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Northumberland: Wall to the Coast: 5-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
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The 5-day version for June: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 3-day plan · 4-day plan · 5-day plan · best time to go.
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5
days
170 km
distance
9.2 h
driving
30
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- ~17.1 hours of daylight in June — the plan keeps days inside a realistic window.
- Puffin season on the Farne Islands and safe causeway crossings to Lindisfarne at low tide — check the tide tables before driving out, every year cars are caught.
Day 1 Newcastle
- Transit
- 0h56
- Finish
- ~16:10
- Temperature
- 9.3°C–16.7°C
- Rainy days
- ~11
- Daylight
- 17.1h
09:00
10:10
Explore the ancient earth mound and wooden fort remnants.
50 min · Newcastle · Adult £9.95, conc £8.95, child £6.50
open: Apr-Sept daily, Oct-Mar Th-M 10AM-5PM
11:10
Marvel at the lantern spire of this Perpendicular-style church.
50 min · Newcastle · Donation £5
open: M-F 8AM-6PM, Sa Su 8AM-5PM
12:10
Discover the Turbinia, the world's first turbo-powered ship, and more.
50 min · Newcastle · Free
open: M-F 10AM-4PM, Sa Su 11AM-4PM
13:15
Gateshead Millennium Bridge read more
Watch the footpath tilt gracefully to let ships pass beneath.
50 min · Newcastle
14:20
Tyne Bridge read more
Admire the striking steel arch of Tyne Bridge spanning the river.
50 min · Newcastle
15:10
Pani's Cafe paniscafe.co.uk map ↗
Enjoy authentic Italian, specializing in Sardinian cuisine.
60 min · Newcastle
open: M-F noon-3PM, 5-9PM, Sa noon-10PM
Day 2 Hexham & Hadrian's Wall
- Transit
- 1h37
- Finish
- ~15:55
- Temperature
- 9.3°C–16.7°C
- Rainy days
- ~11
- Daylight
- 17.1h
09:35
10:40
11:40
Explore a historic church with Saxon roots and Victorian restoration.
50 min · Hexham & Hadrian's Wall · Crypt £2
open: M-Sa 10AM-4PM, Su 11AM-3PM
12:55
14:05
14:55
Danielle's Bistro danielles-bistro.co.uk map ↗
Relish traditional British fare with a touch of Italian flair.
60 min · Hexham & Hadrian's Wall
open: Tu-F noon-1:30PM, 5:30-8:30PM, Sa 5:30-9PM
Day 3 Alnwick
- Transit
- 3h05
- Finish
- ~17:50
- Temperature
- 9.9°C–15.6°C
- Rainy days
- ~11
- Daylight
- 17.2h
10:10
Explore plush Victorian interiors in a grand, re-medievalised castle.
50 min · Alnwick · Adult £21.55, conc £17.55, child £11.35
open: Apr-Oct daily 10AM-4:30PM
11:10
Ride a heritage railway along a scenic stretch of old track.
50 min · Alnwick · Adult return £10, child £4.50, dog £1
open: Apr-Oct
12:45
Take in the dramatic views from a 14th-century cliffside ruin.
50 min · Alnwick · Adult £6.50, child £3.50, conc £5.50, EH free
open: Daily 10AM-6PM
14:50
Tour a Victorian mansion filled with inventive gadgets and gardens.
50 min · Alnwick · Adult £25, child £12.50, NT free
open: Daily 11AM-4PM
16:00
Admire a 12th-century monastery ruin by the River Coquet.
50 min · Alnwick · Adult £6.50, child £3.50, conc £5.50, EH free
open: Apr-Oct
16:50
Olympic Restaurant search
Dine in a recreation of the RMS Olympic's first-class lounge.
60 min · Alnwick
Day 4 Bamburgh
- Transit
- 1h00
- Finish
- ~15:05
- Temperature
- 9.9°C–15.6°C
- Rainy days
- ~11
- Daylight
- 17.2h
10:00
Witness a dramatic castle perched on a dolerite outcrop.
50 min · Bamburgh · Adult £18.75, child £9.40
open: Daily 10AM-5PM
11:05
Farne Islands read more
Discover a wildlife reserve accessible by summer boat trips.
50 min · Bamburgh
12:10
RNLI Grace Darling Museum rnli.org
Learn about Grace Darling's heroic rescue efforts by the sea.
50 min · Bamburgh · Free
open: Apr-Oct: daily 10AM–5PM; Nov-Mar: Tu–F 10AM–4PM
13:15
Saint Aidan's Church search
Explore a church founded by the missionary St Aidan.
50 min · Bamburgh · Free
open: Daily 10AM-6PM
14:05
Olde Ship Inn theoldeship.co.uk
Savor lively bistro fare in a 17th-century coaching inn.
60 min · Bamburgh · B&B double £140
open: Food daily 8AM – 8PM
Overnight here
e.g. Bamburgh Castle Inn · Seafield Caravan Park
Day 5 Berwick-upon-Tweed
- Transit
- 2h33
- Finish
- ~17:25
- Temperature
- 11.1°C–13.7°C
- Rainy days
- ~10
- Daylight
- 17.2h
10:00
Norham Castle english-heritage.org.uk read more
View the scenic ruins of a substantial medieval castle.
50 min · Berwick-upon-Tweed · Free
open: Apr-Oct daily 10AM-5PM
11:05
12:15
13:30
15:35
Discover a plush Palladian mansion, open occasionally.
50 min · Berwick-upon-Tweed
16:25
Foxtons Wine Bar foxtonswinebar.com
Taste modern British cuisine with mixed reviews.
60 min · Berwick-upon-Tweed
open: Daily 9AM-11PM
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