For full details of our May 12-16th guided walking trip please visit our web page here.
Beautiful white-sand beaches, historic castles, and idyllic fishing harbours make the Northumberland coastline uniquely appealing to walkers.
From our base at the classic Olde Ship Inn, our forays take us each day along a new stretch of coast, calling at Bamburgh, Craister and Alnmouth. Perhaps the highlight of our week is our day on Holy Island. Although it is accessible only at low tide, we have time on the island to thoroughly explore the less-visited corners where wild deer and the rarer sea birds gather.
On our recent Skyline trips to this historic place we have been lucky enough to spot the occasional porpoise, plenty of seals, and varied bird life including dunlins, puffins and guillemots. The secret is to get right into he nooks and crannies of the island, exploring its farthest corners to find peaceful habitats. A full lap of the coast path amounts to around 6 km – a journey we take slowly so that none of these remarkable sights is missed.
There is time afterwards to visit the Lindisfarne Priory, the birthplace of the Lindisfarne Gospels, and exploring the quaint village with its charming cottages and independent shops. A walk on Holy Island is not just a journey through stunning scenery, but also a step back in time, rich with spiritual and cultural insights.
For those who prefer, there are also some excellent pubs serving local brews, and The Pilgrims coffee house, where a great post-walk cuppa can be had.
Details of our venue for this trip are here: The Olde Ship Inn
A full itinerary for our May 12-16th trip can be found here.