Northumberland Coast Path: Cresswell to Berwick-upon-Tweed
The Northumberland Coast Path goes for 62 miles from Berwick in the north to Cresswell in the south. The walk also takes in Seahouses, which faces out to the Farne Islands.. It’s mostly flat.
If walking to Lindisfarne, set off 2 hours before low tide (walk with the outgoing not rising tide) and avoid poor weather/dusk, and wear good boots. Most people use the hopper bus.
Check tide times before travel, don’t walk on sand dunes and keep yourself and dogs away from coastal birds (and flowers, some are toxic) and marine creatures. Keep numbers to hand to report concerns for: farm animals, wildlife or marine creatures.
Read about keeping dogs safe by the seaside (check beach bans before travel and keep dogs away from cliffs, seaweed, palm oil, uncapped mine shafts and jellyfish.
Offshore, seabirds wheel over the Farne Islands (no dogs allowed due to wildlife) while Bamburgh Castle stands bold against the endless sands. There’s a timeless feel to this part of England, with small harbours, quiet paths and wide open space all the way to Berwick-upon-Tweed.
