Northumberland Castles & Coast-Flexible Self-Drive Road Trip – England, United Kingdom

EXPERIENCE:

• Explore the rugged beauty of Northumberland’s coastline and its breathtaking beaches.
• Uncover a wealth of Roman history and delve into the fascinating stories behind the region’s fortified castles.
• Immerse yourself in the history of iconic Northumberland castles. Visit islands, nature reserves, and northern Europe’s largest man-made lake, surrounded by lush forests to explore.
• Access this Northumberland road trip on 2 devices (mobile, tablet or desktop) for 12 months to help with planning your break before you travel.

Northumberland Itinerary

• The suggested mapped route is a fully flexible linear route that starts in Newcastle-upon-Tyne or Hexham and heads to Kielder Water before heading back to the coast and following the coastline. The route can take 3 or 4 days (plus you will need to wait for the tide!), depending upon stops however you can adjust this to between 3 and 14 nights. Of course, you can tweak this route as much as you like to make your own perfect route.
• The distance of this Northumberland road trip is around 177 miles (286m), with a drive time of around 5.5 hours without stops. This doesn’t factor in stops for Hadrian’s Wall – as there are several parts to visit and you may wish to spend a couple of days visiting all.

Destinations Guide:

• Save hours using our inspiration and signposting to plan your perfect Northumberland Castles & Coast driving route.
• The destination guides cover 10 destination locations and information on detours and nearby on the route. Don’t miss any of the iconic Northumberland castles.
• The destination guide includes over 50 attractions, experiences and activities to uncover your own England.

The Uncover More map includes:
• 40+ Viewpoints
• 70+ Places of interest
• 30+ Hidden gems
• 4 Wild swim spots
• 10+ On Screen locations

The Overnight Stay map includes:
• 60+ Campsites
• 40+ Motorhome stops & almost wild spots
• 40+ Hotels
• 80+ B&Bs, guesthouses and lodges

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Access on 2 devices (12 mths) & make the best of your holiday with planner/maps
Fully-flexible to create your perfect itinerary from 3 nights to 14 nights
Maps, destinations, attractions, campsites, hotels etc, hidden gems, viewpoints
All in one place, with embedded links for the most up-to-date information
Saves hours of searching so you won’t miss a thing, before and during your break

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