33 Activities
Discovering the Northumberland 250
Starts from
Newcastle upon Tyne
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
33
Duration
3 days
Length
210 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Newcastle upon Tyne
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
3 days
Length
210 mi
- History and Culture
- Natural Attractions
- Unusual Locations
Alexis James
Travel Expert
- Soak in the coastal majesty of Bamburgh Castle.
- Cross the tidal causeway to the stunning remote island of Lindisfarne.
- Unearth fascinating Roman history at Housesteads.
The Northumberland 250 is a popular 250-mile adventure road trip across the land of dark skies, rolling hills, and stunning coastline.
Day 1 will encompass Alnwick, Craster, Seahouses and Bamburgh, where you'll spend the night to ensure an early start on Day 2, which will cross the tidal causeway to Holy Island. Then on to Ford before staying the night at Kielder to gawp at its dark skies in the observatory.
The final day will involve uncovering Roman history at Housesteads and Hadrian's Wall, returning to Newcastle via the dramatic Derwent Reservoir.
Day 1 will encompass Alnwick, Craster, Seahouses and Bamburgh, where you'll spend the night to ensure an early start on Day 2, which will cross the tidal causeway to Holy Island. Then on to Ford before staying the night at Kielder to gawp at its dark skies in the observatory.
The final day will involve uncovering Roman history at Housesteads and Hadrian's Wall, returning to Newcastle via the dramatic Derwent Reservoir.
Categories
- History and Culture
- Natural Attractions
- Unusual Locations
The Northumberland 250 is a popular 250-mile adventure road trip across the land of dark skies, rolling hills, and stunning coastline.
Day 1 will encompass Alnwick, Craster, Seahouses and Bamburgh, where you'll spend the night to ensure an early start on Day 2, which will cross the tidal causeway to Holy Island. Then on to Ford before staying the night at Kielder to gawp at its dark skies in the observatory.
The final day will involve uncovering Roman history at Housesteads and Hadrian's Wall, returning to Newcastle via the dramatic Derwent Reservoir.
Day 1 will encompass Alnwick, Craster, Seahouses and Bamburgh, where you'll spend the night to ensure an early start on Day 2, which will cross the tidal causeway to Holy Island. Then on to Ford before staying the night at Kielder to gawp at its dark skies in the observatory.
The final day will involve uncovering Roman history at Housesteads and Hadrian's Wall, returning to Newcastle via the dramatic Derwent Reservoir.
Alexis James
Travel Expert
- Soak in the coastal majesty of Bamburgh Castle.
- Cross the tidal causeway to the stunning remote island of Lindisfarne.
- Unearth fascinating Roman history at Housesteads.
Travel itinerary
8 Activities
Day 1
23 mi0.1 mi
Behold the Beauty of Bamburgh
You'll head north on day one and take in the best of the Northumberland east coast.
Enjoy the sights, sounds, and local delicacies with trips to Alnwick, Craster, and Seahouses. Then spend the night in the shadow of the postcard-perfect Bamburgh Castle.
15 Activities
Day 2
113 mi2 mi2 mi
Cross the Causeway and See the Stars
Today you'll go from castles to the cosmos, beginning with an intrepid crossing of the tidal causeway to Holy Island. After a delicious seafood lunch and one of the best coffees in the region, you'll head to Etal for a rare treat on a steam train.
Then make a dash for Kielder, where you'll stay the night - but not before gawping at its dark skies via its observatory!
10 Activities
Day 3
69 mi2 mi
Salute Roman Centurions at Housesteads
After cramming in so much on days one and two of this trip, you'll take the pace down a notch and take a step back in time on the gentle return to Newcastle.
You'll begin the day by uncovering Roman history at Housesteads and Hadrian's Wall, then pay a visit to the old Roman town of Corbridge, before taking in the dramatic Derwent Reservoir for a tranquil final stop on your route back to your Newcastle hotel.