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Walking St Oswald's Way and Northumberland Coast Path
Heavenfield and Cresswell to Holy Island
ISBN
9781786311559
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Published
14 Jun 2023
Edition
First
Pages
136
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x .80cm
Weight
160g
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Guide to St Oswald's Way, stretching 97 miles (156km) through Northumberland from Heavenfield near Hadrian's Wall, to Holy Island (Lindisfarne) and taking in almost the whole length of the Northumberland Coast AONB. Includes an option to continue to Berwick-upon-Tweed on the final stage of the Northumberland Coast Path.
Seasons
Spring, summer and autumn; late autumn for birdlife; expect snow on higher ground in winterCentres
Heavenfield, Cresswell, Amble, Kirkwhelpington, Rothbury, Craster, Warkworth, Bamburgh, Holy Island, West Mains, Berwick-upon-TweedDifficulty
No special difficulties to encounter on the routes in this guide, though a reasonable level of fitness is assumed. Some of the stages as described are fairly long, though they can be broken down into shorter sections. Crossing to Holy Island must be timed to coincide with low tideMust See
Warkworth Castle, Bamburgh Castle, Hadrian's Wall, Simonside, Lordenshaws, Howick Hill Fort, Dunstanburgh Castle, St Cuthbert's Cave, Lindisfarne Priory, Lindisfarne Castle, Cheswick SandsISBN
9781786311559
Availability
Published
Published
14 Jun 2023
Edition
First
Pages
136
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x .80cm
Weight
160g
Delivery & Returns
Free Royal Mail 48 postage on UK orders. European postage is £3.50 per item. Worldwide postage is £5.50 per item. If you're not happy with your purchase for any reason, we'll give you a full refund.
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Overview
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A guidebook to two long-distance walks in Northumberland: St Oswald’s Way, a 156 km (97 mile) route from Heavenfield to Holy Island and the Northumberland Coast Path, covering 100 km (62 miles) of the Northumberland Coast AONB.
St Oswald’s Way between Heavenfield and Lindisfarne (Holy Island) is presented in 7 stages between 12 and 29km (7-18 miles) in length. The Northumberland Coast Path can be tackled in 6 stages of 12-24km (7-15 miles) between Creswell and Berwick-upon-Tweed. The St Oswald’s Way and the Coast Path can both be completed in one week.
- Offers alternative start from Hadrian’s Wall
- 1:50,000 OS mapping for each stage
- Local points of interest are featured including Warkworth Castle, Bamburgh Castle, Hadrian's Wall, Simonside, Howick Hill Fort, Dunstanburgh Castle, Lindisfarne Priory, Cheswick Sands
- Detailed planning advice on packing, accommodation options and public transport
- Notes on the geology, wildlife, and history of the area
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Table of Contents
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CONTENTS
Map key
Overview map
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Geology
Weather
Wildlife and plants
Northumberland National Park
Northumberland Coast AONB
History and heritage
Transport
Accommodation
About the routes
When to go
What to take
Waymarking and access
Maps
Hill and coastal safety
Emergencies
Using this guide
St Oswald’s Way
Stage 1 Heavenfield to Kirkwhelpington
Stage 2 Kirkwhelpington to Rothbury
Stage 3 Rothbury to Warkworth
Stage 4 Warkworth to Craster
Stage 5 Craster to Bamburgh
Stage 6 Bamburgh to West Mains
Stage 7 West Mains to Holy Island
Northumberland Coast Path
Stage 1 Cresswell to Warkworth
Stage 6 Holy Island to Berwick-upon-Tweed
(For Stages 2–5 of the Northumberland Coast Path follow St Oswald’s Way Stages 4–7)
Appendix A Route summary table
Appendix B Glossary and pronunciation
Appendix C Accommodation
Appendix D Useful contacts
Appendix E Further reading
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