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Short Walks in Northumberland: Wooler, Rothbury, Alnwick and the coast
Pre-order - Publishing 30 July 2024
This book is available to pre-order. Payment will be taken upfront and your book will be dispatched from our warehouse as soon as it becomes available around the 30 July 2024.Vivienne Crow has chosen 15 of the best short walks around Wooler, Rothbury, Alnwick and the Northumberland coast. Each comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, route description and lots of images, plus information on beauty spots and refreshment stops. No challenging terrain or complicated navigation means walks can be enjoyed by everyone.
Seasons
These walks can be enjoyed any time of year, and each season brings its own delights, including changes to the plants and wildlife. Coastal routes can be particularly bracing in winter.Centres
Alnwick, Wooler, Rothbury, Berwick, Bamburgh, Craster, Alnmouth, Amble, Whitley Bay, CramlingtonDifficulty
Coast and valley routes are suitable for most, but a moderate degree of fitness, as well as waterproofs and more robust footwear, are recommended for higher walks. Basic navigation skills are valuable for some higher routes and in poor weather. Inexperienced walkers should avoid the Simonside Hills in ice or snow.Must See
Beautiful coastal walks, including Lindisfarne (Holy Island), Bamburgh, Craster, Alnmouth and Amble; massive beaches; some of the UK’s most impressive castles, including Dunstanburgh, Alnwick and Bamburgh; St Mary’s Island and lighthouse; Northumberlandia; Simonside Hills; Berwick’s town walls; riverside strolls; low hills; moorland; hill forts; seabird colonies, seals, deer and other wildlife-
Overview
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15 of the best short walks around Wooler, Rothbury, Alnwick and the Northumberland coast. Most walks are under 3 hours in duration and between 3km and 14km (2–9 miles), so they're perfect if you're new to walking or are looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family.
- Easy-to-read OS maps, clear route descriptions and lots of images
- Includes Holy Island (Lindisfarne), the Simonside Hills, Alnwick Castle, Craster, Dunstanburgh Castle, Bamburgh and Berwick-upon-Tweed
- All routes bar one are accessible by public transport
- Information on local beauty spots and refreshment stops
- GPX files available for download
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By Vivienne Crow
Vivienne is an award-winning freelance writer and photographer specialising in travel and the outdoors. A journalist since 1990, she abandoned the constraints of a desk job on regional newspapers in 2001 to go travelling. On her return to the UK, she decided to focus on the activities she loves the most - hill-walking, writing, travelling and photography. Based in north Cumbria, she has put her intimate knowledge of northern England to good use, writing more than a dozen popular walking guidebooks. She also contributes to a number of regional and national magazines, including several regular walking columns. Vivienne is a member of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild.
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