The Lindisfarne Inn is the perfect base for visitors of Northumberland looking for walking holidays. Northumberland is a walker’s paradise, and offers a huge selection of walks, from long distance challenging rambles, to gentle strolls along peaceful sandy beaches.
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Northumberland walkers are able to choose from over 3,000 miles of bridleways and footpaths which gives visitors some sort of indication of the variety of walks that are available.
Walking in Northumberland is a thoroughly enjoyable experience and has been labeled by Country Walking Magazine as the best place to walk in the Country. The wide variety of choice includes The Northumberland Coast Path, part of the North Sea Trail, The Pennine Way, and the Cheviot Hills.
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The Pennine Way is a popular national trail and involves climbing over the glorious North Pennines and into Northumberland National park via Hadrian’s Wall Country. A truly unforgettable experience is the Christian Heritage walk on St. Oswalds Way, inspired by the 7th Century King of Northumbria. The 97-mile trail starts at the Holy Island of Lindisfarne and finishes by Hadrian’s Wall at Heavenfield, taking in awe-inspiring coastal areas, and an assortment of historic castles and houses, including Cragside, Warkworth Castle, and the Magnificent Bamburgh Castle.
St. Cuthberts way is a similarly challenging Northumberland walk. The 63 mile hike begins at Melrose in Scotland, leading Northumberland walkers through the Tweed Valley and over the Cheviot Hills before finishing at Lindisfarne.
Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy walking in Northumberland, but it is important to follow the Countryside Code. The code applies to all parts of the countryside, and most of it is just commonsense. Above all though, it was designed to help us respect our countryside and most of all, enjoy it.
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Whether you’re a rambler or simple stroller, it is important to plan ahead and stay safe. Use the signs to guide you on your walk; they have been put there to help you. Please try to remember to leave property as you find it and always close the gates behind you, especially if the field you are walking through contains livestock. It’s nice to allow your dogs to have a run around in the open, but try to keep them under close control as often as you can, particularly when walking close to other animals. Always consider other people; the walks are for everyone’s enjoyment.
There are many places to stay when enjoying a walking holiday in Northumberland. Please take the time to look at the facilities offered by the recently renovated Lindisfarne Inn which is a well located comfortable place to base your walking experience.
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