Highlights
Explore the bewitching Alnwick Castle, which stood in as Hogwarts for the first two Harry Potter movies
Tour Bamburgh Castle, a striking fort on the Northumberland coast
Venture to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne to admire historic priory ruins
Hike a section of Hadrian’s Wall, the Unesco-listed northwest boundary of the Roman empire
Hike Cat Bells for unforgettable views over the Lake District
Summit Helvellyn, a walk considered among the most beautiful in the UK
Summit Helvellyn, a walk considered among the most beautiful in the UK
Itinerary
For an adventurous getaway combining history and hiking, few destinations can compete with the windswept wilds of northern England. Here we meet long-gone monarchs and marauding invaders at Alnwick and Bamburgh castles, both seen in TV shows and films, including Harry Potter, Downton Abbey and The Last Kingdom. We also cross to the tidal island of Lindisfarne, the birthplace of Christianity in England, and walk a section of Hadrian’s Wall, which once marked the northwest boundary of the Roman empire. We end the trip in the Lake District where we hike two peaks – known locally as fells – for astonishing views over perhaps the most beautiful rural landscape in the UK.
day 1Adventure begins in Newcastle
Our adventure begins in Newcastle, once a titan of industry, now transformed into a business hub and cultural powerhouse. If you arrive with time to spare, you could walk to the Tyne Bridge, a Grade II*-listed arch spanning the river after which it was named. Opened in October 1928 by King George V, it is now the most famous of seven bridges crossing the Tyne and an icon of the city.
Around 6pm, say hello to your tour leader and fellow travellers in the hotel reception, where we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead.
Your tour leader then ensures a big welcome by arranging a group dinner.
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day 2Alnwick and Alnmouth
day 3Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Castle
day 4Hadrian’s Wall to the Lake District
day 5Walk up Cat Bells
day 6Walk up Helvellyn
day 7Adventure ends in Penrith
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