Walking in North Northumberland
St Cuthberts Way
This walk follows in the the footsteps of St Cuthbert. He travelled across North Northumberland and the Scottish Borders spreading the gospels. This route covers some of the most amazing scenery Northumberland has to offer. From the spiritual serenity of the Holy Island of Lindesfarne, to the cave St Cuthbert sheltered in. Then onward to Wooler and ultimately Melrose this walk covers a total of 62 miles (99.2Km).
St Aidens Way
This route begins in Berwick Upon Tweed and runs down the North Northumberland coast to the pretty town of Warkworth. this route covers a total of 61m(97.6Km). Running down the coast you will cross the tidal causeway to reach Lindesfarne Island. We recommend you try doing it the way the pilgrims of would have. Travelling from post to post across the sand flats in a straight line from the mainland to the island. You will pass through some of the loveliest small towns and villages on the Northumberland coast. Including of course Belford where we can provide bed and breakfast accommodation for the weary traveller, and an evening meal. This is a walking route with stunning views of the area.
St Oswalds Way
St Oswalds Way links 3 major locations to the 7th century king of Northumbria who converted his people to Christianity. It begins at the Holy Island of Lindesfarne and winds its way down the coast through Bamburgh, Craster and Alnmouth. Across stunning countryside to the lovely town of Hexham. The last part of the walk runs parallel to Hadrians Wall. This offers the opportunity to visit one of the most historic locations in Northumberland, if not England.
Whichever direction you decide to tackle this long and worthwhile challenge from we will provide you with excellent bed and breakfast accommodation in our guest house in Belford.
Guided Walks
We are very lucky that, here in Belford we have an award winning walking guide. Patrick Norris runs Footsteps, and is one of the best guided walking companies in Northumberland. He holds the Hill and Moorland Leader Award, a nationally recognised qualification and has been leading guided walks since 2003.
Footsteps was established in 2011. Since then, he has led hundreds of guided walks and thousands of people around Northumberland. Not only does Patrick know the walks but also its history and wildlife. He is always amazed by the sheer beauty across the 12 months of the year.
He is available as a freelance guide and leads walking holidays for Shepherds Walks, Just You Holidays and HF Holidays. Patrick has completed, for example Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail eight times, walked St. Oswald’s Way and St. Cuthbert’s Way too. His knowledge of history, wildlife, wildflowers, farming, and forestry will be shared with you during the walk. As well as whatever else comes up along the way.
He is a Northumberland Coast Ambassador for Northumberland. Also the Recreation and Access Special Interest Member on the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Partnership.
