Northumberland
Vibrant fishing villages. England’s finest beaches.
Soothing. The Cheviot Hills and the Simonsides.
Huge medieval castles. Holy Island. Freshly caught
fish. The sights, smells and tastes of
Northumberland can’t be matched.
England's North Country is famous for the beauty of its scenery,
magnificent coasts with sweeping sandy beaches, punctuated
by fishing villages and imposing castles.
Our guided Classic Walking holidays will take you deep into
the isolated Cheviot Hills, help you to experience
the steep-sided Simonside Hills and allow you to enjoy
the lovely Northumberland coast.
This is true border country with an impressive legacy of castles
to discover - Dunstanburgh, Bamburgh, Alnwick and Warkworth,
whilst Hadrian's Wall is one of only 26 World Heritage Sites.
Detailed information
| Last Minute Special Offers |
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| Classic Walking programme details |
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A typical Classic Walking day…
… will offer you a choice of 2 or 3 guided walks, each
of varying length and ascent. If you are new to walking, start
at the easier level, where the pace is the gentlest. We have
plenty of stops to enjoy the views and to rest. As your holiday
progresses you may feel confident to try a more challenging
level, or stick to the same level - it's entirely your choice.
More information on the type of footpaths
you're likely to find in Northumberland.
On holidays before Easter and from 25 October, your daily choice of walks will generally comprise two walks chosen to suit guest numbers and the cooler weather.
23 March; 6, 10, 14, 26 April 2009.
The following walks will be offered for holidays commencing on these dates:
5, 9, 19 July; *2, 16, *23, 27
August; 6, 20 September; 4, 13, 17 October 2008.
| Arrival day |
| Shorter Easier Walk:Nether Grange circular - Coast and Country |
4 |
125 feet |
| Easier Walk: Alnmouth to Warkworth |
6 |
200 feet |
| Medium Walk: Alnmouth to Warkworth via Lesbury |
9 |
375 feet |
| Harder Walk: Alnmouth to Warkworth via Rivers Aln and Coquet |
12 |
600 feet |
| Shorter Easier Walk: Into the college valley and Hethpool Linn |
3½ |
250 feet |
| Easier Walk:Above the College Burn, Little Hetha and Hethpool Linn |
6¾ |
825 feet |
| Medium Walk: Steps into Scotland and along the College Burn |
10 |
1400 feet |
| Harder Walk: Along the Scottish Border and the College Valley |
12½ |
1525 feet |
| Shorter Easier Walk: Above Rothbury and the River Coquet |
4 |
325 feet |
| Easier Walk: Crocky's Heugh and River |
7 |
700 feet |
| Medium Walk: Dove Crag and Simonside |
8 |
1225 feet |
| Harder Walk: Rothbury amd Simonside Hills |
10½ |
1825 feet |
| There are no organised walks today to allow you time to explore the area independently or just relax in Nether Grange and grounds. |
Shorter Easier Walk: Ingram and along the Breamish Valley to Powburn
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4 |
125 feet |
| Easier Walk: Ingram and Wether Hill |
7¼ |
775 feet |
| Medium Walk: Ancient trackways in
the Ingram Hills |
10½ |
1225 feet |
| Harder Walk: Linhope Spout and Dunmoor
Hill |
11½ |
2275 feet |
| Shorter Easier Walk: Coastal delights - High Newton to Beadnell |
4 |
50 feet |
| Easier Walk: Coastal Walk - High Newton to Seahouses |
7¾ |
150 feet |
| Medium Walk: Coastal Walk - Craster to Seahouses |
10½ |
250 feet |
| Harder Walk: Coastal Walk - Howick to Seahouses |
12¾ |
360 feet |
| Departure day |
The following walks will be offered for holidays commencing on these dates:
*12, 26, 30 July; 9,
30 August; 13, * 27 September; 1, 10, 20 October 2008
| Arrival day |
| Shorter Easier Walk: Historic Coastline from Boulmer to Alnmouth |
4 |
150 feet |
| Easier Walk: Historic Coastline - Craster to Alnmouth |
7½ |
175 feet |
Medium Walk: Historic Coastline - Dunstanburgh to Alnmouth
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10 |
225 feet |
| Harder Walk: Historic Coastline - Low Newton to Alnmouth |
11 |
200 feet |
Shorter Easier Walk: Historic Coquetdale, ruins and rivers to Clennell Street
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3¾ |
275 feet |
| Easier Walk: Battle Stations - Iron Age to 2,000+ |
6¾ |
600 feet |
| Medium Walk: Picturesque streams and villages of Coquetdale |
9½ |
1500 feet |
| Harder Walk: Through Cheviot Hills and the Usway Valley to Clennell Street |
13¾ |
1600 feet |
| Shorter Easier Walk: Budle Bay and Bamborough highlights |
3¾ |
200 feet |
| Easier Walk: St Cuthbert's Way and Belford |
8 |
575 feet |
| Medium Walk: Crags, caves & heughs |
9¾ |
800 feet |
| Harder Walk: Greensheen Hill and Holburn Lake |
12¼ |
875 feet |
| There are no organised walks today to allow you time to explore the area independently or just relax in Nether Grange and grounds. |
| Shorter Easier Walk: A Panoramic walk west from Wooler |
4 |
550 feet |
| Easier Walk: A Panoramic walk west of Wooler |
7¼ |
1125 feet |
Medium Walk: Hills and streams of the lower Cheviots, west of Wooler
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9¼ |
1250 feet |
| Harder Walk: Ancient trails into Wooler |
11 |
1600 feet |
| Shorter Easier Walk: Beadnell to Seahouses |
3¾ |
100 feet |
| Easier Walk: Beadnell to Bamburgh |
6¾ |
short |
| Medium Walk: High Newton to Bamburgh |
9½ |
short ascents |
| Harder Walk: Embleton to Bamburgh |
11½ |
short ascents |
| Departure day |
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| Footpath information |
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On these holidays there is a choice of up to three walks for varying abilities each day. For maximum choice we offer two weekly
itineraries - ideal if you wish to book a 14-night holiday or return for a second visit:
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Easier Walks: 6 to 8 miles with mostly gentle gradients. Up to 1,150ft of ascent in a day. (On dates marked *, there will be an additional Easier option: 3½ to 4 miles with mostly
gentle gradients. Up to 550ft of ascent in a day. These shorter walks will finish after a
picnic lunch and then return to Nether Grange in the early afternoon.) |
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Medium Walks: 8 to 10½ miles on good, but occasionally rough and steep paths. Up to 1,500ft of ascent in a day. |
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Harder Walks: 10½ to 13¾ miles with some steep sections on rough and boggy paths. Up to 2,275ft of ascent in a day. |
Walks cross beaches, dunes and low-lying cliffs, plus forest and the open moorland of the Cheviot Hills.
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| Average temperatures |
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| April |
4°C |
10°C |
| May |
6°C |
14°C |
| June |
9°C |
17°C |
| July |
11°C |
19°C |
| Aug |
11°C |
19°C |
| Sept |
9°C |
17°C |
| Oct |
7°C |
13°C |
| Nov |
3°C |
9°C |
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| Other walking holiday ideas |
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We also offer the following holidays at Nether Grange, find out more below:
Alternative guided walking holidays in and around Northumberland include:
For the independently minded we also offer a self-guided walking break along Hadrian's
Wall.
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| Where you'll stay |
You'll be based in our fine Country House accommodation, Nether
Grange, in the quiet harbour village of Alnmouth, in the Northumberland Coast
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Historic Nether Grange occupies a
wonderful position in the quiet harbour
village of Alnmouth. From the elevated
croquet lawn and terrace you can enjoy
sweeping views across the golf links to
the sea. The building began life as a
granary and, in its current guise as a
comfortable Country House, has 29
bedrooms, mostly en-suite, retaining
much of its old character. With a peaceful
atmosphere and beautiful unspoilt
coastline to enjoy, a relaxing
stay is assured. |
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