Section 5 of 6, Northumberland Coast Path
Belford to Fenwick
7.9 miles (12.7 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: NU 108 338. Finish: NU 065 400. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 238 m of climbing and 250 m of descent; highest point 173 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Belford.
- Bus stops
- Craft Gallery, 50 m from the start. Directions NU 108 339Belford, Post Office, 80 m from the start. Directions NU 108 339South Lodge, 250 m from the start. Directions NU 109 336
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 20 m from the start. Directions NU 108 339Car park, 860 m from the start. Directions NU 117 341
Getting back
The section finishes at Fenwick. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Fenwick Bridge, 370 m from the finish. Directions NU 069 401Fenwick Bridge, 430 m from the finish. Directions NU 070 401
Planning the Northumberland Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: northumberlandcoastpath.org.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: The official Northumberland Coast Path Guidebook.
- Baggage transfer: Carrylite Baggage Transfer.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 12%, gravel and tracks 10%; the rest (77%) isn't recorded.
About 12% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 13 gates, 2 stream crossings.
Steepest climb: about 46 m in a kilometre (1 in 22), starting 0.7 miles in.
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