which was excellent taking in the Farne Islands with seals and some birds. Billy Shiels gave an excellent trip and would recommend it to everyone. We had 2 hours on Lindisfarne. There were some lovely tea shops in Amble and Alnmouth.
This holiday provides a great balance of manageable walking with sight seeing. Alnwick Gardens are not to be missed. We really appreciated a restful cup of tea in the garden at the Cookie Jar afterwards. The food there was top quality. The highlight of our stay was the boat trip round the Farne Islands where we saw gannets diving - so exciting.
This trip was a great balance of beautiful old towns, charming accommodation, good food, wonderful beach, dune, and farm land walks, and fascinating castles. The mix in the itinerary keep every day refreshing.
What a brilliant holiday! We were so impressed with the quality of the accommodation, service and food. The walking was terrific and we enjoyed the option to walk along the beaches when the tide was out. The route guidance was spot on and we very much appreciated the additional recommendations of sights to see and places to eat, as well as the historical notes for background.
A really excellent holiday with spectacular views and lovely beach walks. The hotels were all excellent, and we really cannot fault the overall experience.
A very interesting itinerary with the magnificent Northumbrian coastline and its castles. Excellent hotels en route with hearty suppers.
HIGHLIGHTS & TIPS: Enjoyed the short walk from Warkworth to Amble along the riverside with interesting sculptures. There is a TSB cash link in the high street there. Alnwick Castle Gardens. The Cookie Jar was outstandingly good with a warm, welcoming staff. Barter Books the quirky secondhand bookshop at the old station. Walking amongst the wildflowers alongside the sand dunes. A tasty lunch with a cool cider at The Ship Inn at Newton by the Sea.
We did back to back walking tours and each was different but exceptional. After a few tours we have stopped expecting something to go wrong. As usual all arrangements went like clockwork. There was new staff at a couple hotels that were not familiar with Inntravel arrangements but this was easily sorted out and there were no other problems. If there has been rain before walking the Trails of the Riverbank, it will be very muddy in numerous places. If the tides are in your favor do walk the beaches on the Northumberland Coast and Castles. Very enjoyable walking in both areas.
Lovely range of castles, easy walking with a variety of interests served
Three excellent hotels staffed by very friendly helpful people. Bedrooms comfortable and good food. Good suggestions for walks and visits. Another very enjoyable holiday. Thank you.
The Village Tearooms in Alnmouth was delightful. All the castles were fascinating to explore. We saw wobbly lambs and calves as we walked to Alnwick, and magical windswept sands along the beach en route to Bamburgh. Low tide beach walks were a balm and early spring meant that the blackthorn blossoms and daffodils and blue scilla were everywhere.
reliable accommodation and food
The 3rd time I've booked with InnTravel and once again the attention to detail and planning were top notch. The hotels chosen by InnTravel were wonderful and luggage transfers went without a hitch. A lovely relaxing holiday.
Holy Island is a must experience! It is a very special place which shouldn't be missed - be careful though when the tide is high all the businesses closed! Be careful - bring supplies!
We had not visited Northumberland before and loved the wide open spaces, rolling fields, castles and the many birds. It is well worth spending time visiting Alnwick castle and Bamburgh as both use modern technology as well as traditional ways to convey their interesting history. We would recommend taking an extra day to see Holy Island as we did, to allow sufficient time to see this as well.
Great opportunity to see the sand dune flora. Beautiful views.
This holiday has everything - fascinating history, amazing wildlife, easy coastal walking, great places to stay and good food. There were many highlights - Hauxley Nature Reserve, the coastal walking, Alnwick Garden - the rose garden was magnificent, full of colour and perfume, the castles. Our walk on the northern shore of Lindisfarne was accompanied by the sound of the singing seals which was simply magical, so glad we booked the extra day to go there.
A most enjoyable walking holiday in a beautiful part of the country. It was extremely well-organised but at the same time very flexible. This was my first trip with Inntravel but it certainly won't be my last.
Excellent holiday that met all expectations. Would recommend this route with minor exception. Last day Craster to Bamburgh is much better walking on the beach (if the tide is out!!) than following the exact route of the coastal path.
The walking was brilliant. The beaches were stunning and being able to walk most of the way along them at the water's edge was a definite highlight. The castles gave a real sense of history and Dunstanburgh was a highlight for us with a very special atmosphere.
Quick tip: It's always worth checking whether restaurants will take bookings as sometimes the info provided can be out of date.
The weather was wonderful!
Recommend the walk in Hulne Park, Alnwick
This was another excellent Inntravel holiday. Some highlights were the flowers (cranesbill and orchids) in the dunes between Hauxley and Amble, three long walks on near-deserted beaches, sitting on a seat to the north of Seahouses looking out at the Farne Islands eating crab baguettes, lunch on a seat at the Emmanual Head Daymark on Holy Island where we were at last free from traffic noise.
Before the holiday we spent some time on the web and phone choosing and booking restaurants in Warkworth and Alnwick. This was time well spent. Our booking for a Saturday evening special at Bertram's in Warkworth was cancelled because of a staff shortage but the hotel was able to fit us in. Their food was reasonable but the helpings too large. In Alnwick we ate in Caffé Tirreno (they do take phone reservations and are open on Monday evenings), Sherkhan and Lilburns. All were welcoming, friendly and with excellent food. Beadnell Towers is very dog friendly. People who prefer to keep their distance from canine guests at meal times, including breakfast, should ask to be seated in the restaurant rather than the bar.
Overall a very beautiful area and the walking was generally fairly easy. Accommodation was good, food wonderful.
An excellent and well organised walking holiday - the hotels were very welcoming and the walking was excellent with very detailed notes. We would definitely recommend this holiday.
A very enjoyable holiday, with a good mixture of coastal & farmland walking. The Northumberland coastline is stunning & this walk gives the opportunity to explore it, in all its glory. Very little road walking & lots of wildlife on view. The hotels we stayed in were very good quality & the day spent in Alnwick provides a different option mid-walk. Overall, one of our favourite holidays & will definitely look to book something else in the near future.
All in all, a wonderful holiday! We were so grateful for the route suggestions and detailed guidance that allowed us to make the most of six glorious days in this beautiful part of the world.
Very enjoyable holiday, with beautiful countryside and beaches.
It was well worth upgrading to the Cookie Jar. The highlights for our holiday were unquestionably our two nights in Alnwick at the Cookie Jar, Alnwick Castle & Gardens, Lindisfarne and the walk from Warkworth to Alnmouth. ( The weather played an important part - our walk from Craster to Beadnell was spoilt by the very strong winds from the North.)
You may wish to investigate the Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel at Embleton as an alternagive/upgrade to Beadnell Towers for those who prefer a more peaceful atmosphere.
Perfect introduction to Northumberland's beaches and castles. Greycroft is an outstanding b&b and was a highlight. Evening meals in Anwick (particularly the first evening) should be booked in advance. Sunday and Monday nights in particular as many places are closed. Don't miss the wonderful Barter Books in Alnwick. We were pleased to have an extra day in Anwick for the Garden and Castle and in Beadnell for the amazing Farne Islands.
All the hotels were excellent with very friendly staff, comfortable rooms and great locations. The suggested walks were great with plenty of details to prevent us from getting lost. Both taxi drivers were punctual & very friendly. All in all everything ran like clockwork and to plan. Would highly recommend Mumbai Flavours Indian restaurant in Alnwick for a delicious curry. Alnwick gardens, including the Poison Garden tour, was also a highlight, as was Barter Books also in Alnwick. The Grace Darling Museum in Bamburgh was really interesting & Billy Shiel's 90min Grey Seal Cruise trip around the Farne Islands was brilliant.
A great holiday, made better by good weather! Daily distances were comfortable giving us time to explore en route. Interesting destinations and delightful scenery.
We found Lindisfarne a little underwhelming and crowded. despite that a very enjoyable holiday with wonderful wildlife, walking, history and interest. In particular we found the locals incredibly friendly and willing to chat and very helpful with advice, directions and general support.
Excellent holiday. Would highly recommend it.
Our first Inntravel holiday as a whole family, now our adult kids want to get in on the act. A lovely holiday with great walking and scenery. I would especially recommend the Greycroft option in Alnwick. Fantastic welcome!
Varied countryside with a mixture of beach, dune, a superbly maintained country park and inland walking. Castles galore for optional visits and an interesting nature reserve.
Easy walking on or by glorious beaches with comfortable accommodation.
Excellent walking holiday with good notes and tips
The fantastic beaches from Craster to Bamburgh, the huge expanses of pristine sand, dramatic skies and views of the castles were our highlights.
By far the highlight of the holiday was our stay in The Cookie Jar. It is a delightful small hotel with a highly skilled manager and staff who clearly enjoy providing a top class service for guests. We'd recommend Bertram's as a great place to eat: both for sweet treats and also for light, but delicious early evening meals - better than Warkworth House Hotel restaurant that was very mediocre. In Bamburgh we'd recommend the Copper Kettle for great, flavoursome and wholesome homecooking.
Enjoyed the walks along the beach, helped by the mostly good weather, and the birdlife. Greycroft was excellent. Had a very good meal at Bertram's Bistro in Warkworth and at Sherkhan in Alnwick.
We did the walk from Bamburgh to Budle Bay on the last day. It was absolutely stunning and we were able to walk on an almost deserted stretch of beach. The length of the walks made it possible to explore the local attractions without rushing eg Amble, plus the amazing castles at Warkworth, Alnwick, Dunstanburgh and Bamburgh.
It was wonderful to walk for miles on the clean sandy beaches, which we chose to do barefoot. We were lucky to be on most of the beaches during low tides, and were also lucky to have dry cool weather. This aspect of the holiday was more important to us than exploring the history of the castles, although the castles were visually striking. The boat trip was a great option: it was good to get the experience of being at sea, and to see seals and other wildlife close up.
In Warkworth, we would recommend eating at Betram's, and booking in advance, because they are popular. They provided us with an excellent vegan packed lunch on a Sunday, which we asked them for on Saturday evening.
We did like the ability to go for a walk along the river from the hotel in Warkworth in the evening after dinner. Alnwick was great, the castle, the garden and Hulne park. Walked 11miles without even leaving the town! Loved all the castles, and the history. We got to Holy Island early and were jolly glad we had done as it got very crowded later in the day. The weather was great all week and we spent a fair amount of time reading in the sand dunes as well as walking!
I think we were lucky with the tides, but to walk barefooted along the beach and dipping our feet into the sea as we approached Bamburgh was amazing.
Terrific holiday - lucky with the weather and the tides for Lindisfarne. Walking along such a wonderful coast was an eye-opener - lovely golden sandy beaches with virtually no-one on them - so different from Cornwall - better too but don't tell Visit Cornwall we said so! So much to do that we were very glad we booked extra nights. Would definitely recommend.
We made the mistake of taking a taxi down to Amble for dinner (at the Old Boat House) on the first night, then finding we couldn't get a taxi back! We did get a bus back, but it's important to remember it's a relatively rural area so public transport isn't guaranteed, so book your taxi home in advance if you need one. The advice about booking restaurants ahead of time was useful - we know other (non-Inntravel) guests at Greycroft were unable to find anywhere in Alnwick, so ended going home early. Di Sopra and The Treehouse Restaurant in Alnwick were lovely. Oh, and you don't need special permission to visit the Poison Garden (at Alnwick Garden), and the staff are really knowledgable, even if they're mainly there to stop you touching something you shouldn't!
Beach walking is a better bet than taking the path on occasions - glorious long stretches of sand.
Incredibly friendly people made for an enjoyable holiday.
Do go to Barter Books in Alnwick - a veriatble treasure trove.
We loved the emptiness, walking along the sand for miles with hardly any other people.
The dinner in Lilburns restaurant (Alnwick) was outstanding, as was our room in the B&B. State appartments in Alnwick castle were also superb. The walk to Amble from Warkworth was a bit disappointing, as was Amble. The only other small complaint was the singular lack of seats on the walk to Beadnell, though I realise there is not much you can do about that!
The welcome and service at Greycroft was outstanding: Audrey and Tom were so friendly and helpful and the little touches such as the provision of a fridge and complimentary drinks made the stay here memorable.
Alnwick Castle was disappointing as it was so geared towards families with young children and a bit of a theme park. Warkworth and Bamburgh were much more authentic and enjoyable for us.
Wonderful beaches and views of castles. (We were helped that we had splendid weather the whole time so underfoot conditions were dry.)
Local people were very friendly and helpful.
There was plenty of birdlife to see, especially at Hauxley Nature Reserve and on the Aln estuary.
The food in the hotels was of a very good standard. In Alnwick we had dinners at Caffé Tirreno (recommended in your notes) and Sherkhan Indian (perhaps add to your notes). Both were excellent and needed booking in advance. (Thai Vibe, which you mention, was closed - apparently temporarily.)
We were glad to have had extra days in Alnwick and Beadnell, as that meant we could do the walks as well as visiting Alnwick Castle/Alnwick gardens and Lindisfarne on our extra days.
Beaches, castles and excellent walking. Good choice of hotels in excellent location. Northumberland is a stunning location and ideal for an enjoyable and varied walking holiday. The only issue was the baggage transfer company and so I would recommend either ensuring the bags are well below the maximum limit or carrying a weighing device to be able to confirm the precise weight!
We thoroughly enjoyed our week's walking in Northumberland. The hotels are excellent, The Cookie Jar in Alnwick was a particularly luxurious treat. There are lots of interesting things to see along the way, imposing castles, windswept, unspoilt beaches and attractive seaside villages - we loved Alnmouth. Can recommend a crab baguette from Seahouses, eaten with a fine view of Bamburgh Castle, excellent. We finished our holiday with an extra night at Beadnell and enjoyed a day trip to Berwick on Tweed to walk around the walls of the town.
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