Alnmouth and the Northumberland Coast
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Join OutdoorLads for a roughly 7 - 8 mile linear route from Alnmouth beach to Warkworth Castle Hermitage.
This easier hike involves a couple of minor detours around the estuary and gives great views of Alnmouth from St Cuthberts Cross via a tiny abandoned church.
We will walk through Alnmouth to the start of the estuary and continue a beach walk up to the castle.
The terrain is a mix of hard standing, mud and sand. It is all dog friendly. There are no inclines or climbs of note the walk being fairly level and very picturesque throughout.
At the end of the walk there is a pub called the Masons Arms that is a good size for a walking group to enjoy and visit so we will be looking to seek warm shelter for a pause here.
After the walk we can jump on the bus to return to Alnmouth. The fare will be no more than £3.00
Photo Credits : All photographs were taken by the leader Steve and permission has been given for their use.
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What to bring
Hand sanitiser and a face covering: whilst we are living with Covid-19, please bring your own to events to help keep everyone safe
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch unless otherwise stated
Food & drink
Packed lunch, snacks and the recommended one to two litres of something to drink.