Section 6 of 6, Northumberland Coast Path
Fenwick to Berwick-upon-Tweed
12 miles (19.3 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: NU 065 400. Finish: NT 997 527. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 113 m of climbing and 149 m of descent; highest point 42 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Fenwick.
- Bus stops
- Fenwick Bridge, 370 m from the start. Directions NU 069 401Fenwick Bridge, 430 m from the start. Directions NU 070 401
Getting back
The section finishes at Berwick-upon-Tweed. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Berwick-upon-Tweed, 770 m from the finish. Directions NT 994 534
- Bus stops
- Berwick, Hide Hill, 180 m from the finish. Directions NT 999 527Golden Square, 200 m from the finish. Directions NT 997 529Berwick, Marygate, 210 m from the finish. Directions NT 998 529
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 29%, earth, rock and mud 21%, grass 13%, gravel and tracks 8%; the rest (30%) isn't recorded.
About 25% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 17 gates, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 23 m.
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