Northumberland coast hike, England






Price
£847To£1400 excluding flights
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What's included
in your walking vacation :
accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed & breakfast basis
room with en-suite or private bathroom, daily luggage transfer
detailed itineraries,maps & guide book
Description of Northumberland coast hike, England
Price information
Departure information
This vacation can be booked from the 1st March to 31st October each year.
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Reviews
2 Reviews of Northumberland coast hike, England
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2022 by Janet Pawlukiewicz
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The stunning scenery.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Pack as light as possible. Quick dry clothes. Wear hiking boots, even though you might think it is a flat walk. Bring binoculars. Don’t be afraid to start conversations with people. Everyone was so friendly.
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes. Walking and train travel reduced our carbon footprint and was fun (most of the time).
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Absolutely one of the best ever.
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2022 by Maria Rueda
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Walks on the beach - fascinating.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Some stretches are without drinking opportunities - take enough water.
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
B&B benefited and environmental impact was minimal.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Very good.
Responsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) vacation so that you can travel knowing it will help support the places and people that you visit, and the planet. Read how below.
Planet
We are a family run business and are committed to operating a Responsible Travel Policy. We aim to provide a quality and positive experience for our customers while contributing to and enhancing the local economy and respecting the environment.Whilst walking you are taking part in a healthy activity and visiting the area while reducing road congestion. The local authority encourages people to visit the area on foot using public transport in line with their desire to encourage sustainable tourism.
The Responsible Travel Code of Conduct which you receive with your information pack contains suggestions on how to be an ethical traveler by reducing water usage, recycling and properly disposing of litter, and reducing damage to the environment.
The majority of the accommodations we use are locally owned and operated and use local produce for breakfast, thus reducing "food miles" and sustaining the local economy. Wherever possible we use accommodations that are registered with the Green Tourism Business Scheme.
When transferring your luggage to your next accommodation we consolidate with others along the Northumberland Coast wherever possible to reduce energy consumption.
During the booking process for your vacation we reduce paper usage by corresponding by email wherever possible and only printing correspondence which is legally binding. We recycle our ink cartridges and envelopes, and use low energy light bulbs. Paper which cannot be recycled is shredded and composted.
Whilst on this vacation you will be walking at your own pace in your own group. We restrict group sizes on our self-guided walking vacations to a maximum of 12 to reduce impact on the community and the environment.
People
When walking on the Northumberland Coast Path we aim to provide a quality and positive experience for you while contributing to and enhancing the local economy and respecting the environment of countryside, towns, rivers and forests.The locally owned accommodations give our guests a warm welcome and recommend local pubs, cafes and restaurants along the Northumberland Coast Path for lunches and dinners. All these issues make a great difference to the economic welfare of the local community by providing employment and sustaining the local economy.
By taking this vacation on the Northumberland Coast Path you are contributing to the community by providing income for accommodation providers, pub landlords, restaurant and cafe owners, luggage transfer drivers, and local farmers. There are a number of National Trust Properties along the way and entrance fees are used to restore and conserve our heritage, and provide employment for local people. Whilst walking on the Northumberland Coast Path we encourage guests to visit Warkworth Castle, Dunstanburgh Castle, the Farne Islands, Bamburgh Castle, Lindisfarne Castle, Lindisfarne Priory, as this helps to support the local community and increases the awareness of the unique marine environment and seabird colony. We encourage you to use this walking vacation as means to support your chosen charity by way of sponsorship.
All our used postage stamps are collected and used to raise money for local good causes.
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