15 Short Walks In Northumberland – Vivienne Crow

A set of steps drops you onto a riverside path that winds its way along the edge of the estuary. On reaching a lane in Alnmouth, turn right. At a T-junction, go right again – along Marine Road. As this road bends left, turn right as if to enter the car park for Alnmouth Village Golf Club, but then, just before the parking area itself, follow the signposted path to the right. Passing between the beach and the links course, a path leads back to the car park.

Don’t forget to drop onto the beach – from either this path or the car park – for the opportunity to feel the sand between your toes! As well as the National Park, there are two National Landscapes in the county: the North Pennines and the Northumberland Coast. To shorten At the roundabout just before Waypoint 5, carry straight on. As The Wynd bends left, continue straight ahead along Northumberland Street and through the main part of the village.

Reaching the seafront, rejoin the main route by turning left along Marine Road. This cuts about 15min off the walk. Golfing first This walk passes two golf clubs. The nine-hole links course in the village is the oldest of its type in England, having been established in 1869 by the Scottish golfer Mungo Park. The 18-hole course at Foxton Hall opened in 1931. Although the two were once part of the same club, the links course is now run by Alnmouth Village Golf Club while the newer course is part of Alnmouth Golf Club.

The links course at Alnmouth Boats on the Aln estuary 1kitap1.com/en Looking upstream towards Lion Bridge Alnwick Castle and riverside Time 1¼hr Distance 4km (2½ miles) Climb 50m Stroll through an historic town and riverside meadows with castle views Start/finish Bondgate Tower, Alnwick Locate NE66 1SX ///snores.intersect.bands Cafes/pubs Pubs and cafes in town centre Transport Buses X15 and X20 Parking Greenwell Road car park Toilets On Greenwell Road As well as exploring the historic market town of Alnwick – wandering cobbled alleyways and passing through the last remaining section of the town walls – this walk takes in a lovely meadow beside the River Aln.

This gentle riverside section is dominated by Alnwick Castle, home to the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland.

3. Simonside Hills 21 4. Rothbury Terraces 29 5. South from Amble 33 6. North from Alnmouth 39 7. Alnwick Castle and riverside 45 8. Brough Law 51 9. Craster and Dunstanburgh Castle 57 10. Newton-by-the-Sea 63 11. St Cuthbert’s Way from Wooler 67 12. Wooler Common 73 13. Bamburgh 77 14. Holy Island (Lindisfarne) 83 15. Berwick-upon-Tweed 89 Useful information 94 1kitap1.com/en USING THIS GUIDE Routes in this book In this book you will find a selection of easy or moderate walks suitable for almost everyone, including casual walkers and families with children, or for when you only have a short time to fill.

The routes have been carefully chosen to allow you to explore the area and its attractions. Most routes are circular or out-and-back, although some linear walks may be included that use public transport to get back to the start. Although there may be some climbs there is no challenging terrain, but do bear in mind that conditions can sometimes be wet or muddy underfoot. A route summary table is included on page 6 to help you choose the right walk. Clothing and footwear You won’t need any special equipment to enjoy these walks.

The weather in Britain can be changeable, so choose clothing suitable for the season and wear or carry a waterproof jacket. For footwear, comfortable walking boots or trainers with a good grip are best. A small rucksack for drinks, snacks and spare clothing is useful. See www.adventuresmart.uk.

Walk descriptions At the beginning of each walk you’ll find all the information you need: • start/finish location, with postcode and a what3words address to help you find it • parking and transport information, estimated walking time, total distance and climb • details of public toilets available along the route and where you can get refreshments • a summary of the key highlights of the walk and what you might see Timings given are the time to complete the walk at a reasonable walking pace.

Allow extra time for extended stops or if walking with children. The route is described in clear, easy-to-follow directions, with each waypoint marked on an accompanying map extract. It’s a good idea to read the whole of the route instructions before setting out, so that you know what to expect. Maps, GPX files and what3words Extracts from the OS® 1:25,000 map accompany each route. GPX files for all the walks in this book are available to download at www.cicerone.co.uk/1201/gpx.

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