Northumberland
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The insider's travel guide to NorthumberlandThere’s a large area between the Tyne and the Scottish border that is little troubled by tourists but full of walking possibilities. It’s not a widely marketed destination for inn-to-inn walking holidays and luggage transfer services may be patchy.
In fact England’s least populated countryside includes no cites and few towns, so expect to have to plan inn-to-inn holiday routes carefully around limited accommodation and transport links.
Much easier is a centre-based walking trip, either based on the coast or in the Cheviots.
The Northumberland atlas
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Best for: easy-going long-distance pathDistance: 62 miles/100kmDuration: Three to six days - or shorter segmentsDifficulty: Easy Generally flat, although with more ascents than the Norfolk Coastpath, this way-marked coastal walk offers a pleasant and easy-going route through nature reserves, broad sandy beaches and dunes, and across low rocky headlands. Landmarks like Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Castle are highlights but walkers will also appreciate a series of unspoilt coastal villages and towns, all with friendly pubs and B&Bs to eat and stay.
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Distance: 84 miles (135km)Duration: From Six to 10 daysStart point: Wallsend, NewcastleEnd point: Bowness-on-SolwayDifficulty: Moderate to easy – well-marked route; few steep gradients; some stiles to negotiateSuitable for: Any reasonably fit walker, including families. This unique walking trail not only crosses the width of England, but also follows the course of Britain’s largest Roman monument – a 1,900-year-old, 73-mile long fortification that once marked the northern boundary of the Roman Empire. Accommodation is plentiful along the route, and includes campsites, hostels and B&Bs. Where you break for the night depends not only on how far you’re able to walk each day, but also on how interested you are in the numerous Roman sights along the way. It can take a few hours to visit a museum or the ruins of a Roman fort, but not every walker visits them all, so factor this into your plan.
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Northumberland Coastpath
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Hadrian's Wall
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