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St Oswalds Way Walking Holiday
in Northern England
7 nights and 6 days walking
Day by Day Itinerary
Holy Island
This is a 101 mile walking holiday between the Holy Isle of Lindisfarne and Hexham. The route follows the Northumbrian Coast before heading inland and linking up with Hadrian’s Wall Path.
This is one of our Northern England Walking Holidays and also one of our Pilgrimage Walking Holidays.
St Oswald’s Way Walking Holiday
in Northern England
from Lindisfarne (Holy Island) to Hexham
This walking holiday in Northern England can be walked in either direction, either from Lindisfarne, the Holy Island, with its ruined abbey and castle off the Northumberland coast of England to Hexham on Hadrian’s Wall, or in the other direction from Hexham to Lindisfarne.
The route goes via the Northumberland coast towns of Bamburgh, Seahouses, Dunstanburgh Castle, Craster, Alnmouth and Warkworth. The River Coquet valley, Fetton, Brinkburn Priory, Rothbury, Northumberland National Park, and Kirkwhelpington.
The St Oswalds Way walking holday is on one of UK’s long distance way-marked walking trails. The walking holiday begins on the Northumberland coast at the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, famous for its ruined abbey and fine castle, and follows the St Cuthberts Way before heading back to the Northumberland coast to Warkworth via Bamburgh Castle. The walking trail then heads inland following the course of the River Coquet for a short distance. The hiking tour passes through the edge of the Northumberland National Park before meeting up with Hadrians Wall Path.
This St Oswalds Way walking holiday is great hiking for visitors to the UK as it offers a taste of England’s history; Roman, ancient, medieval and religious. The hiking route is a great first walking holiday as it is fairly easy walking and offers a wealth of interesting places to visit en-route.
The causeway to Holy Island is tidal and so this holiday is only available when the tides are favourable.
This self guided St Oswalds Way walking holiday hikes through some of the Northern UK’s and Northumberland’s best walking country. The Oswald’s Way passes through towns and villages connected with 7th century King of Northumbria who helped bring Christianity to this part of Northern England.
St Oswalds Way walking holiday connects with:
- St Cuthbert’s Way at Holy Island
- Northumberland Coast Path at Holy Island and Warkworth
- Hadrian’s Wall Path at Wall
There is an option to extend your holiday on St Oswalds Way to spend an extra day at the beginning of the holiday walking the Northumberland Coast Path south for 14 miles from Berwick-on-Tweed to Lindisfarne.
Holy Island, Lindisfarne, is one of western Europe’s most important Christian sites. The first abbey on the site dates back to 635AD. The priory that now stands in ruins dates back to the 11th century. The castle on the island dates back to Henry VIII, is now run by the National Trust and well worth a visit. This island is a special place with so much to see it is a great place to extend your stay.
Our self-guided walking holidays are designed with your comfort and enjoyment in mind and can be tailor-made to your own personal requirements.
The routes are clearly way-marked to provide reassurance on your hiking vacation.
We use a selection of guest houses, inns or small hotels with en-suite or private bathroom to ensure you are well rested each night after a busy day hiking and sightseeing. Rest assured that all our accommodation walking holiday providers are hand-picked and offer you that famous British hospitality.
Special diets can be catered for, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free.
We organize the luggage transfer so your bags are at your next accommodation when you arrive. We try to get your bags delivered by 4pm, but this may be delayed due to road conditions.
Let’s Go Walking has developed one of the largest selection of walking holidays.
Our offices are staffed 9am to 9pm during our walking season (March to September) to ensure your walking holiday runs without a hitch.
All our walking holidays are self-guided and you must be a confident map reader and able to navigate from a compass bearing. The weather in the UK and Ireland can change quickly effecting visibility and underfoot conditions. It is important to carry a selection of clothing with you on your hike each day to cope with changing weather conditions. If you are not confident of completing any days walk, do not set out.
This walking holiday in the UK operates March to September and in either direction.
The daily distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too.
Our stated distances include mileage to the accommodation or pickup point and so may not agree with the guide book mileages.
Rest days can be taken in any location.
Why not combine this walk with a hiking tour in another part of the UK or Ireland. Our staff will be happy to advise on necessary transfers.
Online booking available.
A deposit of £85 per person is required to secure the booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before departure.
Optional extra days and accommodation upgrades can be added during the booking process online.
Please wait for the confirmation of your holiday before making final travel plans just in case your holiday is not available for your requested date.
St Oswalds Way Walking Holiday
Holy Island (Lindisfarne) to Hexham
Suggested Tour Duration:
7 nights, 6 days walking
Total Distance:
101 miles
Min/max daily distance:
14/21 miles
Average Daily distance:
17 miles
Grading:
moderate
Features:
Lindisfarne Holy Island
Bamburgh Castle
This walk connects with:
St Cuthbert’s Way
Northumberland Coast Path
Hadrian’s Wall Path
St Oswalds Way Walking Holiday
in Northern England
from Lindisfarne (Holy Island) to Hexham
7 nights and 6 days walking
Day by Day Itinerary
Arrive Holy Island, Lindisfarne
To start your walking holiday on St Oswald’s Way walking trail you make your own way to Holy Island, Lindisfarne in Northern England. We can assist with coach or train transfers if necessary. Car parking is available for the duration of your self-guided walking holiday on St Oswald’s Way. The causeway to Holy Island is tidal and so this holiday is only available when the tides are favourable. At Holy Island St Oswalds Way connects with St Cuthberts Way and the Northumberland Coast Path.
Optional Day on Holy Island:
Spend an extra day on Holy Island/Lindisfarne to explore the castle and priory.
Day 2: Lindisfarne to Bamburgh 19 miles
St Oswald’s Way starts by crossing back to the mainland from Lindisfarne and takes the same route as the St Cuthbert’s Way for a short distance. The walking route takes a short optional detour to visit St Cuthbert’s Cave, then passes through the town of Belford and then follows the south of Budle Bay with views back to Holy Island, Lindisfarne. Bamburgh Castle dates back to the Iron Age and is one of the most impressive castles on the Northumberland Coast.
Day 3: Bamburgh to Craster 14 miles
Walking on from Bamburgh, the St Oswald’s Way follows the Northumberland Coast Path all the way to Craster. The Farne Islands can be seen just off the coast. Why not take a boat trip to see the birdlife from the historic fishing village of Seahouses. Before reaching Craster, famous for its kippers and fortified pele tower, the walking trail passes the ruins of the large 14th century Dunstanburgh Castle.
Day 4: Craster to Warkworth 14 miles
Walking on from Craster the St Oswald’s Way follows the Northumberland coast all the way to Warkworth. At Howick there is an 18th century bathing house once used by the Grey family famous for Earl Grey Tea and the great house of Howick Hall is well worth visiting. The port of Alnmouth on the River Aln was known as the smuggling capital of the north coast England. Warkworth on the mouth of the River Coquet has an interesting castle and fine shops and pubs.
Optional Day in Warkworth:
Spend an extra day in Warkworth to explore the castle or to just relax!
Day 5: Warkworth to Rothbury 18 miles
The St Oswald’s Way heads inland from Warkworth along the fast flowing River Coquet, famous for trout and salmon, and soon passes Warkworth Castle. Otters have also been seen on the river, which the St Oswald’s Way crosses at Weldon Bridge via an 18th century bridge. The walking trail then passes Cragside, one of northern England’s finest country houses and well worth a visit.
Optional Day in Rothbury
Spend an extra day exploring Cragside. This wonderful house was built by Lord Armstrong the armaments manufacturer, and was the first house in the world to be lit by electricity, derived from water power in the grounds. Cragside is just a short walk from Rothbury. Overnight again in Rothbury.
Day 6: Rothbury to Kirkwhelpington 15 miles
Rothbury is a busy little town with pubs, shops and a fine bridge. The St Oswald’s Way leaves the River Coquet and heads south into the more remote Northumberland National Park with its heather clad moors and woodlands. At Lordenshaws there are the remains of an Iron Age fort and rock carvings. Walking on from Knowesgate the hiking route enters rolling countryside until you reach Kirkwhelpington and the River Wansbeck.
Day 7: Kirkwhelphington to Hexham 21 miles
Walking on from Kirkwhelpington, the hiking trail heads south through remote farmland. Just past the village of Great Whittington, with its old windmill, the St Oswald’s Way joins Hadrian’s Wall Path. Hadrian’s Wall was built by the Roman Emperor Hadrian in 122 and runs across England from the west to the east coast.
Day 8: Depart after breakfast
Or you can extend your walking holidayand spend some time exploring Hadrian’s Wall Path,
west to Carlisle or east to Newcastle upon Tyne. We can transfer you to your car or station.
This walking holiday on St Oswalds Way can also be walked in the other direction.
Lindisfarne (Holy Island) to Hexham
in UK
8 day itinerary
6 days walking and 7 nights
Suggested Itinerary
| Day 1: | arrive Lindisfarne/Holy Island | |
| Optional Day: | optional extra day in Lindisfarne | |
| Day 2: | Lindisfarne to Bamburgh | 19 miles |
| Day 3: | Bamburgh to Craster | 14 miles |
| Day 4: | Craster to Warkworth | 14 miles |
| Optional Day: | optional extra day in Warkworth | |
| Day 5: | Warkworth to Rothbury | 18 miles |
| Optional Day: | optional extra day in Rothbury for visit to Cragside | |
| Day 6: | Rothbury to Kirkwhelpington | 15 miles |
| Day 7: | Kirkwhelpington to Hexham | 21 miles |
| Optional Day: | optional extra day in Hexham | |
| Day 8: | depart Hexham |
8 day itinerary 7 nights
| Double or Twin Occupancy | Single Occupancy travelling with others | Solo Traveller |
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| 2025 | £924 | £1,477 | £1,617 |
All prices subject to change
Extra nights from £64.00 per person
depending on location
This is a 101 mile walking holiday between the Holy Isle of Lindisfarne and Hexham. The route follows the Northumbrian Coast before heading inland and linking up with Hadrian’s Wall Path.
This is one of our Northern England Walking Holidays and also one of our Pilgrimage Walking Holidays.
Optional Accommodation Upgrades for
St Oswalds Way Walking Holiday
Can be added when booking online
Subject to availability Supplement per person per night
Holy Island
Manor House Hotel
double/twin
£89.00
single
please ask
Bamburgh
Victoria Hotel
double/twin
£86.00
single
please ask
Warkworth
Warkworth House Hotel
double/twin
£65.00
single
please ask
What’s included
in your St Oswalds Way Walking Holiday in England
- accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
- room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
- daily luggage transfer
- support should there be any problems on route
- detailed itineraries
- OS 1:25,000 map
- guide book to St Oswald’s Way
Optional Extras
for your St Oswalds Way Walking Holiday in England
- upgrade to the region’s most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
- transfers back to car or station
- parking facilities
- rest days
- inn to inn walks
What’s not included
in your St Oswalds Way Walking Holiday in England
- lunches and dinners
- travel insurance
- entrance to local attractions
Lunches and Dinners
These are not included.
Evening meals
These are available at overnight locations, either at your accommodation or in the town/village.
Packed lunches
These can be provided by your accommodation or can be obtained from a local store, or cafe or inn along the route.
Holiday Travel Insurance
We require that you take out holiday insurance as Let’s Go Biking Ltd accepts no liability for the following:
cancellation, personal accident, illness, loss/theft of personal possessions and/or money, and any unforeseen circumstances, especially travel delays.
This is in addition to our existing
booking conditions.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
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St Oswalds Way Walking Holiday:
How to get there:
- By Plane to Newcastle or Edinburgh, where we can arrange transfer to the start of the route
- By Car to Lindisfarne or Hexham where parking is available
- By Train / Bus to Berwick-upon-Tweed or Hexham
Our pilgrimage walking holidays in the UK include Pilgrims Way, Clarendon Way, Saints Way, St Cuthberts Way and St Oswalds Way.
This is one of our categories of walking holidays.
- Cleveland Way
- Cumbria Way
- Cumbria Coastal Way, part of the England Coast Path
- Dales Way
- England Coast Path
- Hadrians Wall Path
- Herriot Way
- Isle of Man Coastal Path
- Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath
- Nidderdale Way
- Northumberland Coast Path, part of the England Coast Path
- Richmond Way
- Rochdale Canal Towpath
- St Cuthberts Way
- St Oswalds Way
- Teesdale Way
- Yorkshire Coast Path, part of the England Coast Path
- Yorkshire Wolds Way
