Coast and Castles of United Kingdom – 04Nights/05Days

Workworth arrives at Workworth at 1:00 pm: At Workworth House Hotel (two nights here). Since your first night is a travel day, the first day is your first day of hiking. Straight line to Warworth: 10 kilometers, 6.The first day of the hike begins on the northern edge of Drurridge Bay, an 11-kilometer long beach that can be reached quickly by bus from Workworth. Along the Northumberland Coast Trail near Huxley Nature Reserve, you may want to explore first. Head north to admire the vast sandy beaches and beautiful views of Coque Island. Koke Island is an RSPB reserve, famous for its abundance of nesting seabirds-thousands of puffins.The nearby Embble fishing port has hatching and boat trips on the island every year. This is your next stop for hiking. Take some time to visit the beautiful Amble Wharf and check out the independent shops before heading back inland. We strongly recommend that you visit the magnificent castle, the medieval residence of the Percy family, and then the Earl of Northumberland (the castle is closed on Monday and Tuesday in March).Alnwick-11 kilometers, 3.5 hours. 

Today, you leave Workworth and travel north through sand dunes and coastal meadows to the charming village of Alnmouth on the north coast of the Alne Estuary. From here, you will take the bus to end the rest of the journey to Alnwick. Here you will walk to the medieval centre of the family-run Greycroft hotel (Greycroft) in just a few minutes, which is known for its hospitality. An elegant cookie jar, just a stone’s throw away from AlnwickThe entrance to the high castle.

Huon Park. Route options from Alnwick: 5-11 kilometers. Throughout the day, we strongly recommend visiting the magnificent Alnwick Castle, the home of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland and the star of the big screen: this castle was used in two Harry Potter movies Played Hogwarts Castle in and participated in many other works (the castle is closed until March 26).2021) We also recorded two circular walking routes from Alnwick. Each walking route has a different surrounding landscape: Alnwick Garden: 5 kilometers, 2 hours next to the castle. Alnwick Garden, a spectacular and ambitious botanical garden. 21st century. Rather than a long-forgotten conspiracy. The current Duchess of Northumberland has advanced the renovation project and installed popular facilities such as Poison Garden, where you can take a guided tour to learn about the deadliest plants in the world.From here, our route goes through Aln, through the grassy river to reach the Lion Bridge, from where we can enjoy the beautiful view of the castle. Return to Alnwick through the calm meadow. Hülln Park: 11 kilometers, 3.5 hours. For those who like to walk long distances, we recommend you to stroll in the picturesque HulnePark, which was designed by the famous landscape designer Capability Brown. This is the only surviving park among the three parks surrounding the castle.The well-tended landscape of this former ducal hunting area is a stunning contrast to the coastal landscape you have encountered so far. In the park, you will find the remains of the former Huln Abbey and the Brizzley Tower, a crazy event of ten years in 1780: -Bidnell-Alnwick-Bidnell: 13 kilometers, 8 hours. 

 Today, he returned to the shore and first visited Craster, his famous herring almostThey must meet early in the week for breakfast, and then return to one of the best sections of the Northumberland Coastal Trail, back to the Northumberland Coastal Trail. The highlights now are bright and swift: the atmospheric Dunsterburg Castle, one of the most photographed ruins in the country (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays in March); the vast sparkling Ambleton Bay; and Ship Inn, known for its secluded low Newton, is famous for its excellent seafood and its own small brewery. At the end of the day, you will arrive at Beadnell Towers, a beautiful boutique hotel where you will spend the last two nights.

Bamburgh Castle Beadnellto Bamburgh Castle: 6.5 miles, 6 hours; the longest option: 9 miles (14.5 kilometers), 5 hours