Section 1 of 6, Northumberland Coast Path
Cresswell to Warkworth
11.3 miles (18.2 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: NZ 294 935. Finish: NU 248 061. OS grid.
Take it with you: download this section's GPX file (it opens in OS Maps, Komoot, Outdooractive or a GPS unit) or open the start in OS Maps.
Up and down
About 127 m of climbing and 128 m of descent; highest point 19 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Cresswell.
- Bus stops
- Cresswell, Crows Nest, 70 m from the start. Directions NZ 293 935Cresswell, Towers holiday park, 340 m from the start. Directions NZ 291 933Towers holiday park, 380 m from the start. Directions NZ 291 933
- Car parks
- Car park, 50 m from the start. Directions NZ 294 935Car park, 410 m from the start. Directions NZ 291 932Car park, 450 m from the start. Directions NZ 293 931
Getting back
The section finishes at Warkworth. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Coquet Bridge, 110 m from the finish. Directions NU 248 063Warkworth, Market Place, 200 m from the finish. Directions NU 247 060Warkworth, Beal Bank Top, 580 m from the finish. Directions NU 248 056
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 48%, gravel and tracks 19%; the rest (28%) isn't recorded.
About 31% on roads with traffic.
Path grade, where mappers have given one: clear path 100%.
On the way: 4 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 16 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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